Holiday Fun for Families (Recipes, Crafts & More!) - The Soccer Mom Blog https://thesoccermomblog.com/category/family/holiday-fun/ Parenting, Kids Activities & Family Recipes Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:24:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.3 https://thesoccermomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TSM.jpg Holiday Fun for Families (Recipes, Crafts & More!) - The Soccer Mom Blog https://thesoccermomblog.com/category/family/holiday-fun/ 32 32 Grinch Snowball Cookies https://thesoccermomblog.com/grinch-snowball-cookies/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/grinch-snowball-cookies/#comments Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:54:51 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=11821 Even the grumpiest Grinch won’t be able to resist the cheer of these delightful Grinch Cookies! A festive twist on the classic snowball cookie recipe and one of our most popular Christmas treats of all time! Grinch Christmas Cookies The Grinch is one of my favorite Christmas movies ever! I think I’m not the only ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/grinch-snowball-cookies/feed/ 6 2-Ingredient Cinnamon Ornaments https://thesoccermomblog.com/cinnamon-ornaments/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/cinnamon-ornaments/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:01:58 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=50144 These aromatic cinnamon ornaments are easy to make with just 2 ingredients: applesauce and ground cinnamon. And they last for years! Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments Every year our family has the tradition of making a different type of homemade Christmas ornament. This year I wanted to try the cinnamon scented ornaments that I remember making as ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/cinnamon-ornaments/feed/ 0 500 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas https://thesoccermomblog.com/elf-shelf-hiding-spots/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/elf-shelf-hiding-spots/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:04:09 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=11731 Get inspired with this awesome collection of over 500 super funny Elf on the Shelf ideas! You’ll never run out of elf ideas with this BIG list of easy Elf on the Shelf hiding spots! Elf on the Shelf Ideas 2023 They’re baaaaccckkk!! It’s almost time for those mischievous elves to make their return! AKA…you better ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/elf-shelf-hiding-spots/feed/ 3 20 Turkey Crafts For Kids https://thesoccermomblog.com/kids-turkey-crafts/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/kids-turkey-crafts/#respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:23:54 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=49826 Get ready for Thanksgiving with these turkey crafts for kids! From puppets to placeholders to festive decorations — there are so many fun ideas here! 20 Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts For Kids Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, food…and creativity! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday with your ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/kids-turkey-crafts/feed/ 0 Pom Pom Turkey Craft https://thesoccermomblog.com/pom-pom-turkey-craft/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/pom-pom-turkey-craft/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:01:12 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=49531 These adorable pom pom turkeys can be used as festive puppets or a sweet kid-made decoration for the Thanksgiving table. Pom Pom Turkeys My middle daughter AB is an avid crafter and is a pro with the glue gun. One of her favorite things to make are different types of pom pom animals and other ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/pom-pom-turkey-craft/feed/ 0 Broccoli Fireworks Art https://thesoccermomblog.com/broccoli-fireworks-art/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/broccoli-fireworks-art/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 20:57:44 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=47406 What a blast! This easy fireworks art activity for kids uses broccoli as the “paintbrush” to make colorful fireworks that look festive and realistic! Broccoli Fireworks Broccoli fireworks paintings are fantastic fun and an easy art activity that kids will love! All you need is some broccoli, paint, and paper, and you’re ready to create ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/broccoli-fireworks-art/feed/ 0 40 April Fools Day Jokes for Kids https://thesoccermomblog.com/april-fools-jokes-kids/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/april-fools-jokes-kids/#comments Sun, 19 Mar 2023 17:08:22 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=8972 Kids will LOVE being “in” on these goofy jokes! A BIG list of friendly April Fools Pranks for kids that are FUN for EVERYONE! (Nothing mean or scary here!) Updated for 2023! I love April Fools’ Day! Don’t You?? It’s such a fun and silly holiday that I always looked forward to as a kid ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/easter-egg-potatoes/feed/ 0 30 New Year’s Eve Activities for Kids https://thesoccermomblog.com/new-years-eve-kids/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/new-years-eve-kids/#respond Thu, 29 Dec 2022 17:26:50 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=11959 Spending NYE at home as a family? Grab this list of easy and exciting New Year’s Eve ideas for kids — from crafts to recipes and more! New Year’s Eve Party Ideas for Kids Before kids, my idea of the “perfect” New Years Eve was a little bit different: dressing up, hitting the town, and ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/gift-wrapping-ideas/feed/ 0 Cranberry Bliss Bread https://thesoccermomblog.com/copycat-starbucks-cranberry-bliss-bread/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/copycat-starbucks-cranberry-bliss-bread/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:58:25 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=16440 This delicious copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bread recipe tastes just like the famous Cranberry Bliss Bars, only better! It’s light and fluffy, with sweet cranberries and creamy white chocolate baked right in. It’s just the right amount of sweet, with a touch of tartness that only cranberries can bring to the table. Topped with homemade vanilla icing, ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/white-chocolate-peppermint-cookies/feed/ 5 Baby Bottle Christmas Ornament https://thesoccermomblog.com/baby-bottle-photo-ornament/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/baby-bottle-photo-ornament/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:30:56 