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Family Activity: Christmas Around the World

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Christmas Around the World

Photograph Credit: Living Life Intentionally

Beginning today, Living Live Intentionally kicks off Christmas Around the World!

From November 23 – December 24, follow Beth to a new country to experience holiday traditions, try a recipe, make a craft, and learn some geography along the way.

Beth has included a free e-book filled with links, worksheets, and coloring pages for your children ages 2 to 12. This book is your companion guide for each day’s destination.

Enjoy your travels as you follow Beth for the next 32 days on her tour –  Christmas Around the World. Happy discovering!

Christmas Traditions: Santa’s Reindeer and Personalized Call

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Christmas Traditions

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

With Thanksgiving festivities coming to a close, I am ready to focus from the fall season to our Christmas traditions. In our home, Santa Claus is fun. My children understand who the real Santa and Mrs. Claus are, but we still have fun pretending.

One of our Christmas Eve traditions is putting out the reindeer food because the reindeer need energy while Santa is stopping by. 😉 With baggies of oatmeal and glitter (so Santa can find our house from a distance), we scatter the contents in our front yard.

If your family enjoys the Santa traditions, then you may like the reindeer cam where one can watch Santa’s reindeer while daily feedings occur at 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. (EST).

For another fun opportunity, schedule a personalized phone call from Santa to your child for free. You get to choose the message and the time to call.

In kicking off the holiday season, enjoy these fun activities while using time wisely. Happy planning!

Family Fun: Thanksgiving Activities

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Thanksgiving Activities

Photograph Credit: NVT OfficeClips

As my children get a week-long fall break at Thanksgiving, I have been looking for fun activities to provide at home. With so many talented and giving bloggers, I am thrilled to highlight my favorite Thanksgiving activities from around the Internet. Enjoy!

Decorations

Recipes

Free Thanksgiving Printable Packs

Crafts

For more planning ideas, visit this list of 70 free Thanksgiving resources by The Better Mom or the list of Thanksgiving Planners from Amy’s Wandering.

As this fall season is very busy for lots of families, these resources are highlighted for your information. If your plate is full, then bypass these activities. In using time wisely, I only present this list to help those looking for Thanksgiving resources this fall season.

My plate is quite full, but I am printing lots of these Thanksgiving packs for my daughter. She loves the games and puzzles. By reinforcing her desire to learn and decorate, these printables bring lots of fun to my family. Enjoy your family activities around your table, your house, and your community. Happy planning!

Question: What Thanksgiving activities is your family planning?

Outback Steakhouse: Veterans Day Celebration

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Veterans Day celebration

Photograph Credit: Outback Steakhouse

In support of Veterans Day, Outback Steakhouse will give all properly identified military personnel a free Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca-cola beverage. This offer is valid on Sunday, November 11, 2012, and Monday, November 12, 2012.

Beginning Tuesday, November 13 through December 31, 2012, Outback Steakhouse continues their support with a 10% off discount to all properly identified military soldiers.

As you visit your local Outback Steakhouse, compliment them on their support of our military. Thank you, Outback Steakhouse!

Krispy Kreme: Veterans Day – November 11, 2012

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Veterans Day - free doughnut and coffee

Photograph Credit: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

For all veterans and active duty military, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is celebrating you.

On Sunday, November 11, 2012, present your military identification or wear your uniform to a participating Krispy Kreme Doughnut location to receive a free doughnut and small coffee.

With no purchase necessary and no coupon required, enjoy a sweet treat in celebration of your service for America.

Thank you, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and

Thank you, Veterans!