FREE Holiday Printables!!! (Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa)

They are back!  Here are some free printables for the kids to get them revvvvvved up for the holidays!  On these links, you will find Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Word Search Puzzles, Coloring Pages, Dot-to-Dot, Mazes, Word Searches and more!

CHRISTMAS

Click HERE for coloring printables from Parents.com

Click HERE for printables and worksheets from Education.com

Click HERE for coloring printables, word searches, cards, and more from Michaels.com

Click HERE for coloring printables, dot-to-dot, mazes and more from PrintActivities.com

Click HERE for coloring pages, word searches, mazes and clip art from Kaboose.com

Click HERE for coloring printables on About.com

Click HERE for Nativity printables on About.com

Click HERE for the 12 Days of Christmas printables on About.com

Click HERE for printables from HP Creative Studio for Home

HANUKKAH

Click HERE for coloring pages from Printables4kids.com

Click HERE for worksheets and printables from Education.com

Click HERE for coloring pages from Kaboose.com

Click HERE for word puzzles from Kaboose.com

Click HERE for printables from TheTeachersCorner.net

Click HERE for printables from HP Creative Studio for Home

KWANZAA

Click HERE for coloring printables from Kaboose.com

Click HERE for word searches and crosswords from Kaboose.com

Click HERE for word search and crossword puzzles from Activityvillage.com

Click HERE for worksheets, word search puzzles, coloring pages and more from Apples4theteacher.com

Click HERE for coloring pages, a word search puzzle and a crossword puzzles from acbteach.com

Click HERE for printables from HP Creative Studio for Home

Hello Kitty Large Posable Doll

It's almost one week to Christmas.  If you are still looking for a great present for the 4 and up aged crowd, you can look no further.  Blip Toys now makes a large Hello Kitty doll that is poseable, dressable and has removable fashions.  Sound cool?  It definitely is!

Blip Toys was kind enough to send the Hello Kitty Princess Doll for review.  This doll is perfect for my little princess who loves all things sparkles and ruffles. I have always loved Hello Kitty from the time I was a little girl and now I have the opportunity to share this love with my daughter. 

This Hello Kitty Princess Doll comes complete with her own tiara and adorable ruffled dress.  I love that this large doll is a good size for smaller hands and the perfect size for a younger child to play with.  This doll is made of a durable, heavier plastic that will endure hours of playing.  The doll is movable and can sit, stand, turn her head or be placed in other poses. 

 

Not to worry, if your little one is not into playing princess.  There are 4 Hello Kitty Large Poseable dolls to choose from: a Princess, Pop Star, Dancer and Best Friend.  You will find that each doll also comes with their own, distinctive outfit and accessories like a scooter or a bed to complete the fun!

These dolls are recommended for ages 4 and up and the MSRP is $24.99.  You can pick one up at your local Target or online at Target.com.


Thanks to Blip Toys for providing the sample above to facilitate this review.  All opinions are 100% mine.

Kid Friendly Pumpkin Pie

So my kids are not super picky eaters, but they do present their challenges from time to time.  I wanted to have adessert this Thanksgiving that I thought everyone might enjoy.  Now what is Thanksgiving with out pumpkin pie?  How about Ice Cream Pumpkin Pie?  I think I found a winner!

Ingredients

• 18 graham cracker boards

• 1/2 cup  (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 2 tablespoons  cinnamon sugar

• 1 pint  chocolate chip ice cream, softened

• 1 pint  vanilla ice cream, softened

• 1 cup  solid pack pumpkin

• Chocolate curls for garnish, optional

 

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In food processor, pulse graham crackers to form fine crumbs. Add butter and 1 tablespoon of the sugar; pulse to moisten crumbs. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Remove to a rack; cool completely.
4. Spread the softened chocolate chip ice cream over the bottom of the cooled crust. Freeze until hardened, about 3 hours.
5. In a medium-size bowl, mix together the vanilla ice cream, pumpkin and remaining tablespoon of cinnamon sugar. Spread over the top of the frozen chocolate chip layer. Freeze 3 hours or overnight.
6. To serve, garnish with chocolate curls if desired. If frozen overnight, let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings.

