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Service Santa, a Christmas Family Tradition

I want to share a simple tradition that our family has that has brought a lot of joy and Christ-like feelings during the Christmas season for us. It’s so easy for us (and our kids!) to start thinking a whole lot about ourselves during the holidays. What do I want for Christmas? How many presents am I going to get? What is Santa going to bring ME? I feel like this little tradition has helped get the focus off of “me, me, me”, at least a little, and thinking of others.

service santa family christmas tradition idea and free printable
Meaningful and easy Christmas family tradition idea and free printable

On the first day of December (or you know, some time during the first week if we miss the first day), we put everyone’s name in a jar and pick names.… Read the rest

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas

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If Valentine’s Day snuck up on you this year, no worries! I’ve got some ideas and free printables for you to help you celebrate and make some memories with your kiddos and still come out looking like the rockstar mom that you are!

Last minute valentine's day ideas to help your throw something fun and magical together without much prep! Lots of free printables.
Tons of last minute Valentine’s Day ideas to rock the holiday and make great memories with your kids! Pin me please.

Valentine’s Day Games

If you’re helping with a class party or just want to have some fun at home with your kids, here are a few fun and easy Valentine’s Day party games:

Conversation Heart Bingo

Grab some conversation hearts from the dollar store or whatever small object you have lying around your house and play some Valentine’s Bingo!… Read the rest

Valentine’s Day Mad Libs

Use this free printable Mad Libs for some silly fun on Valentine’s Day. The story of Cupid gets a real mix up when you let kids use their imagination to fill in the blanks. Great activity for any Valentine’s party or some classroom fun.

Free printable Valentine’s Day mad libs, great classroom activity!

This is a fun and easy win for Valentine’s Day! It would make a great “station” if you are rotating between different valentines activities. It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and gives the kids an area to draw a picture that goes with their story. Before handing out the Mad Libs you may want to do a quick “lesson” on Cupid and his traditional role and qualities.… Read the rest

Free Printable Valentine’s Bingo

This fun conversation heart Bingo game is perfect for Valentine’s Day! It would be fun to play with emerging readers to practice reading and sounding out skills. Or with older kids for fun! Of course you need conversation hearts for your markers!

Valentine’s Conversation Hearts Bingo Game Free Printable

There are five bingo sheets, so if you have more than five players there will be multiple winners when someone gets Bingo. You can cut out the hearts on the first two sheets to use as your “draw” pile when playing the game. And when someone gets Bingo you can award them a little chocolate heart or the privilege of being the “announcer” for the next round.… Read the rest

How to Surprise Your Kids With a Cruise

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This year for Christmas I wanted to gift my kids an experience. I know that’s like the trendy thing right now. And for good reason. But also, trends aside, we’re just getting to that point in life where the playroom is full, the closets are jam packed, and I do not want any more stuff in my house. With the kids getting a bit older as well I can’t get away with a lego set for most of them anymore. And heaven knows we don’t need any more legos anyway.… Read the rest