Do you remember the movie A Christmas Story from 1983? It’s the tale of Ralphie Parker who desperately wants a BB gun for Christmas. Ralphie has to beg his parents, and his Mom is never quite convinced it’s a good thing while his Dad thinks boys will be boys. Ralphie has lots to handle during the holiday season, including a bully that may or may not get him to Christmas day and his BB Gun.

Of course, during the story, everyone tells Ralphie “You’ll shoot your eye out” with a BB Gun, but it doesn’t dissuade Ralphie from wanting his very own.  If you have school-aged kids, perhaps they would like to watch this tale.  Since 1983, it’s not so fashionable to have a BB gun on hand, but the movie is still popular.

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Bakerella takes the cake in 2008!  Look at these absolutely awesome Snow Globe Coca-Cola Cupcakes.  How darling and festive are these babies?  A perfect treat to make with your kids during their holiday vacation.  Enjoy looking over the recipe and the fun recipe!

It’s a great time of year to make a festive holiday menu – whether for a holiday party, an informal gathering, tree trimming, and beyond – it’s easy to take what you have around your kitchen and make it merry and bright for your kids.

Check out these easy holiday menu ideas to keep ‘em happy this season:

Use festive cookie cutters to cut out yummy sandwiches filled with anything that is easy, cream cheese and strawberry jam would be festive

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If you are looking for the names of Santa’s 8 Reindeer, here they are: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen … and, of course, Rudolph leads them with his bright red nose!

Speaking of, I think it’s about time to curl up on the couch and watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.  I love those holiday classics!  Don’t you?

If you are looking for a kids’ holiday party idea that can be used as a stand-alone party, as part of a birthday party, or just a traditional gathering during the festive season … why not make cookies? If the idea appeals, it is really quite easy to put together.

One note: take into account the age of the kids who will be attending to determine how much actual baking will be done. If small kids will be there, having the cookies prepared beforehand and having them decorate the cookies would be excellent. A little bit older kids could handle rolling out chilled dough, cutting them into shapes with cookie cutters, doing an activity while they bake and cool, and then decorating. Older kids will appreciate taking on the challenge of making the cookies themselves from start to finish.

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Time to fill those goody bags with holiday treats. Check out this list of ideas:

• Candy canes
• Flavored popcorn balls
• Cookies in bright cellophane wrap
• Santa and snowmen chocolates
• Reindeer Antlers
• Santa hats
• Fun socks
• Holiday mini-puzzles
• Reindeer blinking noses
• Holiday notebooks with red/green gel pen
• Holiday stickers
• Holiday coloring/craft/activity books with crayons
• Ornaments
• Holiday books

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The holidays are quickly approaching and for many parents, it can be a challenge to keep excitement at bay. Holiday crafts are a great way to keep the kids occupied yet involved in the holiday planning. Here are some holiday craft ideas for kids, courtesy of Celebrations.com.

Santa Stars

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