 

Check this recipe out and find more on Parents.com

 

 

Layered Salted Caramel Bars

 

I am looking to add some new dessert ideas to my holiday lineup this year.  I will be starting with this one.  Maybe for breakfast?  Sure...why not!

Layered Salted Caramel Bars

Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheets are the base for these breakfast bars that incorporate all your favorite caramel roll flavors.

    

prep time 15 min                    

total time 60 min

servings 12                    

 

Ingredients

• 1/3  cup butter, melted
• 1/2  cup packed brown sugar
• 1     tablespoon corn syrup
• 1/2  teaspoon salt
• 1/2  cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1/2  cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet 
• 1/4 cup butter, melted                

 

Steps

1. Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix 1/3 cup melted butter, the brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Spread evenly in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Sprinkle with pecans.                         
2. In small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Unroll one of the dough sheets. Press into 13x9-inch rectangle. Place in pan. Brush with some of the 1/4 cup melted butter, and sprinkle with some of the cinnamon sugar. Repeat with remaining dough sheets, butter and cinnamon sugar, ending with cinnamon sugar.
3. Cover with foil. Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil; bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until deep golden brown. Immediately turn pan upside down onto heatproof tray or serving plate. Let stand 1 minute so caramel will drizzle over rolls; remove pan. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.                     

Expert Tips

**If you can't find Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheets, you can substitute Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls. Just be sure to firmly press perforations to seal.

**These bars are best served straight from the oven while the caramel is still warm.

For more great recipes like this one, go to Pillsbury.com!!!

Softsoap Body Wash Review



 

 

Ahhh, now I am ready for the rest of summer!....a new line of body wash is here to help take me away on the vacation that I am still waiting for.  So far this summer has been spent pushing my kids on the swings, playing in the sandbox, running through the sprinkler, riding bikes, and lots of other fun activities that keep me and my kids going until the sun goes down.  But, when the day is done, I am ready to relax and have some "me" time.  A shower with the best smelling body washes is just what I need to whisk myself away.

I love to use body wash in the shower.  I find that soap alone not only dries my skin out, but leaves me feeling cheated.  I don't know if it is the refreshing scents or the moisturizing I crave but, for me, using body wash is a simple indulgence that will go a long way when facing a long day.

I was so excited to try Softsoap brand limited edition body washes.  This was just what I needed to complete my Summer!  Softsoap has created two amazing seasonal scents: Maui (Coconut Splash) and Pacific Sunset (Refreshing Citrus).

I first tried the Maui body wash.  This coconut scented wash is a light green with moisturizing beads in it.  This Softsoap formula, like all of them, also left my skin feeling soft and smooth.  I was immediately relaxed by all the bubbles created in my pouf and I found that it left my skin feeling soft and smooth. 

I then tried Softsoap's Pacific Sunset.   I am usually not a fan of grapefruit, but this Softsoap has changed that.  This body wash is a beautiful pink color with moisture beads in it.  This formula definitely helped my skin to stay soft and supple.  I loved the light refreshing scent and the rich lather that left my skin feeling extra soft.  My skin was moisturized, far from that dry feeling that bar soap leaves me. 

If you want to be transported to the nearest tropical island via your shower, head over to Walmart and pick up a bottle or three of this body wash.  It will be available until September, so don't wait!  Each bottle retails for about $3.48.


We were provided with a sample of the products reviewed above in order to facilitate the review. All opinions are 100% our own.

Free Father's Day Printables

It's coming soon!  Father's Day is June 16.  Get ready to make Dad's day special with some homemade cards and printables from the kids!

Click HERE for Father's Day printables like card, photo frames, and iron on's by Creative Home Studio by HP

Click HERE for free printables like coupons for Dad, cards, coloring pages, and iron on's from momsbreak.com

Click HERE for free activities like word searches, dot to dot, mazes, coloring pages, tracing pages and certificates for Dad from printactivities.com

Click HERE for Father's Day card printables from about.com

Enjoy more Father's Day card printables HERE from kaboose.com

Click HERE for Father's Day printables from coloringcastle.com

Memorial Day Printables

The unofficial start to Summer is in a few days.  I can't believe it!  I LOVE the Summer months and am looking forward to long days and warm nights, spending time with the the family at the park and roasting marshmallows.

To get you in the mood for Memorial Day, below is a list of free printables for the kiddies!

