christmas
Turn leftover wrapping paper
into Beautiful Beads!
For some reason, as we wrap our presents each year, we all seem to forget about the environment. We preach the importance of reduce, reuse, recycle all year long, however, there is something about ripping open a beautifully wrapped gift that fills people with joy.
There is no reason to feel post-wrapping guilt. We have a [...]
The Chipmunks Christmas Song
Christmas Don’t be Late, by Alvin and The Chipmunks
There is currently a film in the theatres featuring Alvin and The Chipmunks, but before they hit the ‘Big Time’ and made it to the big screen, they were on the small screens causing all kinds of mischief. Here they are in one of their famous Christmas [...]
Baby’s First Holiday
As you watched your grandchild grow inside of their mother’s tummy, you probably imagined what life would be like when he or she entered the world. You let your mind wander to the big day when the baby said your name or their first Christmas at your house. You blinked and before you knew it, [...]
Candy Christmas Tree
Everyone loves Christmas and everyone loves candy, so why not put these two favourite things together in one very fun way? Your grandchildren will love this fun and easy craft that can be done with kids of all ages!
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WHAT YOU NEED
styrofoam cone
green wrapping paper
yellow construction paper or cardstock
toothpicks
candy
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Cover your styrofoam cone with your green wrapping [...]
Homemade Ornaments
As you decorate your Christmas tree, it probably feels a little like a trip down memory lane. Does each ornament come with its own special meaning to you? Do you have any homemade ornaments hanging on your tree with pride? This holiday season, we want you to capture something precious…your grandchild’s tiny hand. Here is [...]
Holiday Films for Gradeschoolers and Older
The great thing about the following holiday films, is that we are posting the recommended age to start viewing them at. We aren’t putting the age for those that it is exclusively for. There is room for MANY laughs from these films for all ages. As adults, we have managed a few giggles along the [...]
Holiday Films for
Preschoolers and Older
It’s that WONDERFUL time of year again! Of course we are referring to the wonderful television programming that takes place that reminds us of years ago. There is something about seeing that TV promo with Rudolph’s red nose, that makes us want to curl up on the couch with a blanket and grandchild by our [...]
Classic Holiday Films
Not to be Missed!
When you think about the holiday season, many things come to mind. There is the family get-together, the holiday parties and the shopping. Every time you turn on the television, another holiday classic is playing. When your own children were young, you scoured the T.V. Guide and circled the date for Frosty the Snowman and [...]
A Different Kind of Holiday Film
These films use the holiday theme as a backdrop to the film. Many of the other films we listed are great for the Tween/Teen age group as well. They are likely at a better age to appreciate one of the classics like, A White Christmas, A Christmas Carol, It’s A Wonderful Life or Miracle on [...]
Holiday Films available on DVD for Toddler & Older
Some of your grandchildren’s favorite characters will be featured in their own Holiday specials that are only available on DVD. Sometimes these films can be found on television, but usually a year or so after the DVD release.
The Muppet Christmas Carol, the Muppets will make you laugh and cry in this version of the classic [...]
