PRINTABLE PAPER CHAINS

We always make a paper chain of some kind at Christmas

here are some free printable patterns to use....



all from Whip Up

and some ideas for inspiration.

NOT ON THE HIGH STREET


 

an advent paper chain.

..... and here's some for other Holidays.

HALLOWEEN PAPER CHAIN

FROM HERE

THANKSGIVING

FROM TWIG & THISTLE

CHRISTMAS SANTA SACKS

I love these Santa sacks

but think I could probably make homemade for a fraction of the price

from some colourful pilllowcases and scrap fabric



ALL ABOUT YOU

NOT ON THE HIGH STREET

..... a canvas gym kit bag


.....or from an old christmas jumper
..... an aran jumper would make a lovely one

.....or a stripey t-shirt.

Dr WHO BIRTHDAY PARTY

With the Christmas episode of Dr who coming soon,

my mind started reeling about ideas for a Dr who themed party.

A VIDEO MESSAGE FROM SANTA IN LAPLAND / PORTABLE NORTH POLE & SANTA TRACKING FROM NORAD

Oh this is WONDERFUL!!!

Check out

THE PORTABLE NORTH POLE 

and watch your children's faces light up as Santa speaks to them directly through a video email.

He'll use their names, have photo's of them in his naughty or nice book even tell them the gift they really want for Christmas.

This is so much more special than a letter from Santa.

This is the magic Christmas is made from and free!!!

This is free but you can also buy the video download, but I just record Liam watching the video email from Santa on the camcorder as I get his beaming face on record too.

But beware they video disappears when they close the website down in the new year!!!


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Also wanted to say don't forget to track Santa on Christmas Eve too


here on Norad


and get them all excited before bed!!! LOL

The website is up and running from December 1st
with all sorts of games and activities
but to see Santa all over the world this is only on Christmas Eve!

Have magical Christmas fun with your family!!!

YEAH SNOW DAY / FAMILY FUN IN THE SNOW!!!

WHEY HEY first snow on the season!!!

We went out bright and early as din't think it would last long as the sun is out.

So we had the hill to ourselves at first....

 Liam is that little dot two thirds the way up the hill.
I don't know what the circles are on the hillside, they can't be seen normally???

We have some great hills in our village, great for sledging and kite flying, we are so lucky.

There wasn't enough snow for our snow rider but Liam loves the frying pan (it looks like one)

because he spins round on it going down the hill and it seems to go faster than any of the sleds.

 Then back home for a snowball fight.

Have fun in the  snow with you family!!!