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Christmas 2019

Elf on the Shelf

Disclosure:  This post is unsponsored (a few linked post were invitations).  All ideas expressed are my own. 

Halloween is just barely passed and already my mind is exploding with ideas for the Holidays… Where will I take the kids?  What will we do together?  How can I get across the REAL reason for the season?  My littles are at great ages where we can really start to do some great things…  Some of these items are easy to do on your own, some you may want to read my review on.  Make sure to come back and check often as this page will be changing frequently!

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Obviously this is going to be a series of posts, otherwise it would get way too long (but I will link them all here for you)… In my ramblings you may find an idea, event, or project that you would like to do with your little ones.  Please, beg, borrow and steal (doesn’t really count because I am giving you permission).  Need a template?  Email or leave a message on the thread and I will get it to you.  I know that all of this is super time consuming (I do it) and not everyone has the time.  Let me help you :o).

Pretty much everything I do centers around my Elf on the Shelf “Marvin.”  Although I think that the clever little jokes and situations that are so popular on Pinterest are cute, and I admire those with the creativity to come up with such ideas, I personally feel that it rewards and shows the kids that being mischievous or sneaky is ok.  My reasoning?  1.  It counteracts what I think the season is about which is giving, helping others, and family. 2.  It gives my kids permission to make messes or play tricks, sends the message that these things are cute, acceptable.  In my house it is not.

Instead, “Marvin” is truly Santa’s Helper.  He brings messages from the big man himself.  Each message reminds the kids to be KIND.  Some messages are reminders, some come with tasks, others with gifts or “secret missions” to complete (they LOVE these).  Every year these messages come on a different letterhead (which I download from the internet).  I found this year’s free download here:  SANTA LETTERHEAD 2014.

Anything that I create and post here, please feel free to use.  The purpose of this page is to help you out not to make your life more difficult.

“Marvin” Brings Letters for:

Welcome Back Letter

Welcome Back Letter From Santa- Generic

*each bullet that is purple links to a post about that item or links to where it can be purchased quickly and easily.  Events or reviews will become purple as the year progresses and I link the new posting to this main page.

Books

  • The Polar Express
  • The Night Before Christmas
  • The Gingerbread Man
  • The Christmas Story
  • The Legend of the Christmas Stocking
  • J is for Jesus: The Sweetest Story Ever Told

Movies

  • Charlie Brown
  • Polar Express
  • The Grinch
  • Frosty the Snowman
  • Classic Christmas Set

Give Backs (Missions from Santa)

  • Santa Sac

Aidan Santa Sac

  • Toys for TotsKids with Brian

Activities (Crafts etc.)

  • Make our Ornament
    • 2016
    • 2015
  • Make Cookies
  • Make a Gingerbread House
  • See the Candy Cane Demonstration at Lucas Candies
  • CHRISTMAS PHOTOS

    • Click the link above to see what our directory members have in store for you!!!

Trips (Events)

  • Storytime with the Clauses
  • Breakfast or Dinner with Santa
  • The Metro Museum Train Show
  • Bronx Zoo Lights at the Zoo
  • Pictures with Santa CLAWS – Read Last Year’s Post and watch for this years updated version!
  • Polar Express Train Ride (Catskill Mountain Railroad NY)

  • Cut your Own Tree!!! – This link is a list of great places you can go and cut your own tree.  Many places have special attractions and activities as well!

Past Trips

  • Holiday Train Show NYBG
  • Santa Paws
  • Santa Trolley
  • The Dreamworks North Pole Adventure (Ridge Hill Mall)

Gifts

  • Pajamas
  • Advent Calendar
  • Ornament Made From Christmas Card
  • Ornaments from out family adventures 
  • 5 Gift Challenge
    • Something you WANT
    • Something you NEED
    • Something to WEAR
    • Something to READ
    • Something to DO

 

2 Comments

2 Responses

  1. Cathy Carroll says
    November 7, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    I work with the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt NY. We are working on our 66th annual Autumn Festival (I know, hard to believe). 2015 is the sisters 125th Anniversary so we want to make this Festival bigger and brighter than ever. We are now looking for vendors. Would you be able to help us get the word out about our search for vendors and then also about our event which will be held on September 27 2015?
    Regards,
    Cathy Carroll

    Reply
    • RocklandNYMom says
      November 12, 2014 at 6:39 pm

      Cathy I would love to help you! Send me an email at RocklandNYMom@yahoo.com and we can get working on this!!

      MJ

      Reply

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