With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always looking for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family Christmas elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! My kids love Rice Krispy cereal, and treats! We always have a box in the house. As we finished up a box I saw this great idea from a friend! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Elf Makes Art Work!
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family Christmas elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Today take some stamps or even a marker and have your elf leave some art work for your kids! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Elf Goes Tropical
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family Christmas elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! With all the snow lately anyone would be dreaming from a tropical warm vacation! Here else gives a not so subtle hint that he too would like a nice warm vacation! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Elf Has a Visit With Santa
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! This is such a cute one. Many of use have a santa in one form or another is our christmas decor. Here Christmas Elf has a visit with him! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas Candy | Candy Cane S’mores Recipe
It’ December. The race to Christmas is on! Stacy over at Adventures In Coupons and I have teamed up to bring you 12 days of Christmas Candy! Each day one of us will bring you a yummy new candy recipe! For Day 6 we have a Candy Cane S’mores Recipe. I am a sucker for ANYTHING S'mores. I will find a reason to make them any time of the year! Here is a way to make them are Christmas time! Candy Cane S’mores Recipe (Makes 4) Ingredients 8 graham crackers 4 large marshmallows 4 Hershey’s mini chocolate bars 4 candy canes, crushed Directions Place one graham cracker down and sprinkle on some of the crushed up candy cane. Roast the marshmallow until melted and place the Hershey’s bar on top. Add additional crushed up candy cane on top. Place another graham cracker on … [Read more...]
Cranberry Spritzer
Cranberry Spritzer While this refreshing beverage is enjoyable at any time during the year, it fits the Winter holiday season best with the seasonal flavor of cranberries. Garnishing the drink with fresh cranberries adds to the festivity, and will make a great addition to any holiday party. For an alcoholic alternative, substitute champagne for the lemon-lime soda. Ingredients: 16oz cranberry juice 20 ounces lemon-lime soda 1 lime, quartered ice cubes fresh cranberries Method: Fill four glasses with ice. Divide the cranberry juice among the glasses. Divide the lemon-lime soda among the glasses, topping off each beverage. Squeeze a hint of lime juice over each, then garnish with a few fresh cranberries. Stir and serve immediately. [tasty-recipe id="141191"] … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf Ideas: Elf Gets into Trouble with a Pixy Stick!
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Christmas Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Today Elf takes a Pixy Stick and draws a smiley face picture. You can draw just about anything but i suggest you put down a piece of paper for easy clean up!! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Fun in the Snow Mini Series Round Up
The past couple of days i did a small mini series of Christmas Elf fun in the snow! incase you missed it here are the great ideas all in one post. Elf Fun in the Snow: Elf Writes His Name Elf Fun in the Snow: Elf Makes a Snow Angel Elf Fun in the Snow: Elf Climbs Christmas Lights Elf Fun in the Snow: Elf Hangs out with the Christmas Decor … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas Candy | Reindeer Kisses
It’ December. The race to Christmas is on! Stacy over at Adventures In Coupons and I have teamed up to bring you 12 days of Christmas Candy! Each day one of us will bring you a yummy new candy recipe! For Day 4 we have Reindeer Kisses. Super easy and cute to make with your kids! Reindeer Kisses 40 to 50 pretzels (or just however many kisses you have you need that many pretzels) 40 to 50 Hershey kisses M&M's Put the pretzels on a cookie sheet. Place the chocolate kisses on the center of the pretzels. Preheat the oven to 270 degrees. Bake the Hershey kiss topped pretzels for 2 to 3 minutes. As soon as you get them out of the oven place an M&M in the center of each kiss pressing it down slightly to spread the chocolate and embed the candy. Place in the refrigerator for 5 … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Fun in the Snow: Elf Hangs out with the Christmas Decor
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elftradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Now I have a small Mini Series: Elf Ideas: Fun in the Snow! Many of us across the country have had snow covering our yards and we were no exception! Here are some great Ideas to take the fun outside! I recommend have a washcloth ready as a blanket to bring your elf in and warm him up (parents only!) So he isn't outside for the day! Let your Christmas Elf hang out with some of your Christmas Decor … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Fun in the Snow: Elf Climbs Christmas Lights
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family Christmas elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Now I have a small Mini Series: Elf Fun in the Snow! Many of us across the country have had snow covering our yards and we were no exception! Here are some great Ideas to take the fun outside! I recommend have a washcloth ready as a blanket to bring your elf in and warm him up (parents only!) So he isn't outside for the day! This time take Elf outside and let him climb some Lights! I bed the … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Fun in the Snow: Elf Makes a Snow Angel
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Now I have a small Mini Series: Elf Fun in the Snow! Many of us across the country have had snow covering our yards and we were no exception! Here are some great Ideas to take the fun outside! I recommend have a washcloth ready as a blanket to bring your Christmas elf in and warm him up (parents only!) So he isn't outside for the day! Today is the classic Snow Angel. Who doesnt love to make snow angels … [Read more...]