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    Small Santa, Big Heart: My Little Santa Claus

    December 21, 2025 - By 

    What happens when Santa Claus is the one in need of a gift? When young Magali meets a tiny, lost Santa on Christmas Eve, she discovers that the greatest holiday magic comes from compassion in My Little Santa Claus. I received product for consideration. Amazon affiliate links are included in this post as a service to readers. Any purchases made via the links within result in compensation. Available in English for the first time, this rediscovered gem, My Little Santa Claus, by beloved author-illustrator Gabrielle Vincent is a masterclass in simple storytelling through kindness. If you know me, or spend…

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    Cute Children’s Christmas Letter to Santa Writing Prompt

    December 1, 2020 - By 

    I think we can all easily recall that time during childhood when we believed wholeheartedly in magic and in Santa Claus. Back before pandemic was even a word in our daily vocabulary, as children we wrote at least one creative and joyful letter to Santa each year. Dear Santa Letter Writing an annual letter to Santa was something I looked forward to for weeks before Christmas. It was my chance to plant suggestions in my home, and send them directly to the North Pole. As an adult, I have enjoyed many years of creating that illusion for my kids. I…

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    17 Cute Santa Treats to Make and Share

    December 1, 2017 - By 

    Oh I know Christmas seems right around the corner, doesn’t it? It somehow sneaks up on all of us every year. But this year I have been sharing some great treats and baked goods that may help you prepare some of the baking at least. As for the gifts, well I will probably share some gift ideas here too. Odds are good there will be shopping. Baking some of these Santa Treats ahead of time might help you stay on top of that one task. 17 Santa Treats 1. Chocolate Santa Pretzels 2. Rice Krispie Treat Bars 3. Santa Claus…

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    Cozy Up With Hallmark Holiday Gifts 2016 #Giveaway #LoveHallmarkCA

    December 16, 2016 - By 

    Winter is the perfect time for nesting. This time of year almost everyone wants to crawl under a warm blanket, light a candle and curl up with a good book. Once you’ve sent the Hallmark cards and decorated, then wrapped all the presents you can do just that with these sweet Holiday Gifts. This year Hallmark delivered with so many beautiful gifts that I hardly know where to start. As always Hallmark has the cutest stuffed interactive animal gift. This year Frosty Friends Shivering Polar Bear Interactive Stuffed Animal is already giving us cuddles. This sweet guy was going to…

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    Children’s Christmas Letter Printable

    December 2, 2016 - By 

    Happy December everyone!! This is one of my favourite months, but also one of my busiest months. Around here business is crazy during the month of December. I am wrapping up several year end accounts and posts and I am swimming in content. I usually have a gift guide happening too. Let’s face it December is a social media marketing dream. I enjoy that but, there’s also all the other regular Christmas details. Like shopping for Christmas presents, plotting a family gathering and a meal or two, as well as planning some ski trips. Here’s one small freebie Christmas letter…

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    Reindeer Coloring Page Printable

    December 12, 2014 - By 

    Merry Christmas!! Soon you will be looking for activities and games to keep your little people busy. Believe me, I know! In the interest of keeping the peace and helping Moms and Dads out, I have been offering free printables this month. Very grateful I have finally figured out how to share these with you. This week I have a Reindeer Coloring Page. Earlier this week I shared a Santa colouring page printable for you. That one is here Santa. Keep reading over the next few weeks because I have several more to share with you. In fact I might have…

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    Free Printable Santa Coloring Page

    December 4, 2014 - By 

    I don’t know about you, but my kids are forever coming in from school and asking for free printables off the Internet. So, in the interest of keeping them happy and occupied, I often google free printables after they get in and end up trying to locate something cute and age appropriate for them to do. This time of year, as we decorate and trudge through snow and start gearing up for the holiday season everyone is a little more stressed, a little more excitable anxiously waiting for Santa to arrive. I need things my kids can do quietly. I…