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=16668 Celebrate baby’s first Christmas with this adorable handmade baby bottle ornament! This unique photo ornament will be a treasured keepsake! DIY Baby Bottle Ornament for Baby’s First Christmas This summer we welcomed a new member into our family, and this will be her first Christmas! All of our daughters have a special ornament commemorating Baby’s First ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/baby-bottle-photo-ornament/feed/ 2 Laundry Jug Christmas Lanterns https://thesoccermomblog.com/laundry-jug-christmas-lanterns/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/laundry-jug-christmas-lanterns/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:18:48 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=43940 Transform laundry pod containers into glowing Christmas lanterns with this easy upcycled holiday craft! Christmas Lanterns from Laundry Pod Containers It all started with a Tide Pod container… Last Halloween we had some extra containers that I saved, thinking I could make a Jack-O-Lantern. I loved how my Tide Pod Jack-O-Lantern turned out so much ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/cooking-gift-ideas/feed/ 0 Pop-Up Pumpkin Card Craft https://thesoccermomblog.com/pop-photo-pumpkin-card-kids/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/pop-photo-pumpkin-card-kids/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2022 16:05:34 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=11512 This kid-made pop-up photo pumpkin card makes a cute classroom craft that’s perfect Fall holidays! Free printable pumpkin template inside. Pop-Up Photo Pumpkin Card for Kids Let’s be real — nothing is sweeter than getting a card that kids make for you themselves! Even better when there’s an adorable photo surprise inside! We’ve started making pop-up cards for ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/pop-photo-pumpkin-card-kids/feed/ 2 Red White & Blue Jello Ribbon Salad https://thesoccermomblog.com/red-white-blue-jello-ribbon-salad/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/red-white-blue-jello-ribbon-salad/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:00:06 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=1578 Layers of red, white, and blue Jello make this patriotic dessert a hit at every 4th of July Party! It’s both beautiful and delicious!   Red White and Blue Jello Ribbon Salad Growing up, one of me and my siblings’ favorite dessert recipes was Jello Ribbon Salad — we would beg my mom to make it for ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/cupcake-mothers-day-card/feed/ 6 “Dancing” Mother’s Day Flower Pot Craft https://thesoccermomblog.com/mothers-day-flower-craft/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/mothers-day-flower-craft/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:03:48 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=13287 This “dancing” flower craft is special because it really moves and wiggles! Make this unique Mother’s Day kids craft with our free printable pattern. “Dancing” Mother’s Day Flower Craft with Kid’s Photo If you want to know the way straight to my heart, it is through a homemade card with a hand-written message! My husband ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/mothers-day-flower-craft/feed/ 8 Easy Easter Egg Dye Recipe https://thesoccermomblog.com/easy-easter-egg-dye-recipe/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/easy-easter-egg-dye-recipe/#respond Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:38:33 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=38124 You don’t need a store-bought kit to decorate Easter eggs! Try our easy homemade Easter egg dye recipe using food coloring and vinegar instead! How to Dye Easter Eggs with Food Coloring The last few times I bought Easter egg dye kits from the store, I was disappointed with how the colors turned out. Our ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/natural-easter-egg-dyes/feed/ 0 50+ Egg Decorating Ideas https://thesoccermomblog.com/easter-egg-decorating-ideas-for-kids/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/easter-egg-decorating-ideas-for-kids/#respond Sun, 20 Mar 2022 22:48:11 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=37227 Try something new this year with one of these creative Easter egg decorating ideas for kids! There are over 50 unique designs and techniques! 50 Egg Decorating Ideas for Kids Every year you know that you’re going to be decorating eggs. It’s time to get some new ideas to wow the kids! All of these ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/easter-egg-decorating-ideas-for-kids/feed/ 0 Easter Cookie Cake https://thesoccermomblog.com/easter-funfetti-cookie-cake/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/easter-funfetti-cookie-cake/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:29:13 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=12931 All of your favorite Easter candy…baked into a buttery, chewy cookie! This Easter Cookie Cake is a colorful candy-filled treat! Easter Cookie Cake (Filled with Candy!) I love myself a good chocolate chip cookie cake! We made this heart-shaped cookie cake for Valentine’s Day and it is one of my favorite recipes for that holiday! ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/valentine-play-dough/feed/ 2 Christmas Scented Playdough https://thesoccermomblog.com/christmas-playdough/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/christmas-playdough/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:36:11 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=34816 Get into the holiday spirit with these 3 fabulously festive scented Christmas playdough recipes! Learn how to make peppermint playdough, Christmas tree playdough, and gingerbread playdough!   Christmas Scented Playdough (3 Recipes) These holiday play dough recipes are based on my favorite fragrances of the season! I started with my favorite microwave play dough recipe — which only takes ...
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]]> https://thesoccermomblog.com/christmas-playdough/feed/ 2 20 Dollar Store Christmas Crafts https://thesoccermomblog.com/dollar-store-christmas-crafts/ https://thesoccermomblog.com/dollar-store-christmas-crafts/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:34:06 +0000 https://thesoccermomblog.com/?p=31902 You’re going to love this list of thrifty AND cute Dollar Tree Christmas crafts! Get inspired by these easy Christmas crafts using dollar store items! What is a Dollar Store Craft? A dollar store craft is a simple DIY project that can be made with basic supplies found at a discount store. You might see ...
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