Nov 29

Sweet Creations Gingerbread house display

Posted by Wendy on Tuesday Nov 29, 2011 Under Parenting

»Sweet Creations Gingerbread House Display

From November 9, 2011 through December 14, 2011 at the George Eastman House on East Ave.

This popular holiday tradition returns for its 16th season. This presentation of more than 100 cleverly designed and decorated gingerbread creations will be the largest yet, on view in a dedicated gallery as well as throughout the historic house. The display features clever confections from professional bakers, families, and community groups. In addition, the National Historic Landmark house is elaborately decorated for the holidays.

This a fun family tradition, they even have a scavenger hunt that you can do searching through all the houses.

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Dec 15

Christ-Centered Crafts for kids

Posted by Wendy on Monday Dec 15, 2008 Under Parenting
  • Advent Chain-Cut 1 inch strips of red and green construction paper and write a verse that relates to the birth of Jesus on each.  Glue or staple each into a circle, making a chain.  Each day in December, let your child carefully tear off one link and read the verse.  (This can also be done to countdown til a Birthday or other big day your kid keeps asking when it’s coming ;P)
  • Help your kids make their own gift wrap with butcher paper, sponge stamps, and poster paint.  Instead of the usual Santas or snowmen, buy or make Nativity-themed stamps such as stars, mangers, angels, doves, and crowns.  Discuss the importance of each symbol.
  • Instead of the usual gingerbread house at Christmastime, in one family the children would make a gingerbread stable.  They would create a special place for baby Jesus to help remind the kids of the real reason we celebrate Christmas.
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