Advent Activity Archives - Alanna George

Handmade Holidays | Stamped Spice Bags with Candy

By Alanna George, on December 3rd, 2013

Preschool Craft, Kid Craft, Advent Activity, Handmade Gift, Christmas Craft, Kid Christmas Craft, DIY Christmas

Are you in the holiday spirit yet? We had a great time decorating the tree over the weekend. Everyone is old enough now that they can help hang the ornaments. It’s a special and magical year for us and I love that all of my kids are so into the Christmas spirit. This week . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Stamped Spice Bags with Candy

Advent Activity | Holy Family Figures

By Alanna George, on December 12th, 2012

Christmas seems to be just around the corner! My kids are so excited to make Christmas related crafts. I came up with these easy to make Holy Family figures for my daughter to create and display in her room.

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Advent Activity | Pom-Pom Ball Wreath Pin

By Alanna George, on December 6th, 2012

This is a quick craft you can do with your kids during the holidays. This festive wreath is perfect to wear on a coat or backpack to show some holiday cheer!

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Advent Activity | Porcupine Pinecone Ornament

By Alanna George, on December 13th, 2011

I know a porcupine really has nothing to do with Christmas, but my boys love to make things out of pine cones, so this is perfect. They had so much fun creating these little critters to hang on the Christmas tree. (Yes, the little one has a tiny pebble glued on its head…) We . . . → Read More: Advent Activity | Porcupine Pinecone Ornament

Advent Activities | Countdown for 2011

By Alanna George, on November 16th, 2011

Are you getting ready for the countdown to Christmas? I am getting everything prepared here. My kids look forward to the Advent crafts and activities we do every year while we count down the days of December!

If you visited here last year you have probably seen my Jesse Tree for Kids Ornament Tutorial. . . . → Read More: Advent Activities | Countdown for 2011

Advent Activity | Snowman Poop

By Alanna George, on December 14th, 2010

{Handmade Holiday Idea}

This year we are making some Snowman Poop to give out as a joke to Uncles and Grandpas. I am sure they will think this is a fun gift from my kids. Don’t you know a silly Uncle or co-worker who deserves some Snowman Poop? My kids usually eat as many . . . → Read More: Advent Activity | Snowman Poop

Advent Activity | Magic Reindeer Food

By Alanna George, on December 8th, 2010

{Handmade Holiday Idea}

Isn’t this a magical Christmas season? My kids are enjoying every minute of the craziness here at our house. One project we love to make year after year is Magic Reindeer Food. We make a special trip outside on Christmas Eve to sprinkle our special mixture all over the front lawn.

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Advent Activity | Trim-A-Tree

By Alanna George, on December 3rd, 2010

{Handmade Holiday Idea}

I love to have this project ready the day we put up our tree. My kids love to help decorate our tree, but at some point I have to finish up with the breakable bulbs and other trimmings I don’t want them to touch. That is when I sit them down . . . → Read More: Advent Activity | Trim-A-Tree

Advent Activity | The Jesse Tree for Kids

By Alanna George, on November 17th, 2010

Each year, for the past 3 years, I have tried to do 24 days of activities with my kids to celebrate the Christmas and Advent season. This year we will be focusing on the Jesse Tree. I would love for all of you to follow along with us and enjoy the spirit of the . . . → Read More: Advent Activity | The Jesse Tree for Kids