This is a magical time of the year for children. The days grow short and winds whistle through trees and down city streets. There are snowmen to build, cookies to bake, and a frosty chill heralding winter holidays. Kids wait all year for this delightful time, so it's our job as parents to make sure it's memorable. Fresh out of ideas? Not to worry. There are plenty here to jumpstart your creativity and take advantage of everything this special season has to offer.
Quote of the Day
It behooves a father to be blameless if he expects his child to be. –Homer
We like to give creative and open-ended presents, and lately we've been wrapping up the gifts in fabric squares. For girls, try a satiny piece with a long, pretty ribbon, and boys love a large piece of dark fabric tied up with a thick rope. Just center the gift, pull up the corners and tie. Sometimes these wrappings are more fun than what's inside! Much better for the environment and a great way to use up scrap fabric too! Mary Z