Click HERE for free coloring pages from raisingourkids.com/patrioticcoloringpages.com

Click HERE for a free word search from about.com

Click HERE for a free crossword puzzle from about.com

Click HERE for a free coloring page from about.com

Click HERE for free craft ideas from kaboose.com

Click HERE from free printables from sherriallen.com

Click HERE for awesome free printables from usa-printables.com

Clcik HERE for free printables from apples4theteacher.com

Super Cute Mother's Day Craft

Mother's Day is upon us once again.  Each year, I buy my Mom flowers for her garden.  It's what she always asks for and she can enjoy the flowers all summer long.  However, when summer is gone, I'd like her to have something special that will last all year round.

This year I am having Mason help me make a hand print canvas with a recent photograph on it.  This is a super cute idea and the possibilities are really endless. 

Here's what you have to do.  Go to your local craft store (probably Michael's or A.C. Moore) and buy whatever size blank canvas you want to use.  The ones I purchased came two in a pack and were on sale for only $2.99.  I used an 8x10 size and could have easily gone bigger.  I didn't want to go bigger in this particular case because I know that my Mom sometimes places treasures like this on display in the china cabinet. 

While at the craft store, I also purchased some stickers and "bling on a roll" to make a frame for the picture.  That cost about $8.00.  I originally was going to use ribbon to frame the picture, but found this instead.  It looked perfect for the job and it already had adhesive on the back of it.

Next, choose your favorite colors of washable finger paint to make the hand prints.  Mason chose orange since there was orange in the sweater he was wearing in the picture.  I chose pink for Amanda since that matched her outfit in the picture.  It also complimented the stickers and "bling" I bought. 

 

 

 

Let the hand prints dry and decorate as you like!  Here is my finished masterpiece.  I think it turned out pretty cute and was very inexpensive to make. 

 



 

This is a gift that definitely will last a long time to come. While I'm at it, I am making one for myself too!

 

 

Free Cinco de Mayo Printables

It's that time again, a free list of printables and crafts for Cinco de Mayo.  Have fun!!!!

Click HERE for free games and activities from thekidzpage.com

Click HERE for free printables from abcteach.com

Click HERE for free crafts ideas from freekidscrafts.com

Click HERE for more free craft ideas from allfreeholidaycrafts.com

Click HERE for wordsearches,vocabulary sheets, crossword puzzles, coloring pages, and more from homeschooling.about.com

Click HERE for online coloring pages from thecolor.com

Click HERE for free coloring pages from apples4theteacher.com

Click HERE for free coloring pages, word puzzles, games, crafts and more from kaboose.com

Pillsbury Crescent Roll Taco Bake

I love Mexican food and certainly do not make it often enough.  I have made tacos, fajitas, and this tasty Beef Taco Bake.  I'm not sure where I came across this recipe, maybe on Pillsbury.com?  But, this will be our experimental Cinco de Mayo dinner this year!

Pillsbury's Crescent Roll Taco Bake Recipe

 

Ingredients:

• 2 crescent roll tubes
• 1 LB ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 packet of taco seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• ... Shredded lettuce
• 1 or 2 diced tomatoes
• 1/2 small can sliced olives (if desired)
• Sour cream, optional
• sliced avocado, optional

 

Directions:

1. Lay out the two tubes of crescent pastry, thick sides in. Use some of the left over crescent rolls to to make the center a bit thicker.
2. Brown beef and add taco seasoning.
3. Lay beef in a circle inside of the laid out crescent rolls
4. Add cheese to the top
5. Pull over crescent rolls and tuck in under meat and cheese.
6. Follow cook time on the pack of crescent rolls.
7. Add cheese, lettuce, tomato, black olives, sour cream or whatever toppings you like for your tacos, in the middle.

 

What To Do With All The Leftover Plastic Easter Eggs

So, as I clean up after Easter and put all the decorations away for another year, I realize I have more and more of these plastic Easter eggs.  Someone has to tell the Easter Bunny to stop dropping so many eggs at my house. 

I wondered, what else can these little eggs be used for?  To my surprise, lots!  There are really so many fun games and crafts that you can choose from.  I wasn't crafty enough to come up with all of these good ideas, but here are some of my favorites that I have come across in my search. 

