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Game to Play with Teens while Looking at Christmas Lights

This Christmas game to play with teens is similar to the popular “Shotgun!” Road Trip Game but is meant to be played while driving around looking at Christmas Lights. One of our families favorite Christmas traditions every year is…

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Playdough Christmas Tree Circuits

These Playdough Christmas Tree Circuits are the perfect way to introduce children to the concept of simple circuits in a fun and playful way! Did you know that playdough can conduct electricity?!?! In this fun activity for our #HandsOnChristmas series,…

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Sight Word Christmas Tree Printable

Practice basic sight words in a festive way with this Sight Word Christmas Tree Printable! A blank version is included as well if you would like to practice specific words instead of the ones I have included! My…

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Christmas Trees for Toddlers

Toddlers and Christmas trees are often a precarious combination. These Christmas Trees for Toddlers are the perfect hands-on alternative to pulling all the ornaments off the big tree! When it comes to Christmas Trees, toddlers are almost as…

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Process Art Ornament for Toddlers

Even toddlers can join in on the ornament-making fun! This Process Art Ornament for Toddlers offers your little one the chance to make a super simple Christmas ornament while moving and shaking! It’s Day 4 of our #HandsOnChristmas series with…

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Grinch Christmas Sensory Bin

Don’t be a grinch…be a Cindy Lou Who! Make this Grinch Christmas Sensory Bin for the favorite littles in your life! With peppermint-scented rice, this is sure to be a hit with children of all ages! One of my very…

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Hands-On Christmas Activities for Kids

Christmas is a magical time for kids and adults alike! These Hands-On Christmas Activities for Kids make for interactive experiences and precious keepsakes! We are teaming up with Kristina from Toddler Approved for this #HandsOnChristmas series! This special collaboration…

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Color Matching Christmas Tree for Toddlers

Fine Motor Color-Matching Christmas Tree

This simple fine motor color-matching Christmas tree is a fun and festive way for your little one to practice sorting by color while practicing those fine motor skills! With only a few minutes of preparation, you’ll have a Christmas tree…

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LEGO Nativity Puzzles

These LEGO Nativity Puzzles are the perfect hands-on nativity for toddlers and preschoolers! Just print out our templates and attach them to LEGO bricks! After making our LEGO Christmas Puzzles a few days ago, I decided I wanted to make something…

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Christmas Tree Dirt Cups

Looking for the perfect “snacktivity” for the children at your Christmas Party? Make these Christmas Tree Dirt Cups for a fun and engaging treat! Dirt Cups are one of my favorite desserts to serve to kids, especially if you…

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World’s Best Sugar Cookie Recipe

Our World’s Best Sugar Cookie Recipe is sure to knock your socks off this Christmas! The combination of the fluffy biscuit-like dough with the super sweet glaze on top will leave your mouth watering for more! These are…

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The Best Christmas Books for Kids

Looking for inspiring and engaging books to read as a family this Christmas? We have compiled a list of what we consider to be the best Christmas books for kids! From babies to tweens, these books will captivate our kids…

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Sheep Ornaments: Easy Christmas Sheep Craft

Sometimes the ugliest ornaments are the most loved…or at least in my eyes. :) We were decorating my parent’s Christmas tree last Friday (a yearly tradition) and I, once again, hung this sheep ornament… what has been dubbed by my…

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Experience Gift Idea: 12 Months of Pre-Planned “Dates” with Your Kids

Update: For Families with 3 or 4 Children, I created a printable “Experience Gift Schedule” that makes scheduling one-on-one time more manageable for larger families. Go here to learn more! When thinking about Christmas gifts for our oldest…

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Grandparent Gift: Art of the Month Club

Post by Contributing Writer Amy Grandparents and great-grandparents are such a treasure. I really want to give them something special for Christmas. Handmade gifts from their favorite little people always seem like the perfect way to go. However, their tree…

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DIY Pokemon Ornament

Last year was the year of Pokemon in our house. Thanks to a good friend of theirs from church, my boys became obsessed with collecting these overpriced cards (many of which inevitably ended up being washed in the washing machine…

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Jingle Bell Painted Thank You Notes

Post by Contributing Writer Amy After the flurry of ripped wrapping paper is cleaned up and the toys are released from their remarkably complicated packages, it’s time to say thank you. We started by making a list together…

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Peek-a-Boo Christmas Tree

We have been having so much fun with this Peek-a-Boo Christmas Tree! It is a cross between our Peek-a-Boo House and Toddler Approved’s Photo Christmas Tree. Little Sister has loved peeking under the ornaments to see our special pictures!…

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