November 22nd, 2007 Holiday guides, gifts and Thanksgiving Posted by Melitsa in play activities, Seasonal play, Sites to visit, Good reads

Everywhere I turn there are so many great gifts and activities for the kids this year.

Even with the recent recalls of Toys parents are finding new ways to play as well as revisiting some of the long forgotten older methods.

Here are a few holiday guides that might give you inspiration as we head on into December.

Holiday Ideas

Pickel’s post on Hama beads.

Lovely pictures. Great for those rainy or snowed in days .

Handprint magnets by Toddlerheaven

I see a gift idea…

Holiday guides

Best Toys for the Holidays Great series at Not Quite Crunchy Parent

Holiday gift guides Great series at In the trenches of Motherhood

The CDG Holiday gift guide at The Crunchy domestic Goddess

Z recommends 2007 Gift guide at Zrecs

Natural free toy guide at Natural Moms Talk Radio

Top Christmas gifts for ages 1-10 ( Visit the page to find each age group) at Busy bee lifestyles

Activities for Thanksgiving and beyond

Thanksgiving crafts at Preschool Activities Everyday

Fun turkey day craft at Mentor Mom

Thanksgiving centerpiece made of recycled materials at Fun Playdates.

5 little ducks went swimming… at Littlesheep Learning.

15 fun things to do with the kids during Thanksgiving at Play library.

Thanksgiving Thankful book at Mom is Teaching

Creating a beautiful Family memory at Busy Bee lifestyle

Seasonal boxes from More than Mommy

Fun family Thanksgiving ideas at Real Life Solutions

Don’t forget to look out some activities for when you arrive….

11 Fun kid activities to do at Grandma’s house.

and for the journey………..

5 fun ways to make it through a road trip

I love this holiday season because there are so many opportunities to read and listen to stories.

We’ve just check out a huge pile of books from the local library for this holiday weekend. In the quiet moments while the food is cooking I’ll steal a moment with the kids and read them a story.

Maybe you download a story from Storynory to play in the car on that long journey to Uncle Bob’s house.

Audio stories from Barefoot Books make for a visual and audible treat.

“These tales from around the world are perfect for story-time, bedtime, or anytime!

“This delightful collection of tales from around the world includes favorites like “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” (Norwegian) as well as less familiar stories such as “The Blue Coat” (Jewish) and “The Sweetest Song” (African-American). Hugh Lupton’s engaging narrative quickly draws young readers into each story, while Sophie Fatus’s quirky illustrations will have children laughing in their seats, ensuring hours of entertainment.”

The Story tree 

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