Ways to Make Christmas Magical for Kids
I’m so glad you could join us for the 12 Days of Christmas Ideas Series along with eleven more talented bloggers. From December 1-12th we will be sharing a new collection of Christmas Ideas rounded up from our best blogging friends around the web. That’s a total of 144 awesome Christmas Ideas to make your holiday season easier and more fun! Some of our topics include Decor, DIY, Organization, Food, Games and so much more. We don’t want want you to miss anything, so now is the perfect time to subscribe to the blog and be the first to know!
Meet The Hostesses
Shirley of Intelligent Domestications ~ Erlene of My Pinterventures ~ Lindsay of Crazy Organized
Michelle of Our Crafty Mom ~ Stephanie of The Tip Toe Fairy ~ Lorelai of Life With Lorelai
Katie of The Organized Dream ~ Amanda of The Kolb Corner ~ Marie of DIY Adulation
Megan of C’mon Get Crafty ~ Sara of Twelve On Main ~ Kim of Made in a Day
12 Ways to Make Christmas Magical
I absolutely love Christmas. Growing up, it was always my favorite time of year, the shining light in the midst of brutal Chicago winters. Our family tradition was to get everyone together on Christmas Eve at my family’s ancestral home (over 100 years old and counting!) for a big extended family Christmas.
There was always food and lots of laughter. And it was tradition to watch the 1966 version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas right after dinner. We never got to finish it, since as soon as little Max started up that hill, there would come a booming knock on the door and the jingle of sleigh bells, as Santa came in with a sack full of presents!
I love creating these kinds of long lasting memories for my children, and today’s post is designed to help you do the same.
So let’s make some magic!
#1 A Shameless Plug But Oh So Fun
Yes, this one is mine, but I also spent years creating fun (and basic) Elf on the Shelf Ideas for you….plus I made a whole batch of free printables for you! You can’t beat that. 😉
#2 Secret Good Deeds
This Santa Secret Service tradition from The Dating Divas is such a wonderful idea! Very creative way to teach kids about being responsible and charitable.
#3 Santa’s Mailbox
Sunny Day Family has an easy and fun craft for kids to work on – a Santa Mailbox for all those changing Christmas lists!
#4 Random Acts of Kindness Cootie Catcher
This Random Acts of Kindness Cootie Catcher from Bren Did reminds me of all those fun paper games we played as kids!
#5 Grow Your Own Candy Canes
Part of making Christmas magical for kids is to invite them to be whimsical and to believe anything is possible. So why wouldn’t you be able to grow candy canes like Growing a Jeweled Rose?
#6 Christmas Eve Surprise Box
Start a fun new tradition with your kids by gifting them these Christmas Eve Boxes from Money Saving Sisters!
#7 Christmas Countdown Box
Speaking of boxes, this Christmas Countdown Box from Teach Me Mommy would help keep the magic of Christmas alive every day leading up to it!
#8 Make Your Own Play Snow
Whether you live in a warm climate without snow, or just don’t want to freeze in the real stuff, this play snow from Huckleberry Love definitely promotes some Christmas magic – can you say indoor snowman??
#9 Baking Soda Gingerbread Ornaments
Christmas cookies are sort of a holiday staple of traditions, but what if you made cookies you could keep? These Baking Soda Gingerbread Ornaments from My Pinterventures look good enough to eat, but last much longer!
#10 Dollar Store Mini Christmas Tote Gift Bags
My Pinterventures has a fun craft for both kids and adults. Head to the Dollar Store and pick up mini Christmas Totes to color and use as holiday gift bags.
#11 DIY Elf Coat
Is your Elf feeling chilled? Get the kids together and make him a coat with this easy tutorial from Exquisitely Unremarkable!
#12 Elf on the Shelf Printable Calendar
There are tons of printable Elf on the Shelf Calendar on Pinterest to help you plan out your Elf escapades and get great ideas too. Most Elf on the Shelf Calendars are free to print, but some have to be purchased.
Check out the other 12 Days of Christmas Ideas ⇓
12 Days of Christmas Ideas - 2016
Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas Ideas - Creative Decor Organization and Storage Ideas
Creative Ways to Store Christmas Decorations
Some great ideas and I love how you guys collaborated on this post.
Thank you for including my Holiday Puzzle Pieces Wreath. Much appreciated!
Hello,
Thank you for mentioning my elf on the shelf printable calendar. I love your site here.
I wish I knew about Elf on the Shelf when my kids were younger. I would have loved doing this with them. Thank you so much for sharing your printable!