List of Things To Do post-Christmas 2009

Writing To Dos

This is a post I wrote last year on this very day.  The message is the same:  it is time to prepare for the New Year! My husband likes to keep the Christmas decorations up through New Year’s and every year, I think… Read More

List of Fun Things to Do with your Kids during the Holiday Break

Craft Projects

As our kids finish up the last days of school before the holiday break, we may find ourselves wondering how we will make it through the next 2 weeks with such lively, wound-up children. It is winter so in many places in the… Read More

list of gift ideas to give your pets for the holidays

Christmas pals

Pets don’t ask for much – a little food, a little water, a little exercise, and a lot of love. However, they are members of the family, and while everyone is opening presents, it can be fun to show your pet(s) how much… Read More

list of morning madness expectations for children

Girl Helping Out

This morning, I had a revelation. I have always told myself that when the children get a little older that I would add responsibilities. I have always believed in working hard and being efficient and getting things done for yourself. For some reason,… Read More

list of instructions for making a holiday paper chain

Making a Paper Chain

This activity has been at the top of our family’s Advent Activity Calendar since my children were very small. Now that they are bigger, they still enjoy creating these chains, in fact we made our chains just last night!  It is a fun… Read More