Christmas

We have 7 grandchildren. There are three that are five years old, three that are three years old and one two year old. They are the greatest! Since I work at home, when there are breaks in school...

Can you remember getting a letter fro Santa around Christmastime? If you did get a letter, then you know how special it was to you. If you didn't ever get a letter from Santa, then discover the...

It's probably a little different for each family, but when St. Nick visits our house, he fills the kids' stockings with candy and little gifts. My dad once told me that he would get a banana in...

One of the wonderful gifts about children is their innocence and sincere excitement over the anticipation of Santa coming. There are endless questions about reindeer, Santa, chimneys, and how all...

Shopping for Christmas gifts for kids might seem simple. Well, they have a list and make it pretty clear what they want. Dealing with kids that don't get Christmas gifts they want is difficult. To...

Christmas comes with high expectations. Weeks, sometimes months of planning and preparation, increased expenses, and hard work go into the grand finale, Christmas morning. Parents feel the...

It's time to start buying Christmas toys for your favorite kids. there are so many to choose from, but what are the things you need to consider when buying them? Find out in this article.

Tis the season! Here is another way to keep the kids busy during this holiday season. These ornaments can be inexpensive gifts or decorations for the home. This craft teaches kids about...

Christmas is just around the corner. Displays are starting now before Thanksgiving and retailers are having special sales. Plan your kids gifts now with some tips to bring joy to their hearts!

How to organize a kids’ caroling party Do you and your children love the sounds of the holiday season? If you’re in the mood to be festive and would like to share your spirit and Christmas...

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, especially for children. But it can also be expensive! Don't get caught up in spending too much money or charging too much on your credit cards for toys...

Knowing how to save money on Christmas presents for kids will help you to keep your kids happy even when you have no money. Luckily when you have kids it is the thought that counts. They will be...

Kids believe in Santa more than you think, they understand more than we give them credit for. My stories aren't the same as some others on here ,but they are true stories and i don't know if they...

Christmas is nearly here, and Santa is on every kid's mind. I remember being a child, dreaming of Christmas morning. Wondering what Santa was going to leave me under the tree. Santa is a huge...

Some cute ornaments would look great on the family tree every year, wouldn't they? Hear is one that my kids loved to help with and they are absolutely adorable.

With the holiday season rolling around, you're probably starting to think about buying gifts for people you live with. People can be really nosy though, especially kids! Here are some steps you...

Planning games and activities for kids during the holidays keeps them busy while you finish your holiday cooking, gift wrapping and decorating. Many reindeer games are simple to play and can be...

This year Christmas may not come so easily for some households. With many people laid off and not having much income, money may be tight. However, there are still ways to get Christmas gifts for...

Christmas is a festival of joy and happiness people present gifts with warm wishes to their dear ones, also it is the most exciting time of the year, everyone will be busy in decorating their...

Christmas is a festive time of year and a great time for a party. If your child is having a party, you will want to have a few games to help the kids have a good time. Purchase a few small items...

A decade ago you couldn’t find a Tickle Me Elmo in December if your life depended on it. Last year, if your WII was not purchased by late November you were either out of luck or forced to pay...

Purchasing Cheap Christmas toys for kids can help you not overextend your budget. The holidays are a time of great financial stress for many families. Planning your Christmas purchases can help...

Christmas is a holiday known for bringing out the best in some people as the so-called spirit of the season moves them to help others less fortunate. As families struggle to keep a roof over their...

'Tis the season for holiday parties for kids. Christmas games incorporate the fun of the holiday into an organized activity. Games work well with both small and large groups of kids and can be...

One activity children enjoy all year around is coloring. Create clever and entertaining ways to encourage this activity, even during the holidays. There are plenty of themed ideas and coloring...

Holidays are exciting times for kids, full of many things to see, do and taste. If you plan to host a holiday party or event for kids, you must have snacks. Tasty holiday snacks make special days...

It's easy for kids to feel overwhelmed during the holiday season. All the holiday anticipation can make kids hyperactive and anxious. This year, bring scampering feet to a halt by offering fun...

Christmas is a time when families come together and family get-togethers should be fun. You can make the holiday even more enjoyable and fun filled with a little planning, effort, and imagination....

Purchasing gifts for kids doesn't have to be daunting. There are a lot of great ideas for kids, no matter their age. Choosing gifts that suit a child's personality is key to giving a gift that...

Christmas time is a wonderful time of the year. However, parents all over the world often stress about getting their kids the perfect gifts. You don't need to buy the most expensive fad toy or...

Grandparents love to get homemade gifts from their grandchildren for any occasion. Help your little ones show Grandma and Grandpa how much they care with some handmade crafts and a few special...

Make Christmas magic with fun seasonal games for the kids to play while they are patiently waiting for Santa. Have the kids search for the gingerbread man, send them on a Christmas Eve scavenger...

As a mother of 3, I know all about trying to save money during the Holiday season. Through the years, I have figured out the best ways to save money. In this article, I'll share all of my...

The Christmas season is undoubtedly a busy time of year. While it is especially exciting for children, it also can be stressful and tiring. Take some time away from hectic schedules to plan some...

It can be difficult to save money when shopping for gifts, particularly ones for young people. You would like to get something unique, but unfortunately, too many unique gifts come with a sizable...

Christmas is a wonderful time of year for family to create some wonderful memories. When I think back to my childhood Christmas memories, I think about the traditions we shared. The things that we...

Kids love parties, and at Christmas time they can quickly ingest a substantial amount of unhealthy food if healthy options aren't readily available. However, in order to get them to eat those...

Decorating a door for winter is a fun way for kids to express their creativity and brighten up a room. Check with the landlord to find out if an apartment door can be decorated. Inside doors are...

Making Christmas crafts with your kids is a wonderful way to make memories of the holidays and to create mementos that you both will cherish. It's so easy to make a bead and bell garland, a jingle...

A Christmas party for kids can involve fun crafts, finger foods, decorating activities and an appearance by Santa Claus. Plan a kids' Christmas party with holiday themes and Christmas music with...

Christmas activities for kids should be geared toward their age group, as activities for 5-year-old children should be simple, quick and attention-grabbing, while crafts for 10-year-old children...

Grandparents always love Christmas gifts made by the kids, and these gifts can include hand prints and footprints made into reindeer or cookies in a jar complete with the printed recipe. Let...

Family Christmas photos can serve a variety of functions: gifts for otherwise hard-to-buy-for grandparents, the cover of specially ordered Christmas cards or a cherished memory to hang on the wall...

Christmas party favors for kids should be festive, simple items that children can enjoy at home after the party is over. While Christmas party favors for kids are widely available in stores and...

Christmas can be such a hectic time of year you may not want to even think about it until after Thanksgiving, but if you do that you may not be able buy presents Christmas shopping without going...

Do you remember how busy you were two or three weeks ago? Did your Christmas cards go out on time? Were you able to get to the family newsletter or did you just skip it again this year? Did you...

Wouldn't it be great if you could share yet another wonderful Christmas tradition with your child? Well now you can! Every year there are several ways for children to "track" the...

It is so easy to get caught up in the frenzy of the expectations that bombard us in the holiday season that now begins before the Halloween candy is off of the store shelves. How do you create the...

Facing an open house crowd with a toddler or young child can seem intimidating. However, there are some shortcuts that can make the experience go smoothly: Invite other families to socialize by...

Extra parties, extra sugar, social commitments and rules to follow ... all these play havoc with the stress levels of children with Asperger’s syndrome (AS). Here’s how to make the holiday easier...