Sunday, January 23, 2011

Turning Letters To Santa Into A Magical Christmas Morning


It is easy in the busy in the world we live in to forget about those in need. This coming Christmas do what you can to help spread the Christmas spirit and bring love into someone’s heart. It doesn’t have to take a lot of time or money to change this Christmas.

You might not realize it but you probably have lots of things around your home that you no longer use or need. You can call area shelters or community resource centers to find out what they are in need of. 

Remember what you donate may be the only gifts some people may receive this year. Don’t donate anything that is broken, worn out, or missing crucial parts. Donating things you already own helps you get better organized.  You will be sure to land on Santa’s nice list for a job well done.

Everyone knows that practically all kids write letters to Santa Claus. Most are hoping to find something special under their Christmas tree. And all children should receive gifts during the Christmas season. If your kids have out grown toys or clothes consider donating them instead of throwing them away. During these unsure economical times there are many families who need the extra help. Before you drop off toys be sure that they have been cleaned first. If the clothes you plan to donate are in poor condition should be thrown away.

While you are out shopping you will notice some stores have bins for donated toys. If you are able to, pick out an inexpensive toy to add to the bin. Sometimes these toys are the only gift some children for receive Christmas so please do what you.

Some communities have programs where needy kids’ letters to Santa are shared with people willing to fulfill the things wanted. Many times it will include the clothes and shoes sizes they need. Similar programs for feeding a family on Christmas day also exist. If you decide to participate in one of these programs buy quality goods. The people who do this truly make these children’s Christmas letter wishes come true.

Senior citizens are often forgotten during the holiday season. There is something you can probably do in your own neighborhood. If there are any older people near you who live alone and rarely maybe never have visitors do something to brighter their Christmas. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate. Simple cards with a pair of gloves or even a plate of homemade goodies are good choices. On the gift tag you could write a gift from Santa

The true spirit of Christmas shines through the people who do what they can to help out their fellow man. Kindness and generosity are more precious than anything that can be bought or placed under the Christmas tree. This year let the spirit of Christmas shine through your heart and help those around you.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

From Christmas Cards To Letters To Santa – Get Your Kids Involved!

From Christmas Cards To Letters To Santa – Get Your Kids Involved!

Making homemade Christmas cards with your kids is an inexpensive and fun way to prepare for the coming holidays and it can work hand in hand with the creation of letters to Santa. You can use items you already have around the house.  I will give you a few ideas to get you started. From there let your imagination and Christmas spirit take over. Now go and get creative.

Choose a theme for your Christmas card. Christmas gives us an endless array of possibilities. You can go for an elegant Victorian theme or a rustic woodland theme. Let your preference and style guide you. Most of the time kids have no problem picking a theme

If you wanted to do a Santa cards you could look through sale ads for pictures to cut out and glue onto your card. A real cute idea is to make a trim around the front of the card that looks like Santa’s nice list.  You could also make a Santa face and glue cotton balls for his mustache, beard, and eyebrows.  

Maybe there is a new arrival to your family. In that case you should do a baby’s first Christmas card. Pictures of teddy bears and other cuddly animals look adorable on these cards. Pearlized paint add a sweet finishing touch.

Grandparents love to get anything hand made by their grandchildren. Christmas cards give you the chance to combine the season’s greeting with pictures. I try to find a photo that has my parents and children together. If there are any interest they have in common incorporate that into your card.

Rudolph makes a charming theme. You could include a small envelop that contains reindeer food for the receipt to set out on Christmas Eve. For Rudolph’s nose use glitter or something else shiny to draw attention. Along the border of your card you could make hoof prints or the names of all of Santa’s reindeer.

If fancy is more your style use lace and glue on gemstones. Try to find paper with a metallic sheen. Look for old Christmas cards or catalogs to find pictures that can be used on your card. Look for pictures of fruit or birds. Hand cut snowflakes will look exquisite on these cards also.

Inside your card make sure to put in a personalized message for the person who will be receiving it. Help your child with what to write look through old Christmas cards or search the internet for ideas. Tell them to write something from the heart. Kids usually love working on crafts like this. Let them write special letters to Santa and messages to loved ones in Christmas cards.

Depending on their level of handwriting you may want to write the address on the envelope. Allow your child to put the stamp on and put it in the mail box.