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When we were little we would spend Thanksgiving at my Grandma’s house and everyone would spend Christmas at my parents house. Even though it was Thanksgiving, my grandma would always have all her Christmas decorations out for us to enjoy. Her house was always so beautiful and it felt like the official start to Christmas.
Now it feels like Thanksgiving is so close to Christmas that we don’t get to celebrate Christmas enough. This year there is only 29 days until Christmas after Thanksgiving Day! That is going to go fast!
We always put up a Christmas tree, a nativity scene, stockings, and random Christmas decorations. I am not very crafty – but we always try to make something each year. Every year we make tons of cookies – more than we can eat and share. It is so much fun to share these memories with my kids.
When we were in Walmart there was a whole section of Hallmark Northpole items. There were so many items to help us make memories with our kids this year. And it doesn’t matter that I’m not crafty! Of course I had to pick up a few items that we enjoyed this weekend.
Snow Now! Instant snow: just add water and a little magic ($4.88)
Since we live in Florida – our kids have never really played with snow. This was a lot of fun and we didn’t have to get all bundled up for a little snow fun!
We love to bake cookies! So we picked up Bake Like an Elf Baking Tools with recipe cards ($14.88). You can never have too many items to help bake cookies! It came with “elf” measuring tools: a boot (1/2 cup), a mitten (1/4 cup) and jingle bell (1 teaspoon) and 5 recipe cards. What was really cute was that it had “elf” instructions. So it says a boot of sugar instead of 1/2 cup of sugar. My kids had a blast making cookies with these. They will be perfect for making cookies for Santa!
We also played with the Peppermint Ring Fling Game ($9.88) and the Magic snowball ($2.97 – Walmart promo price). We had so much fun and everything was so affordable! If you have noticed the adorable Christmas hat she has been wearing – it is actually part of the Ring Fling game. Kids can find extra fun with everything!
If you are looking for some fun ways to get ready for Christmas – you must find the Hallmark Northpole aisle at Walmart! You can find story books, A Santa communicator, Santa Goggles with map and activities, Sprinkles, cookie cutters, Giftable Mug , Nesting Bowls, and so many more items! It’s really easy to find – just look for the giant banner that says Hallmark Northpole and you can find all these really cool items! You won’t spend a fortune and you will create many memories with your kids!
What are some of your family’s holiday traditions?
Nicole Elliott
Monday 1st of December 2014
These are all sooooo cute! It looks like they will be the perfect addition to your traditions! We always bake a ton, too! #client
Janell
Monday 1st of December 2014
We had so much fun!
Mommy2jam
Sunday 30th of November 2014
My mother uses the fake snow. I need to up my decorating skills I am not up to par. Thanks for sharing this. MY boys would love this
Amanda Love
Friday 28th of November 2014
I actually saw these at my local Walmart just recently and was thinking of picking up a few things. We usually have eggnog and sing carols the day before Christmas.
amanda mcmahon
Wednesday 26th of November 2014
Hallmark has a nice variety of items. But in all honesty, i love their collections the best! I really like having a yearly Christmas ornament.
Anne | Beyond the Fresman 15
Wednesday 26th of November 2014
What fun ideas!! We lack for snow in our area so we may have to just make some like this!