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Merry Christmas! We are here, what a day! Thank you for following along with my version of Blogmas, I did what I could during this busy season. I had so much fun with all the preparations, crafts and activities of the season this year. I wish you all the very best for this holiday season and all the best for the new year! Happy crafting!

Day 24 Advent Calendars The kids were very excited yo reach the end of their advent calendars. This is what they got in their calendars this year. Little Miss' Paw Patrol Calendar These little action figures and accessories make up a cute winter camping scene, complete with tents and a camp fire. Little Man's Guardins of the Galaxy Lego calendar There were a lot of characters in the advent calendar this year. Little Man was only expecting 3 characters because of the pictures on the box but all the guardians of the galaxy characters were in there. There were a number of cute little builds as well including a spaceship and  Christmas tree.  Even though i didn't make the advent calendars this year, the kids liked them and the were well worth it. Happy holidays, only one more sleep !

Day 23 teacher presents This year we made the presents for the teachers. Little Miss has a teacher and an educator in her class. My Mom made these winter scenes, Little Miss and I added the words and decorations using the cricut. Little Miss' teacher likes flamingos so we came up with this, Little Miss was singing    fa la la la la la la la mingo  for the rest of the day.  Little Man brought whisks that my Mom made the are filled with Kisses, the tag read "We whisk you a Merry Kissmass"  I said earlier in the post that we made the teachers presents this year but my mom really made most of the teacher presents this year. We are very lucky to have a crafty mom/grandma to help us out! Happy Holidays and Happy Crafting!

Day 20 Baking Day Candy cane cookies,they look like candy canes but they don't taste like candy canes.  These are a family favorite. I make them every year. The recipe is from an aunt, she gave it to my mom when I was little (I'm pretty sure because I asked for it.) They are a bit fussy to make and they were never my mom's favorite to make. When I was in my teens my mom handed the recipe over to me. They have been my Christmas cookie tradition ever since. The recipe card is worn and stained as any good recipe card is. I have thought about re-copying it, but it wouldn't be the same. The old card in my mom's handwriting is part of the tradition. I hope you are all enjoying the season and your own baking traditions. Happy Holidays and happy baking!

Day 19 Christmas Spa Day Some of the activities that I find the most fun are the ones that happen spontaneously. We were having a lazy winter weekend morning, enjoying a quiet weekend before Christmas, and Little Miss came up with the idea for a Christmas spa. The boys were not interested in a spa day so it was a mother daughter activity. Little Miss and I set up our spa in my room, we had candles, Christmas lights and a YouTube instrumental Christmas music. It was very atmospheric and relaxing. Our spa treatments included: face masks, a lavender foot soak and manicures and pedicures. We also had spa snacks, Christmas cookies, I can't think of a better spa snack, can you? Happy Holidays don't forget yo take some time to relax!

Day 18 Christmas Movies I have three Christmas movies that I watch every year, along with all the romantic Christmas movies. I watch all of these movies and their various versions every year. 1. All the Grinch movies. I like them all equally, my kids like the newest version the best, we've already watched it twice this holiday season. 2. These three versions of Little Women. I watch the 1994 version with my sister every year. I remember watching the 1949 version at my Grandmother's with my cousins when we were little. The 2019 version wasn't my favorite but it has grown on me.  3. These 2 versions of A Christmas Carol  the Alistair Sim one on Christmas Eve while I wrap presents Happy Holidays and happy watching!

Day 17 Family Games Night I got an early Christmas present today, the second edition of the Blockbuster board game! Little man and Hibby bought me the first edition a few Christmases ago. We were playing the first edition on the day of the power outage. I said oh I'd like to get more cards for this game, since we have been through the whole deck. Today Little Man brought me a present saying that he wanted to give it to me before I bought it for myself. It was the second edition, with all new cards! These are the two editions of the Blockbuster board game. I love the nostalgic vibe of these games. It reminds me of all the time spent looking for movies to rent and later working there.  We were able to play as a family, creating our own rules and only using the family friendly movie category. I can't wait to play with the family this Christmas. I would definitely recommend this for the movie buff on your list.  Happy Holidays and happy game night!