The ABC’s of Merrymaking, Holiday baking and booty shaking fun! This is a creative resource for all of us who are looking for ways to be creative in our small and big celebrations.
To be honest I love both the big and the small celebrations but in all of it I like to keep it simple. I am not the mom who hangs wreaths for every single holiday and wears easter egg earrings or snowmen sweaters but I do like to simply enjoy the big holidays! Sometime’s it’s simple like a yummy recipe: chocolate dipped strawberries shaped like hearts for Valentine’s day. Or a fun craft that doesn’t involve too much like cereal box bunnies. Or a quaint little gathering for the family. Or a big celebration for friends and family.
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Okay, this post is getting too long with my cute little ABC’s above so I am going to make it easier for you and put it all on one printable. My favorite is Y!
Ideas for your Holiday Celebrations: (There are too many holidays for me to list here so I will share the big ones with you.)
Three Kings Day (Dia de los Reyes)- January 6th
- Three Kings Day activities– Francis shares her lots of fun activities
- Three Kings popsicle sticks– love these little guys
Valentines Day Feb 14th
- Simple kids lunch from Lisa Storms
- Lady Bug Party
- Chocolate Bundles with Ganache– The most amazing and easy dessert ever.
- Loving Your Man Series
- Acts of Love Valentines Day Countdown
Presidents Day – Feb 18th
Abe Lincoln’s hat from paper plates
St. Patricks Day – March 17th
Easter Sunday March 31st
- Calzones shaped like carrots
- Easter Advent for the Busy family
- Feathered Bunny & Chick from styrofoam balls 10 minute craft
- Bunny Shaped Pretzels
- All Things Spring packed with recipes, crafts…
Cinco De Mayo May 5th
- No Fry Fried Ice Cream Balls
- Simplified Mini Tres Leches Cake
- Mini Pinata in 5 minutes
- 8 Ways to Celebrate
Mother’s Day May 12th
- Handmade Mother’s Day cards
- Tulips Food presentation– really cute
- Handprint Mason Jar Vase
- Easy Embroidered hand print frame
Father’s Day June 16th
- Father’s Day Room Service Printables (2 options)
- Tie Shaped candy filled treat with poem
- Handmade Card- Father’s Day Gift card holder
July 4th You can use your decor from this holiday for memorial day, flag day, labor day
Patriotic Bunting (Trendy Garland)
DIY Aluminum Star Napkin Rings & No-Sew Napkins
Grilled Sausage with Peppers and Orzo
Labor Day Sept 2nd -see above
September 8th- Grandparents Day
Love notes in their pill organizer case
Halloween- October 31st
Halloween Treats- Smarties Bats
Halloween Cupcakes- Ding Dong the Witch is Dead
12 Halloween Candy Alternatives
Deliciously Healthy Popcorn Balls
Halloween Favors: Pumpkin Play doh in Baby Food Jars
November 17th – My birthday, oh wait that’s not a national holiday. Either way here are some birthday ideas.
5 Tips for a Budget Friendly Party
Simple Birthday Celebrations and Traditions
Choosing a Party Theme They will Love
Thanksgiving Day November 28th
How to make pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice from scratch
10 Thanksgiving Family Fun Games
Thanksgiving: Ship Craft Ideas
Thanksgiving Countdown and Grateful Activities for the family
Christmas
Christmas crafts, recipes, home decor, diy…
5 Easy Christmas Advent Calendars
Winter Party Favors: DIY Snow in a Can
Christmas Family Games: Christmas Carol Charades Game with a twist
New Years
New Year’s Family Activity: One Word
New Year’s Eve Countdown with Balloons
New Year’s Eve Countdown: Champagne Fizz
New Year’s Family Activity: Time Capsule
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For the other fabulous bloggers Mamas Tips & Tricks: (There are other great categories in this series stop by and check them out at This Reading Mama who organized this wonderful series)
- Being a Hands on Mom from hands on : as we grow
- Connecting with your Kids from One Perfect Day
- Family Field Trips with Kids from Edventures with Kids
- Fun Healthy Snacks for Kids from Juggling with Kids
- Kids Party Ideas from Mama Pea Pod
- Mama Survival from The Dizzy Mom
- Organized Home from Mamas Like Me
- Printables from Mama Miss
- Raising Boys from Boy Mama Teacher Mama
- Raising Eco-Friendly Kids from Kitchen Counter Chronicles
- Raising Girls from Mess for Less
- Raising a Healthy Kid from Living Life Intentionally
- Raising a Thinking Child from The Outlaw Mom
- Raising Toddlers from Home Learning Journey
- Raising a World Citizen from All Done Monkey
- Simply Celebrating Holidays as a Family from Inspired by Family Magazine
- Teaching Kids about Money from Carrots are Orange
- The Family Dinner Table from Connecting Family & Seoul
- Trying A New Experience with Your Children from 52 Brand New
- Values for Children from True Aim Education
