As soon as December 1st hits, the kids are in countdown mode for Christmas! With little treats along the way, being patient has it’s rewards. It’s fun to make your own advent calendar and personalize it for your children. We’ve got simple ideas to make advent fun for your family.
5 DIY Advent Calendar Ideas
Where to find Santa in your town
Santa sightings are all across Canada – from town parades, to mall visits, to special Santa experiences. We’ve got a roundup of where to find Santa from coast to coast this holiday season!
By momstown.ca Staff
Lunchbox Notes: The Kissing Hand
Check out this super cute lunchbox note idea to help reassure kids who are nervous about going to school.
5 Simple Activities to Help Explain Easter to your Child
The kids might be excited to hunt for chocolate eggs from the Easter Bunny but do they know the true meaning of Easter? Here are some simple activities that even young preschoolers can understand about this special time of year.
10 Fun Family Crafts and Activities for Family Day
Family Day is around the corner and we are thankful for this day to celebrate our families and spend quality time together!
Top 20 Holiday Movies for Kids
Curling up by the fire in your Christmas pjs only gets better when you’re watching beloved Christmas movie! We all have our favourite kid’s movies for this season, whether it’s a classic like Miracle on 34th Street or a contemporary comedy like Elf, there is only one month (or maybe a bit longer) each year when we can watch these incredible films.
Making an Advent Calendar with Leftover Halloween Candy
Okay, so maybe you aren’t the “craftiest” mama on the block, but you want to make a great DIY Advent Calendar for your kiddos this year! There are lots of ways to get creative and great a fun activities without feeling like a total “pinterest-fail”!
Make an Advent Calendar using muffin tins
This unique DIY project uses a muffin tin to create a reusable advent calendar!
How to make an advent calendar using baby socks
Okay – true confessions time. Yes I am one of momstown’s ‘crafty moms’ and post lots of crafts on this blog. However when it comes to crafts that don’t involve kids… well, I just don’t do them!
Nope, no grownup crafts for me… until one day when my son was home sick and basically lay on the couch all day. I took advantage of the time to do some online browsing of some great ideas on pinterest… and next thing you know, I was making an Advent calendar out of baby socks!
Make an advent calendar with favourite Christmas books
Advent calendars are lots of fun for momstown kids – especially when they have a creative twist to them! Our main momstown mama has a brilliant idea to bring literacy into advent excitement – she turns her kids’ favourite holiday stories into an advent activity.
12 Easy Birthday Traditions to Start with Your Family
Family traditions are important. Of course they are fun, but their value goes beyond the entertainment they provide. They work to create and maintain bonds amongst family members, foster a sense of belonging within the family, and help to give each family its own unique identity. We love these 12 birthday traditions to start with your kids.
10 Tips for Fishing with Kids
Is fishing a family tradition at your house? Are the kids eager to catch a big one? Here are 10 great tips for fishing with kids.
How to make S’mores
Recently I met someone who didn’t know what a S’more was! Figured maybe we need the real directions so every family can get in on the fun this summer! Here’s how to make everyone’s fave summer treat.
Make your own paper chain advent calendar
Advent calendars are such a fun way for kids to countdown to Christmas and build their excitement! No reason that a little learning can’t come along for the ride. momstown’s got a great way for kids of all ages to participate in the countdown, with our paper-chain advent calendar!
Off to Camp Grandma
Sending the kids on their first overnight trip might make you a little anxious, but there’s no place like Camp Grandma!
