and so the planning begins…..
I am a planner. A procastinator, but a planner. I make lists upon lists. I find it very hard to live in the now. But I am starting to embrace it. So now, even though you can feel Christmas in the air, I am starting the New Year organising....
Catching a break.
Remember this? A Whispering Heart It felt like I was drowning in the ‘busy’ness of life. Of work and blog, and kids and work school and work and friends and a house and activities and WORK. I was treading water desperately trying to keep my head above the waves....
Some Long Awaited Elf Printables!
Here they are… The long awaited Blank Clue Cards – Editable I would love to see how you use them! Dont forget if you have any photos or stories of your Elf’s arrival or antics we would love to hear and see them on our Facebook Page!...
Day 15 ~ Oh No! Where did the Elf Go!
All of these Elf appearances can be hard work! There are going to be times when you forget to move the elf or quite frankly just couldnt be bothered! So here are 5 reasons the Elf has not appeared! Snow Storm. The Elf has been caught in a snow...
Day 14 ~ Reindeer Ride, Food and Craft
This Little Elf has a ticket to ride! Has he been enjoying a joy rideon the back of a reindeer? Or maybe a few reindeers pulling a toy sleigh? This one is about those magical reindeers! “Dashing through the snow riding through the neighbourhood But please make my...
Day 13 ~ Snowball Fight and Cotton Ball Craft
On Christmas day, we ‘Aussies’ are more likely to be swimming in the pool than ice skating! But that doesnt mean we can’t have some snowy fun! That cheeky elf has convinced the other household toys to have a snowball fight! Mnay of these ideas use marshamllows as...
Day 12 ~ A Christmas Book Basket
The greatest gift you can give any child, is a love of reading. It could be just spending time reading together, presenting them with a new book or even sharing a book from your own childhood. Children who grow up in text reach environments have a much better chance...
Day 11 ~ Christmas Cookies
One of my favourite things about Christmas, is saying goodbye to the diet and indulging in some home made sweets! This activity has endless opportunites but is basically about baking together! Christmas is a great time to reach out to those around you, so how about packaging some of...
Day 10 ~ Magic At The Movies
By Day 10 of our Elf adventures, we are all on school holidays! There is nothing better on a scorching day then staying inside, cooking up some popcorn and enjoying a movie day together! The Elf even brings his own snacks and movie for us all! Source: community.babycenter.com...
Day 9 ~ Bubble Trouble
After all of yesterday’s writing it’s time for some more crafty fun! This is one of “My Pigeon Pair’s” favourite painting activity! Bubble Painting! “I love to play with this soapy mix But need your help so I don’t get in a fix Take me outside and blow...