From the blog, Craft, Interrupted:

 

 

 

From the blog, Tip Junkie:

 

 

 

 

From raiseaboy.com:

 



Egg Spelling Game

Preparation: Choose words according to the age and development of your child.
If your child is in school, use the spelling words or vocabulary words that he needs to learn that week.
For young children the first words they should learn to read are CVC words (consonant, vowel, consonant) like mom, dad, cat, dog, hat, etc. You should also include their names and names of family members.
Type the words out on the computer in large print and cut the words apart. Include the letters for one word in one egg. Place the eggs in an egg carton, basket or other container.

The Game: Have your child take one egg, unscramble the letters and then go grab another egg until he has unscrambled all the words. Once he’s practiced a few times it can even become a race to see if he can beat his own time (but only if this helps his learning and doesn’t create stress).

Learning Tip: Do not place the egg container next to your child. Make this an active game because movement anchors learning! After unscrambling a word, your child should walk, hop, skip, march, or crawl to get to the next egg. Above all, make it active and fun and if it stops being fun, take a break!




Happy Easter!

Did you take your kids to visit the Easter Bunny?  Did you have hopes that your child would sit calmly smiling while the picture was being taken?   Then reality set in and this is what you really got!
Happy Easter!!!!!

How to Hard Boil Eggs in 12 Minutes

Ok, so I am thirty-something years old and I have never hard-boiled an egg.  I don't eat eggs ever, but do enjoy the occasional quiche.  I know, it doesn't make sense. 

Mason's school had sign-ups for helping in the classroom in September and I thought bringing hard-boiled eggs in for the class to decorate would be easy.  Again, I really don't know what I was thinking since I never did this. 

So, off to Google I went and found these super easy directions from simplyrecipes.com.  It worked like a charm and I had perfect eggs to send in with Mason!

How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

• Cook time: 12 minutes

 

Hints:

• If you want hard boiled eggs that are easy to peel, make sure they are several days old. If this is Easter time, and everyone is buying their eggs at the last minute, buy your eggs 5 days in advance of boiling.  Hard boiling farm fresh eggs will invariably lead to eggs that are difficult to peel. If you have boiled a batch that are difficult to peel, try putting them in the refrigerator for a few days; they should be easier to peel then. If you need to hard cook fresh eggs, and want them easy to peel, steaming the eggs works well. Even fresh eggs steamed for 20 minutes will be easy to peel.
• I also find that it is very hard to overcook eggs using this method. I can let the eggs sit, covered, for up to 15-20 minutes without the eggs getting overcooked.

Method

1. Put the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan, covered by at least an inch or two of cold water. Starting with cold water and gently bringing the eggs to a boil will help keep them from cracking. Adding a tablespoon of vinegar to the water will help keep the egg whites from running out of any eggs that happen to crack while cooking, but some people find that the vinegar affects the taste.  Adding a half teaspoon of salt is thought to help both with the preventing of cracking and making the eggs easier to peel. Put the burner on high and bring the eggs to a boil. As soon as the water starts to boil, remove the pan from the heat for a few seconds.
2. Reduce the heat to low, return the pan to the burner. Let simmer for one minute. (Note: If you are using an electric stove with a coil element, you can just turn off the heat. There is enough residual heat in the coil to keep the eggs simmering for a minute.)
3. After a minute, remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let sit for 12 minutes. If you are doing a large batch of eggs, after 10 minutes you can check for doneness by sacrificing one egg, removing it with a slotted spoon, running it under cold water, and cutting it open. If it isn't done, cook the other eggs a minute or two longer. The eggs should be done perfectly at 10 minutes, but sometimes, depending on the shape of the pan, the size of the eggs, the number of eggs compared to the amount of water, and how cooked you like them, it can take a few minutes more. When you find the right time that works for you given your pan, the size of eggs you usually buy, the type of stove top you have, stick with it.
4. Either remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and place them into a bowl of ice water (this is if you have a lot of eggs) OR strain out the water from the pan, fill the pan with cold water, strain again, fill again, until the eggs cool down a bit. Once cooled, strain the water from the eggs. Store the eggs in a covered container (eggs can release odors) in the refrigerator. They should be eaten within 5 days.

