The boys with their Operation Christmas Child boxes a few weeks ago. Why yes, yes we are OSU Fans!

Our boys are off for Christmas break. I can’t stay inside with them all day or else we’ll all go mad :) I am planning a few activities with them inside and out of the house so we stay joyful. Here is what’s on our schedule this week. I’m gonna need to figure out something for next week too!!

Rice Krispies Treats Christmas Tree

I saw a cute kit for around $20 that had a train mold and the Rice Krispies. I wasn’t paying that much for it considering I have several boxes of Rice Krispies I got for free. Add in some $.89 marshmallows from Aldi and it’s way cheaper!

I tried to find a train mold at Michael’s, but they didn’t have one. So, I settled for a large tree pan and a star pan. I bought some M&M’s and Hershey’s kisses and we’ll decorate them. I don’t know how we’ll go about cutting them so they look pretty, but it will be a tree and a star when the decorating is finished.

My mom just brought us a platter of cookies and fudge, so I don’t think I’m going to make any cookies. We usually make homemade chocolate chip cookies. Nothing fancy, it’s all *revealed* on the back of the Nestle chocolate chip bag! There are some good recipes in this Christmas Cookie Recipe book ^[1] too. Do you have a favorite cookie recipe you use during Christmas?

Build A Bear Trip

Yes, I may seriously be insane for doing this but I’m going. Build A Bear has the cutest reindeer stuffed animals. I thought it would be fun to take the boys to decorate their own animal. Then, year after year we could use that as a decoration. If I’m brave, I may actually take pictures during the adventure…if I make it through that is!

Cincinnati Museum

I realize not all of you can come to the Cincinnati Museum ^[2], but you could go to your own. We are going to finally purchase our passes. We’ll play a little and they will work out some energy. I will get to hang with my BFF. Life should be good!

Craft Books

If you are a crafty mom and want some cute ideas, this Christmas Crafts eBook ^[3] has some really cool crafts. I will admit to you now, I do not have the craft gene. It passed over me. I am not kidding.

In years past, I have bought stuff to make something like the Cranberry Christmas Tree, except with colored ornaments. I had this fantabulous vision after seeing a similar decoration at Target. Well, the supplies are still in a corner in the basement. I did try it at one point, but the glue gun got the best of me. It’s a skill I have no acquired.

Do you have any fun activities planned for your kiddos?