Today you’ll find a delicious hot cocoa mix, and a cranberry apple muffin recipe. This would make a cute gift for a teacher or friend. Ask the kids to help make both and then put it all together in a basket. Here’s what we have in store for you today: – Hot Cocoa Mix (Great…

Have you started backing cookies yet? The stained glass cookies in the recipe section today are easy to make and look pretty impressive. It’s a fun project for the kids. Here’s what we have in store for you today: – Make A Tree Skirt – Stained Glass Cookies – Make A Snowman Get today’s activities…

Christmas stockings are such a fun holiday tradition. Who doesn’t love to wake up Christmas morning to a “sock” full of candy and even a small present or two? We still fill stockings for our husbands in addition to the kids (and still love finding a stocking for us as well). Making a stocking is…

Christmas and snow just go together. Even if you are living in warmer climates like we both do, you can still have a lot of “Snow Fun” with today’s craft and recipe. Here’s what we have in store for you today: – Paper Snowflakes – Snow Drop Cookies – Thankful Chain Get today’s activities at…

Don’t miss today’s  Christmas Tradition about St. Nicolas. It’s a lot of fun and a real treat for little ones who can’t wait for Christmas Day to get here. Here’s what we have in store for you today: –    Santa Picture –    Chocolate Chip Cookies –    St. Nicolas Day Get today’s activities at http://www.waitingforxmas.com/Days/5.htm Susanne,…

Are you enjoying our snack and treat recipes? When it comes time for your child to bring a snack for class these will come in handy. You could also invite a few of your child’s closest friends for a small Christmas party with snacks and maybe a craft to make together. Here’s what we have…

Are you ready for Day 3 of Waiting For Christmas? Only 22 days until Christmas. In addition to enjoying the activities and crafts with our kids, we are starting to decorate around the house. Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? Here’s what we have in store for you today: – Make a Snow…

We hope you enjoyed yesterday’s craft, activity and recipe and are ready for more…. Here’s what we have in store for you today: – Make a Candy Cane Reindeer – Christmas Crackers and Cheese – “Dear Santa” – It’s time to write a note. Get today’s activities at http://www.waitingforxmas.com/Days/2.htm A Letter From Santa: There’s still…

We have some great activities, crafts and recipes to get you and your kids started. Here’s what we have in store for you today: – Make a Gingerbread House – Hot Chocolate Recipe – Advent Calendar Get today’s activities at http://www.waitingforxmas.com/Days/1.htm We’ll be back with more Christmas fun tomorrow. Susanne, Nicole and Annette