Boo-boo Bunnies

Looking for a basket stuffer for Easter instead of candy?  Here is a super cute bunny idea to help your child feel better when they are down and out or have a boo-boo.

 

Materials:

• small towel or washcloth
• rubber band (or use clear plastic ponytail holders)
• thin ribbon
• google eyes
• small pom-pom (for the nose)
• craft glue

 Directions:

1. Fold the washcloth in half to form a triangle, then roll it from the top point to the long side and fold in half. 
2. Fold washcloth in half again so that the loose ends point back toward the original fold.  Place a rubber band around the washcloth about 2 inches from the fold. 
3. Cover the rubber band with ribbon and make a bow. 
4. Glue the eyes and pom-pom nose onto the bunny. 
5. When the glue is dry, either insert a small ice pack or small plastic bag (snack size) inside the bunny's tummy section, with instructions to add ice to the bag or place a frozen ice pack inside the boo-boo bunny.
6. Place in your child's Easter basket and you will be ready to give to your toddler to help get rid of ouchies when needed.

 

 

FREE Easter Printables

I cannot believe Easter is right around the corner!  I will be decorating around the house this week for sure.  Along with my usual decorations, I will have Mason color some pages to hang around the house to show off his brilliant use of colors!


Click HERE for printable letters from the Easter Bunny and Easter coloring pages from FreeEasterPrintables.com

Click HERE for Easter mazes, coloring pages, cards, egg decoration printables, mini Easter basket printables, and word puzzles from kaboose.com

Click HERE for coloring pictures of Easter eggs, Easter bunnies, baskets and more from freecoloringpages.com.

Click HERE for free Easter craft patterns and projects. Print and color your own Easter holiday coloring books, calendars, games, and more from About.com

Click HERE for Easter word searches, coloring pages and more from momsbreak.com

Click HERE for free Easter printables from coloringbookfun.com

Click HERE for free Easter coloring printables from coloringpages.net

Click HERE for the cutest free personalized letter from the Easter Bunny to your child from easterbunnyletters.co.uk

Click HERE for free Printable 3D Easter Bunnies from allfreeprintables.com

Click HERE for free Easter coloring pages from hp.com.  Once you are there, be sure to click around on their site.  They have other free printables like cards and games too.

Easy Valentine Treats

Everyone knows how to make Rice Crispy Treats.  Here is a super simple twist for Valentines Day to make your treats extra special.  This is also perfect for little hands to help out with!

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons butter or margarine                                         
• 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows  or 4 cups miniature marshmallows                           
• 6 cups Crispy Rice Cereal
• red food coloring
• white chocolate chips, if desired

Directions:

     1. To begin, lightly coat a 10- by 15-inch baking sheet
        with cooking spray and set it aside.

     2. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add
        marshmallows and stir continuously
        until completely melted. Remove from heat.

    3. Stir in drops of red food coloring until the color

        receives a thumbs-up from the chef.

     4. Add Crispy Rice Cereal.  Stir until they are evenly
         and well coated.

     5. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press
         mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with
         cooking spray.

     6. Cool slightly.   Cut out hearts with the cookie

         cutter. Place hearts in a clear plastic bag or on

         a plate and they're ready for giving

**MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow the rest of the steps as noted above.  Microwave cooking times may vary.

**I split the batter in half and kept some to cut for squares and some to cut out for hearts.  That way, I was able to make a tray with squares for the adults and bite sized hearts for the kids.

I know the possibilities are endless with this dessert, but I made a special heart for my husband,  Since my husband loves white chocolate, I melted some white chocolate chips and drizzled it over the big heart.  YUM!

Free Groundhog Day Printables

Here is your roundup of free Groundhog Day printables to enjoy with your little ones!

Click HERE for a free Groundhog Day word search, puzzle and other activities from About.com Homeschooling

Click HERE for crafts, worksheets, and printable books from enchantedlearing.com

Click HERE for tons of printables, including puzzles, lesson plans, mazes, dot to dot and more from edhelper.com

Click HERE for free printables from activity village.

Click HERE for free Groundhog Day printables and Groundhog Day worksheets and a Groundhog Day unit of study from apples4theteacher.com

Click HERE for free printables, including a Groundhog Day song from abcteach.com

 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Free Printables!

