christmas activities

  1. Crafts

    Easy Christmas crafts for kids

    By Amy Vowles on Dec 4, 2012
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    With some help from Mom and Dad, your little one will enjoy making and displaying these simple Christmas crafts.
  2. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Practicing Gratitude: Christmas then and now

    By Nichole Beaudry on Dec 3, 2012
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    Though my children are experiencing Christmas a bit differently than I did as a child, over the years I've come to see that in all...
  3. Super Moms Guide: Family Activities

    Ideas for your own Elf on the Shelf

    By Racheal Pulver on Nov 28, 2012
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    Family traditions and building wonderful childhood memories that last a lifetime is what is really important during the holidays. So...
  4. Family Activities

    6 Unique Advent calendars for kids

    By Maria Mora on Nov 27, 2012
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    Help your child learn about Christmas (and the fine art of patience) with an Advent calendar. From Star Wars creations to family...
  5. Christmas Holiday Tips

    3 Fun holiday traditions to introduce this year

    By Jessica Padykula on Nov 23, 2012
    Make Christmas even more special this year by adding a new tradition to your repertoire of seasonal must-dos. We put together a few...
  6. Crafts

    Christmas crafts for kids

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Dec 9, 2011
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    Keep your kids busy while you deck the halls and bake the cookies with these easy Christmas crafts. The good news: you don’t have to...
  7. Family Activities

    5 budget-friendly holiday activities that teach kids social responsibility

    By Tracee M. Herbaugh on Dec 9, 2011
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    Looking for new holiday traditions that have nothing to do with materialism? Forget the cheesy Christmas movies and driving around...
  8. Crafts

    Christmas crafts to display in kids’ rooms

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Dec 8, 2011
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    Sometimes Christmas doesn’t extend past the main living areas of your house, but holiday decorations have a place in your children’s...
  9. Mom & Dad

    10 Cheap holiday date ideas

    By Michelle Maffei on Dec 6, 2011
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    With the holidays rapidly approaching, scoring some alone time with your man is vital, but it can be tough on your wallet when...
  10. Activities for Kids

    Write a letter to Santa with your child

    By Vicki Clinebell on Nov 22, 2011
    If your kids know what they want for Christmas, it's time -- and fun -- to help them write the traditional "Dear Santa" letter.
  11. Shopping Online

    Tips for printing your own holiday cards

    By Kimberlee Bradford on Nov 19, 2011
    Christmas cards are as traditional as lights, hot chocolate and presents, and the photos they include are often treasured for years...
  12. Family Activities

    5 Fun Advent calendars for the holiday season

    By Katie Kavulla on Nov 17, 2011
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    The countdown to Christmas starts on the day you flip the calendar over to December 1st and if your kids are old enough to know that...
  13. Family Fun

    Christmas craft: Make a candy reindeer

    By Jennifer Coe on Oct 31, 2011
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    Who says you shouldn't play with your food? Buck the rules this holiday season and make your candy canes super fun! After the...