Elf on the Shelf, 2013
It’s that time of year again! Jack and Julia appeared on Thanksgiving morning, right on schedule. They had the remote in hand and a list of things to look for … Continue reading
Make Your Own Snowmen
This activity is perfect for vacation days in December. Spread a blanket outside and give the kids their own bank of “snow.” Materials: One 16 oz. box of cornstarch 1 … Continue reading
Christmas Wish List Ornament
Here’s a cute way to capture a moment in time. Your child’s Christmas Wish List in his own handwriting is a priceless keepsake. Make one this year, and next year, … Continue reading
Wrapped Signature Ornament
Capture your child’s signature and make it into an ornament to hang for years to come. Here’s a craft for the older kids. Have them use their very … Continue reading
Handprint Snowmen
Make fun memories with this simple, festive craft project you and the kids will enjoy. Take a little paint, a blue ornament, some markers and ta-dah! You’ve made a handprint-snowmen ornament. … Continue reading
Advent Calendar Ideas
As the kids eagerly anticipate Christmas, make counting down the days a fun event for whole family. Hang an Ornament Each Day We have a little wooden advent calendar with … Continue reading
Christmas Countdown
Here’s a simple way to help the kids count down the days until Christmas. It took us just moments to make, using materials we had on hand at home. … Continue reading
Operation Christmas Child – a Shoebox of Love
If you’re looking for a way to pay it forward, consider participating in Operation Christmas Child. The program sends shoeboxes filled with gifts to needy children all over the world. … Continue reading
Reindeer Food
Need a cute gift for classmate gifts? Something to put in a goodie bag? Or just looking for a fun activity to do with your kids? How about making Reindeer … Continue reading
Decoupage a “Wish Box”
Earlier I wrote about our family traditions, one of which was the wooden “wish box” my brother made for me. He included little post-it note sized slips of paper and … Continue reading
Traditions
The holidays are steeped with tradition in the Aucello household. A walk through our living room is a stroll down memory lane: * The sequined felt tree skirt my grandmother … Continue reading
Leprechaun Tricks 