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The ABCs of Christmas … and The Weekly Kids Co-Op
on: by Laura Hutchison
(This post is part of my “ABCs of” feature series where I highlight one blogger a week by sharing fun facts about them A-Z! Click here for the rest of the posts in the series!) Here’s some festive ideas for you
Christmas Zentangles
on: by Laura Hutchison
Since the kids and I had so much fun making Zentangle Turkeys for Thanksgiving, I figured we’d make some Christmas Zentangles! Making zentangles are simple, easy, and fun! I find the repetition really relaxing and enjoy figuring out a creative way
White Christmas Mix: a sweet (& addictive) treat
on: by Laura Hutchison
I’ve been making this recipe … and giving it as a holiday gift … since I was in High School. It’s come to the point that when I don’t make it in mass quantities to give away each year friends and
The ULTIMATE Christmas Book List
on: by Laura Hutchison
CHRISTMAS BOOKS! I LOVE CHRISTMAS BOOKS! I love cuddling on the couch near the tree and reading my kids some of my favorite holiday stories from when I was a child … AND I love discovering new favorites with them. I
SQUEAK!: Books about Christmas Mice
on: by Laura Hutchison
The one Christmas book that stands out the most in my memory from my own childhood was Santa Mouse, by Michael Brown. I loved snuggling next to my mom when she read me the story about the thoughtful little mouse
Bah Humbug! Books
on: by Laura Hutchison
Sometimes it’s hard to get into the Christmas spirit. So, for those of you that are having a difficult time mustering up some holiday cheer … remember you aren’t alone. Here are some great examples … Bah Humbug! Books: A Christmas
Books about Santa!
on: by Laura Hutchison
I just LOVE that jolly ol’ man in the red suit! At my house we just can’t wait for him to come visit again … but until then will settle down and read our favorite books about Santa! How Santa Got
10 Versions of the Classic Tale: The Night Before Christmas
on: by Laura Hutchison
I think it’s safe to say that one of the most beloved Christmas tales is “The Night Before Christmas” written by Clement Moore. Here’s a collection of 10 wonderful versions that either use the original text or a variation of it:
Children’s Characters Christmas Books
on: by Laura Hutchison
Most companies that promote products for children have been hip to jumping on the commercial bandwagon of Christmas books for kids for quite some time. But that doesn’t mean there are some great children’s characters Christmas books out there! Here are
Super Secret List of Christmas Elf Activities
on: by Laura Hutchison
Ok … I probably shouldn’t be sharing this anywhere … especially the internet. … And I’ll probably end up on Santa’s Naughty List… …but last year our Christmas Elf left behind a classified document and I couldn’t help but take a
The ABCs of Thanksgiving … and the Weekly Kids Co-Op
on: by Laura Hutchison
It’s TURKEY TIME … which means I’m rounding up the ABCs of Thanksgiving. Here are some fun ways to celebrate the season of gratitude from A to Z! A – Four FREE Thanksgiving Apps B – a TON of Thanksgiving Books
Zentangle Turkeys
on: by Laura Hutchison
Ok .. I may or may not have stumbled upon this idea while I was trying to find something for Z in my upcoming ABCs of Thanksgiving. But either way, this is a fun activity to include for your Thanksgiving guest