Who doesn't know Dr. Martin Luther Kings' great "I Have A Dream" speech?  This year, Martin Luther King Day will be celebrated on January 21, 2013. 

Below are some free printables to help teach your children learn about tolerance and Dr. King's struggle for peace and equal rights through non-violent protest.


Click HERE for free printables including word searches, vocabulary sheets, crossword puzzles, coloring pages and more from homeschooling.about.com

Click HERE for free printables including posters, poems and more from activityvillage.com

Click HERE for free coloring pages from coloringpages101.com

Click HERE for free printables from apples4theteacher.com

Click HERE for free printables, lesson plans and activities from theteacherscorner.net

Click HERE for free printables, word searches, quizzes, and more from enchantedlearning.com

Click HERE for free printable worksheets and puzzles from teach-nology.com

Click HERE for free lesson plans, worksheets, activities, clip art and more from teacherplanet.com

Click HERE for free printables from abcteach.com

Softsoap Scentsations Holiday Scented Body Wash Review

Ah, one of my favorite types of reviews to complete....body wash.  If you are a busy parent, you will understand what having 5 minutes to yourself is like.  Besides being almost non-existent, time to yourself to relax is great for your overall well being.  When I do get those rare moments of peace to myself, I like to make sure I can indulge in one way or another.  Whether is be a great new hair product, or in this case, body wash.

I love to use body wash in the shower.  I find that soap alone not only dries my skin out, but leaves me feeling cheated.  I don't know if it is the refreshing scents or the moisturizing I crave but, for me, using body wash is a simple indulgence that will go a long way when facing a long day.

I was so excited to try Softsoap brand Scentsations limited edition body washes.  This was just what I needed to get into the holiday spirit!  Softsoap has created two amazing seasonal scents: Wintermint Wonderland and Enchanting Sugar Plum.

I first tried Wintermint Wonderland.  Wintermint Wonderland is a pure white pearlescent formula that is moisture rich.  I wasn't sure how I felt about using a minty scented body wash, but once the wintermint scent hit my senses, I changed my opinion.  I was immediately relaxed by the minty smell that, for me, was reminiscent of the Christmas nougats I ate as a child.  Plus, this formula left my skin feeling soft and smooth!

I then tried Softsoap's Enchanting Sugar Plum.  This Enchanting Sugar Plum body wash will fill your shower with an amazing scent of festive berries.  This body wash is formulated with suspended moisture beads to help skin stay soft and supple.  I loved the rich lather that left my skin feeling extra soft.  My skin was moisturized, far from that dry feeling that bar soap leaves me. 

Softsoap Wintermint Wonderland and Enchanting Sugar Plum are only available for a limited time at Walmart.  Each bottle retails for about $3.48.


We were provided with a sample of the products reviewed above in order to facilitate the review. All opinions are 100% our own.

Reindeer Food

Here is what Mason and I will be doing this afternoon!  This is a fun way to get the kids involved in preparation for Santa's big arrival.  Everyone remembers to put cookies and milk out for Santa each year, but what about the hard-working team of reindeer?  Before your cherubs go to sleep on Christmas Eve, have them sprinkle some magic reindeer food on the front lawn or by the front door so the team can keep its energy up to make it to all the boys and girls homes before morning.

Here is what you need:

• Oatmeal
• Magic reindeer dust (gold or brightly colored glitter or bakery sprinkles)

Put the ingredients on a snack-sized bag, shake it up, and it's ready to give to your child to put out before going to bed.  The magic dust will glisten in the snow or grass, making it easy for the reindeer to spot. 

If you live in an area where you are concerned about wildlife eating the glitter, substitute bakery sprinkles or even sugar (colored with food coloring, if desired).

Use these two links below from organizedhome.com in you want a cute reindeer poem to put on your bag of food.

• http://christmas.organizedhome.com/sites/default/files/image/pdf/gift_tag_magic_reindeer_food_cute.pdf
• http://christmas.organizedhome.com/sites/default/files/image/pdf/gift_tag_magic_reindeer_food.pdf

On Christmas Eve, sprinkle this wonderful Reindeer Food on your lawn. The shiny glitter or sprinkles will sparkle in the moonlight and the smell of oats will guide Rudolph to your home.