Christmas On the Internet

There is so much content on the Internet, there really is something for everyone! There are lots of great places you can visit with the kids on the Internet, this is especially true during the Christmas holiday season.

The most important thing to remember is the Internet can be a dangerous place for children so all websites should be checked in advance for appropriate content, kids should always be supervised while using the Internet.

There are many great sites that are dedicated to kids during the Christmas Holidays. What kid doesn't like getting a letter from Santa? Well how about a personalized video message from Santa himself! This is a great website called MagicSanta.ca, you go to the site and it will walk you through step by step creating a personalized video message for your little one.  It will include your child's name some favorite things about them and even a picture. Kids love this so be sure to give it a try!

This is a definite crowd pleaser, guarantee's to please everyone from your toddler to grandma, and even your teenagers. ElfYourself.com, lets you put up to 5 of your family members faces on elves bodies who then do a dance. It is so entertaining and fun to watch!

One of my favorite things to do over the holidays when I was a kid, and now with my own children is track Santa. I use to do it on the TV, but now my kids love tracking him online. With Norad Santa Tracker using Google earth, your whole family can gather around the computer and watch as Santa travels all around the world delivering his presents. It is fun for children of all ages.

These are just a few of the great sites on the Internet for children during the holidays. Feel free to comment with any of your favorite sites!

Pine Cone Christmas Tree

Christmas is quickly approaching, only 30 days left until it is upon us! There are many great things about Christmas and one of those things is crafts. Kids love making things and Pine cone Christmas trees are a very fun craft to make.

Recommended age: 4 +

What you will need

• Large size Pine cone
• Glue (preferably one that dries clear)
• Paint (fast drying, non toxic would be best) - Green, Brown and other colors if desired
• Decorations for your tree - choice is yours, paints, glitter, beads, felt, pipe cleaners, construction paper *use your imagination*
• Tree base - cardboard and construction paper, or paint your choice .

Firstly this is to be used as a base idea for making a Pine cone Christmas tree. Use your imagination and let the kids explore!

I would recommend putting down newspaper, or something to keep the mess to a minimum. Also have a place cleared where you can put your Pine cone to dry

1. Paint your Pine cone Green to look like a Christmas tree. If you wish to paint the bottom brown to look like the truck of your Christmas tree. This will need time to dry.
2. While the paint is drying you can cut out a base for your tree from cardboard. This can be whatever size you choose. A used a square base about 6" by 6".
3. Cover your base with what you choose, construction paper, fake snow, paint it. The choice is yours, use your imagination and have fun.
4. Once your paint is dry on your Pine cone you can now decorate your Christmas tree. This can be done however you want.
5. Then you will need to place LOTS of glue on your base and press and hold the pine cone into the glue.

That is all there is to it! For those who want some creative ideas

• You can cut little candy canes out of construction paper or foam sheets (these can be bought cheap at a dollar store!) Also using the same material try making presents, snowmen for the base, presents and even your star or angel.
• If you want to use beads or glitter put a bunch in a sandwich baggy, then put dabs of glue on your pine cone. Put the pine cone into the sandwich bag with the beads and shake. This takes much less time then trying to get them to stick 1 by 1!

Most importantly have fun!

Great coupon place for Canadians

I think in the economy today everyone is trying to save money wherever they can. There are lots of places online to find great deals on items and the more you look around the more you will uncover.

One of my favorite places to visit regurlarly is save.ca! The always have lots of coupons for things that most people need on a regular basis. Usally there is always coupons for things like toothpaste, diaper, wipes, popular brands of food, almost anything you will find in a grocery store.

Once you go to the website simply register, including your address. Once that is completed go browse thier coupons and click whichever ones you want. When you have selected all the coupons you want, the website will mail your coupons right to your mail box! Its really that simple.

Enjoy!

Amber Teething Necklace

So many of you may have heard of Amber teething necklaces? No your little one is not suppose to chew on them when they are teething, just wear them!

Many people believe that Amber has properties which can help relieve pain when worn and heated against your skin. So the idea is to let your little one wear these necklaces when they are experiencing pain from teething. They recommend wearing the necklace for a week before you will notice a difference.
So how could this get any better? Well, they also have adult Amber necklaces, bracelets and even anklets. It is also said that when you wear the amber as close to the source of the pain the better it will work. People have reported alleviating pain from arthritis, ankle problems and many more painful conditions.

SO...Do they really work? I think it depends on who you ask. I have one for my son and I do notice a difference, not a huge difference but it helps him so to me it works. Do you think these work, share your opinions!

When I was looking around to purchase one of these for my son I noticed they were fairly expensive. I always like to spend as little money on things as possible...don't we all? So I did lots of shopping around and was able to get mine for under $10.00 Canadian delivered to me, actually I think it was $4.50.

Here is a link to the store on eBay I purchased from, as you will see it has great prices! It was also fast shipping, and the store is a top seller with great feedback!

http://stores.ebay.com/Baltic-Amber-Jewelry-From-Lithuania