I found a great site today. Initially, I was looking for stories about Christmas in Canada (which I did find on this site) but discovered that there is tons of stuff here for kids and parents, including free Christmas clip art and printables.
This is a great place for a lot of different Christmas specific topics, including homemade decorations, decorations for kids, recipes and of course, Christmas clip art and printables. They also have song lyrics, gift tags and the like. Everything has a corresponding photograph so you can see the end result.
If you're interested in visiting this site, just click the link below.
Kaboose
Happy crafting and decorating with this free Christmas clip art!
Santa's Address
Have your little ones written to Santa Claus yet?
The day is suddenly fast approaching, so if there are letters that still need to get to Santa on time, here is the address:
Santa Claus
North Pole
H0H 0H0
Canada
The post office is asking that no treats be put in the envelope for Santa because they can't go through the mail well. Don't forget to make sure that the return address is included so that Santa can answer the letter.
If your child prefers to email Santa that's okay, too. Santa is all set up with his own email form page on the Canada Post site. Just click on the Email Santa link.
Email Santa
Hope Santa brings lots of good stuff!
Email Santa
Hope Santa brings lots of good stuff!
Homemade Christmas Gifts
Lovely, homemade Christmas gifts can be a thoughtful, inexpensive alternative to store-bought. It won't take much time or money, it's fun and the recipient will feel special because you took the time to make something just for them. Try it this year and see the difference. Here's one to get you started.
Homemade Herb Scented Candles
These are not difficult. If you don't have candle molds, use tin cans or milk cartons, or pour wax into a decorative jar that can withstand the heat of a candle flame. Paraffin is easily obtainable at the supermarket in the canning section. Wicking can be found at craft stores.
Ingredients:
- 2 lb. paraffin wax, broken into small pieces
- 2 cups dried herbs or 1 fl. oz. essential oil
- 2 wax crayons for colouring (optional)
- candle wicking
- petroleum jelly
- pencils
Directions:
Melt the wax slowly in a bowl placed over a sauce hot water. (I have used a double boiler instead, on very low heat) Stir in crayons if desired. Remove from heat and add herbs as the wax cools. Coat molds with petroleum jelly. Drop one end of wicking to the bottom of each mold and wrap the other end around a pencil resting across the top of the mold. This keeps the wick centred as you pour in the wax. When the wax resembles a gel, pour into mold or container. Allow candles to set overnight, then remove carefully.
*** I have used things from my garden to put into the candles, but you have to watch as they may catch fire. I think that using essential oils is safer. *** Annie
Try giving homemade Christmas gifts this year. Fun to make, fun to receive.
Homemade Herb Scented Candles
These are not difficult. If you don't have candle molds, use tin cans or milk cartons, or pour wax into a decorative jar that can withstand the heat of a candle flame. Paraffin is easily obtainable at the supermarket in the canning section. Wicking can be found at craft stores.
Ingredients:
- 2 lb. paraffin wax, broken into small pieces
- 2 cups dried herbs or 1 fl. oz. essential oil
- 2 wax crayons for colouring (optional)
- candle wicking
- petroleum jelly
- pencils
Directions:
Melt the wax slowly in a bowl placed over a sauce hot water. (I have used a double boiler instead, on very low heat) Stir in crayons if desired. Remove from heat and add herbs as the wax cools. Coat molds with petroleum jelly. Drop one end of wicking to the bottom of each mold and wrap the other end around a pencil resting across the top of the mold. This keeps the wick centred as you pour in the wax. When the wax resembles a gel, pour into mold or container. Allow candles to set overnight, then remove carefully.
*** I have used things from my garden to put into the candles, but you have to watch as they may catch fire. I think that using essential oils is safer. *** Annie
Try giving homemade Christmas gifts this year. Fun to make, fun to receive.
Uniquely Canadian Christmas Gifts
In keeping with the theme of this blog, here are some Christmas gift ideas with a uniquely Canadian flavour. Click on any of the pictures for more information on Canadian Christmas gifts.
What could be more Canadian than maple syrup? This is a gift that you can get away with spending only $10.00. Sweet gift idea!
Another typical Canadian symbol is the moose. You can get Canadian Moose beanie babies, minted coins, books, antique posters, tapestries and more. These are definitely uniquely Canadian Christmas gifts.
For the coin collector, there are of course, mint condition releases of commemorative issue coins available for sale, as well as coin jewellery.
Don't forget about the other animals that we're known for - the Canadian goose and the beaver. The same goes for these two as far as gift selection goes. There are several things available.
We can give gifts that are truly representative of Canada. Hope this short list helps stimulate some good ideas for the recipients on your list that you wish to give uniquely Canadian Christmas gifts to.
What could be more Canadian than maple syrup? This is a gift that you can get away with spending only $10.00. Sweet gift idea!
Another typical Canadian symbol is the moose. You can get Canadian Moose beanie babies, minted coins, books, antique posters, tapestries and more. These are definitely uniquely Canadian Christmas gifts.
For the coin collector, there are of course, mint condition releases of commemorative issue coins available for sale, as well as coin jewellery.
Don't forget about the other animals that we're known for - the Canadian goose and the beaver. The same goes for these two as far as gift selection goes. There are several things available.
We can give gifts that are truly representative of Canada. Hope this short list helps stimulate some good ideas for the recipients on your list that you wish to give uniquely Canadian Christmas gifts to.
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