Elf on a Shelf Written by Carol Aebersold and daughter Chanda Bell (Elves adoptable about everywhere-book from $30 toys and other items from $10) "Have you ever wondered if Santa could know if you're naughty or nice each year as you grow? For 100s of years, it's...
We know you love books just as much as we do, so we are excited to share with you the most cherished Christmas books as recommended by kids....
How can you be thoughtful and spontaneous with gift giving when everyone feels obliged to buy a gift at Christmas time? Where’s the joy in that! Here are 5 ideas to make your Christmas more meaningful and sustainable. Avoid, if possible, buying anything brand new This...
Confusion surrounds Elizabeth Reed's search for her children's particular requests as she reminisces about the simple Christmas gifts of her past “I can only find the Fairy Ballet Doll. Is that different to the Fairy Sparkles Ballet doll?” I hear myself ask my sister-in-law over the...
We can thank the Swedes — and the chefs at Restaurant Hasselbacken, in particular — for the invention of this particular style of presenting vegetables Accordion style. Whatever you call it, the result is the same: it's sliced into thin wedges but left joined at...
Not just for Christmas, a homemade wreath is a perfect ‘welcome home’ hanging for your front door and a great centrepiece for a table....
This month we look at some Christmas picture books and some books for holiday reading aloud to littlies. Reading to preschoolers is very revealing when you are reviewing picture books. They either love them and engage with the reader or start to wriggle and wiggle. The...
Great idea for Christmas holiday entertaining and easy to make too! Ingredients 340 g frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 170 g cream cheese. Softened 2 garlic cloves minced ½ tsp salt ½ tsp onion powder ¼ tsp pepper ¼ tsp chilli powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning ½ cup grated parmesan 1 cup mozzarella cheese Fresh pizza...
A fun Gingerbread Tree to use as a decoration for Christmas or just as an easy activity for older children *You will need 4 different sized star cookie cutters cook time 10 minutes preparation 30 minutes-12 hours resting time 15 minutes rolling and cutting dough 10 minutes baking 10 minutes assembly ingredients 125g butter,...
Jennifer Dudding asks how we can show our kids the value of unconditional giving with gifts from the heart. As Christmas approaches, I find myself questioning the messages I teach my children. Do they see it as being all about them? Is it merely a time...
