The Holiday Season

Best Secret Santa Gifts

Pull together one of these fun and frugal gifts for your next secret Santa event or other gift exchange.

If you’re looking to create a new family tradition this holiday season, start a collection of Christmas Read Alouds. We’ve created a list of some of the best Christmas books for kids. Reading books with the whole family is a perfect way to create memories during the busyness of the season, and can quickly become one of…

Tips for Traveling as a Family at the Holidays

Holiday family travel can be tiring, but traveling as a family is worth it when you make memories with your kids and spend time together. Follow these tips to make the experience fun and less-stress. Are you hitting the road this holiday season? Are you looking forward to it like a little kid on Christmas…

How to Have a Restful Holiday Season

There’s so much hustle and bustle as the winter holidays set in. Buy this, make that, go here, go there! How can you have a restful holiday season? It isn’t impossible. In fact, with some thought and a little preplanning, you can enjoy not only a restful holiday, but also a fun and memorable one…

Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Let no one be bored or sad on Thanksgiving Day! Make your young guests feel special by planning some Thanksgiving activities for kids. You don’t need to do much, but if things feel a bit awkward for the kiddos, pull out a few tricks to help break the ice. Whether you’re doing all the turkey things, like…

Make a Pretty Gratitude Journal from a Composition Book

Who knew that you could transform a traditional composition book into a beautiful book? This Gratitude Journal tutorial is a great one to add to your list of Thanksgiving activities. Pass it around for everyone at the table to record what they’re thankful for or use it for yourself as a daily reminder to count…

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids

A Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids can be a fun distraction for kids, getting them out of the house and exploring nature, or making good use of time stuck inside when weather dictates. Download these indoor and outdoor versions of a Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt and let the kids run wild – ish. Thanksgiving can be…

Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle & Word Search

Keep the kids entertained — or at least distracted — while your turkey cooks, with this simple, classic-themed Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle and Word Search Printable Pack. Answer keys are included. When you’ve completed the Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle, check out our Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt as well as these other Thanksgiving Activities for Kids. Thanksgiving Day can…