Top Christmas toys for 2014 Black Friday shopping and best U.S. prices

Toy Retailers Association announced its 2014 Dream Toys List on November 5. Each holiday, the UK/Ireland toy vendor group rates the 12 best children's toys. Just in time for your Black Friday Christmas shopping, here's what toys will top every kid's wishlist to Santa. The list includes best U.S. pricing so parents can shop smart and put those toys under the tree!  Top Christmas toys for 2014 Black Friday shopping and best U.S. prices

Hebrew Hammer is Holiday Neo-Classic

With Halloween kitsch out of the way, we can turn our attention to the real holidays--Diwali, Chanukah, Christmas and Kwaanza. Right? Well, maybe not. For all you who are a little over and way past the holiday schmaltz, have I got a show for you. First a little history. Schmaltz Aside, Hebrew Hammer is Holiday Neo-Classic

Free Printable Christmas Party Games for Holiday Parties

Picture this: Christmas opened, dinner nicely settling and just when adults start to relax, the kids want to play. Why not pull out a little holiday magic with free printable Christmas puzzles and word games! Before Christmas or any other holiday, gather an assortment of books, toys, prizes. Put them in a Santa Surprise bag. When kids get restless, haul it out and add a free printable Christmas activity books. For each puzzle or coloring page successfully completed the child gets to choose one prize from Santa's Surprise bag!  Woo-hoo, mom and dad can half-nap for a good hour or two! Here are your Free Printable Christmas Party Games

Free Printable Folded Paper Christmas Ornaments and Decorations

Need some educational Christmas crafts? How about free printable cut-and-paste and folded-paper holiday decorations? Kids can practice math, measurement and fine motor skills while creating lovely, festive decor. These activities are perfect for elementary and middle school math classes, homeschool and winter vacation fun. With some assistance, these crafts will work with disabled students and preschoolers. Senior citizens will love them, too. Read more 

Free Printable Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Coloring Activities and Games

'You know Dasher and Dancer, But do you recall, the most famous reindeer of all? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.' How I loved those old cartoons from the 1960s. Here are free printable coloring pages from the Rankin-Bass Rudolph Christmas cartoon and Little Golden Books. read on

St. Nicholas Day Party Planner- Dec.6

Christmas Holiday Party Planner: St. Nicholas Day Activities Christmas traditions around the world differ from country to country. Every country has special cultural recipes, activities and festivals. St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6; here's a party activity guide for a St. Nicholas Day celebration. Read more

Free Printable Christmas Craft Patterns

Free Christmas Holiday Craft Patterns I just found one of the largest free craft Websites that I, who scour the web daily for good websites, have ever seen. allfreecrafts.com and her sister site, allfreecrafts.net have a huge assortment of Christmas and holiday crafts. View more »

Free Printable Christmas Activities and Crafts

Free Christmas Printables: Santa, Reindeer,Wreaths, Bells and More!
Top rated websites with free Christmas printables including lessons, games, puzzles, activities, cut and paste, decorations on the secular or non-religious themes of the holiday. View more »

Holiday Parties: Host the Perfect Kid's Party

How to Organize a Holiday Party for Kids of Any Age! Need ideas for holiday activities for children? Here is the definitive guide! Compiled by a 22 year veteran teacher,and loaded with time, money and energy saving ideas, you can host a party that every one will enjoy (even you!) read more

Christmas in Grand Haven, MI~ The Spirit of the Season!

A Holiday Celebration 'Yule' Love! Cider mills, reindeer and Christmas tree farm, a lavish downtown parade with Santa and Mrs. Claus presiding, historic home tours, a tree lighting ceremony, Toys 4 Tots, and a huge narrated nativity on Dewey Hill ...join us in Grand Haven, MI! View more »

Christmas Holiday Countdown with Books

Christmas Countdown Books Count down to Christmas a with a book a day! 25 Books to read and share the joy of Christmas! Holiday and Christmas stories from around the world! Perfect for school, home, home-school or day care. View more »