How to Make Reindeer Feed

On Christmas Eve, Santa isn't the only one who should be left a treat. My children have been making reindeer feed for Santa's flying friends for years, and we hope it will become a tradition in your home too. This year, leave a special treat for Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer and all Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• FOR EACH CHILD PROVIDE:
• 1 Plastic Zip-loc Bag
• 1 packet instant oatmeal
• Handful of raisins
• 2 TBSP. colored sprinkles

1. For EACH child, label a zip-loc bag with the words "REINDEER FEED" with a permanent marker. You can put your child's name on the other side of the bag.

2. 
    

   Into the zip-loc bag(s), carefully pour the instant oatmeal, raisins, and colored sprinkles. If you don't have sprinkles, substitute colored sugar crystals(the kind used for cookie baking).

3. Zip close the bag(s), and give it several shakes to evenly distribute the ingredients--kids love this part! Put the bag in a safe place till Christmas Eve.

4. 
    

   On Christmas Eve, when setting out cookies and milk for Santa, get your bag of reindeer feed. Take the reindeer feed outdoors and sprinkle it on your lawn--don't worry, those reindeer will find it!

Tips & Warnings

• This is a fun & easy craft that kids can handle with very little help.
• If you don't have raisins, add any dried berries or even sunflower seeds--reindeer are not too picky.

[FrazzledNanny]

on 2/15/2009 This is really cute! Thanks for the idea. 5*

[Cherrie]

on 1/7/2009 You touched with me on the right spot, nice article

[ManyMusings]

on 12/30/2008 I love this idea and have actually been doing this with my kids for 15 years!

[Inkwell]

on 12/21/2008 Cool idea for the little ones. The magic of Christmas.. :)

[From-the-Heart]

on 12/20/2008 So neat!