1. After supper and while everybody else reads books or plays, bundle up one child and sneak out for a walk through the holiday lights. Take one child a night and enjoy the quiet magical night together. 2. Decorate something silly for the holidays. Hang ornaments on the chandelier, stick bows all over the refrigerator,…
Snow Fun
Here’s a fun little song to teach the kids to sing and dance. I’m a Little Snowman Sung to "I’m a Little Teapot" I’m a little snowman Short and fat (knees bent slightly, arms curved out at sides) Here is my scarf (hand movement across neck and shoulders) And here is my hat. (pretend to…
It Must be Something in the Eggnog…
Some of my favorite mama friends are so stressed right now. Kids are being hyper or angry or weepy. Tempers are short and it just doesn’t feel very magical. Please please please take it easy on yourself. The holidays are about good stuff, remember? Take a breath, take a bath, say no to something and…
A Snow Day and Six Good Links
We were snowed in today. Schools were canceled, the roads were empty. It was wonderful. I like getting buried in snow at least once every year (and then it can all go away!). We made cookies and watched "Rocky and Bullwinkle" and mostly lazed around. I’m hoping to do more of it tomorrow along with…
Your Assignment….
… Should you choose to accept it, is to do one or more of the following: 1. Cancel something you didn’t really want to do. 2. Crawl in bed with your kiddo(s) and read a pile of wonderful books together. 3. Make something tasty together. 4. Occupy the kids long enough to buy yourself time…
Make Sugar Plums!
Have you tried making sugar plums with the kids yet? We did this today and it was so fun! They’re quick, they’re tasty, they’re healthy, they’re all natural AND they’re coated in sugar. Something for everyone! 🙂 Best of all, they take about 5 minutes to make and kids get to push buttons. Here’s the…
Spreading Some Cheer
Need a little pick-me-up? I dare you to read Color Me Katie’s Blog and not leave with a smile on your face. 🙂
A Little Girl in Need of Help
This story is heartbreaking but I had to share it and ask you to share it yourself and donate if you can. I keep crying for this little girl and the fact that she has endured so much and has a family waiting to love her half the world away is just unbearable. She needs…
50 Ways to Make the Holidays Magical
Okay, I’m cheating a bit tonight in putting up this week’s list of 10 ways to make the day magical since I just put up 50 ways here. There’s even a recipe for Sugar Plums. We have to give that one a try! Make sure to check the comments for other ideas from other magical…
A Sentimental Gift Idea
I read this in the Dollar Stretcher newsletter years ago and it seemed so touching that I kept it. My own parents died years ago so I can’t use this myself but I think it would make a wonderful gift for a mother or father… "I think this gift is the most treasured one my…