Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Eve!  Here's a couple of fun freebies for you!  I didn't think it was going to happen, BUT I got the January calendar done BEFORE Christmas!  Yay for me!  It has cute penguins, snowmen, and snowflakes...everything January is about!  Hopefully, January will bring LOTS of Snow Days for you!  :)


Anyway, here you go...

January Calendar

If you have any little ones at home or have little ones in your family who need some magic reindeer food, here's some images to save to your computer and copy & paste onto address labels.  Then, just stick them onto sandwich baggies.

If you have never made Magic Reindeer Food before, here's what you need...

1. Oats: because that's reindeer's fave food

2. Hot Tamales: batteries for Rudolph's nose

3. Glitter: magic flying dust

We had a reindeer party yesterday for Noah's little friends, and I had them close their eyes and shake it all up to make sure the magic worked!  Take a look at how their eyes were glued on me while I was telling them all about it.

The Pixie Chicks wish you the merriest Christmas EVER!  May God's blessings surround you & your family as you celebrate Jesus' birthday together! 

Oh, & if you're in need of any Christmas miracles, we'll send a little pixie dust your way!  Never stop believing in the magic of Christmas, no matter how old you are!  

Christmas Pinterest Ideas

Ok, so I think I mixed up Day 3 and Day 5 of our Pretty Pixie Christmas...so sorry!  My brain is all scrambled with my Christmas to-do list!  So, anyway, I'm on schedule today with my favorite Christmas Pinterest finds.  


I'm planning a Reindeer party for Noah & his playgroup next week, so all my thoughts turn to those cute little deer who pull Santa's sleigh.  

Reindeer Noses from Craft Fairy

handprint ornaments from Simple as That via The Crafting Chicks

thumbprint ornament from little bit funky

treat bag from Lisa Storms

Have a holly jolly day! :)

Christmas Parade of Homes Linky Party

I'm SO excited about this linky party!  I absolutely adore Christmas decor and I can't wait to see yours.  So, grab some hot chocolate, eggnog, candy canes, or whatever Christmas treat you happen to be craving right now, and have some fun!  Let me start the party by welcoming you into my East Tennessee home decorated for the Christmas season!

Here's my front door decked out with my sparkly ice skates, my snowman family, lighted trees and door swag; it's much prettier at night when all the lights are glowing!

My front porch is dressed up with wreaths and a garland swirled with huge old-fashioned Christmas lights.

Inside the door is my entry shelf with my two festive signs, my lighted cottage, my J (usually for our last name; Jackson, but now I say it's for the birthday we're all celebrating...Jesus).  Our elf, Nutmeg, decided to perch here for the day after his flight to the North Pole last night.

Our tree has always been simple, decorated with ornaments that each hold a special memory in our hearts.  Each year, I find an ornament frame for Noah's Christmas picture.  I love seeing how much he is growing & changing with each new year.

Our nativity sits on our bookshelf.  Notice anything missing?  Yep, the baby Jesus hasn't arrived yet.  When my husband was a child, his parents always placed the baby Jesus in the manger on Christmas Eve and he looked forward to seeing Him on Christmas morning.  So, we are continuing that tradition.

Our mantle always holds our Christmas village.  We have collected houses since we've been married.  Last year's family Christmas picture hangs front & center.  

Since Noah's first Christmas, I have bought a new Christmas-y frame for his Santa photo.  I love displaying them all.  

One of my favorite Christmas displays is in my kitchen.  My kitchen is pink, so my little pink sparkly corner makes my happy every day!  

Ok, now it's your turn.  Just write up a post about your decor and link directly to that post.  Here we go!

A Pretty Pixie Christmas

Hello, everybody!  Does anyone else love the movie "Christmas Vacation"?  It has been a family tradition of ours for many years to watch it together, usually on Thanksgiving weekend.  We can all quote it line for line.  Anyway, that's why  I was beyond excited to find this.......at dELiA's.  

   

Today marks the beginning of our Pretty Pixie Christmas.  Take a look at what's in store.

So, today, we have GINGERBREAD FOR SALE!!! In honor of Christmas, Dec. 25, my Gingerbread Mini Unit is 25% off until Friday, Dec. 17 making it $3.00.  It is 19 pages full of new & unique gingerbread activities.  

My Noah loves the "Pinch of Ginger Bakery Menu with Ginger Dollars," perfect for dramatic play, counting money, and restaurant etiquette practice!  We used play dough to create our fantastic desserts for the bakery.  Noah even wanted to wear his apron to be the baker.  So cute!

I want to remember & cherish these memories of playing with my sweet boy forever!  

We would love for you to join our Christmas Parade of Homes linky party on Friday!  All you have to do is take some pictures of your festive home decor  and post about it on your blog.  Then, you can add your link to the party!  We can't wait to see what everyone has done to make your homes Christmas-y!    

Mr. Grinch

Happy Monday, cuties!  20 days till Christmas...aaahhhh!  So much to do & so little time!  I was searching for some fun Christmas snacks on Pinterest this weekend and found an awesome Grinch Punch.  That made me want to find even more Grinch ideas, so here's what I found...  ***here's some music for your listening pleasure if you wish! 

Grinch Punch from Parties 4 Me

Grinch Cupcakes from Party Cupcake Ideas

Grinch-inspired porch decor from Party Wishes

Grinch Pills from Custom Creations by Tamara Bennett

Grinch Ornament from Wicked Stepmom

Grinch Craft from Step Into 2nd Grade with Mrs. Lemons

Classroom Grinch Party from Setting the Mood

During the next few frantic weeks, keep this Grinch quote in mind.......it's a freebie to print if you like! :)

grinchprint

December Calendar

Did you all survive the Black Friday shopping days?  My mom & I braved the crowds and shopped at our 3 most frequented shopping destinations...Tar-jay, Khol's, and the CRAZY HOUSE known as Toys R' Us!  Two of Noah's wish list items just happen to be the "Toys of the Year,"...thank you, Nickelodion commercials!  Now, if I can just keep him from watching new ones for, like 27 more days, we're good!  :)   


Is anyone else out there loving that crazy Target lady?  This is my fave commercial from the year and I CANNOT get, "Rum tummy tummy, Rum tummy tummy, Rum tummy tummy, ho ho ho!" out of my head.  My three-year-old is singing it now...geez!  

  

Anywho, enough about shopping...how about a freebie on Cyber Monday?  I just finished the Decemeber calendar and to-do-list.  Hope you like it!

December Calendar

FREE Reindeer Unit

Hello! Over on my other party design blog, Moo Moo's & Tutus, I posted a FREE printable unit full of reindeer activities to use with little ones!  I wanted to share it with our readers today too! 

Today's unit is "R is for Reindeer," and I'm so excited to do all of these activities with Noah during the next two weeks.  It is 18 pages full of theme, literacy, math, and special snack ideas that you can use with your little one at home or with a room-full of little ones if you teach Pre-K or even Kindergarten!  I hope you enjoy!  If you decide to download my unit, as always, please leave me a comment!

Here's a little peek inside!

Just click the picture below to download the unit!

ENJOY!!!