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Gift Bows from Scout
Gift bows were part of Scout’s December 7th visit. This was a fairly easy, though appreciated Scout day. Our elf was up to some mischief, much to my oldest son’s delight. He was very much looking forward to some type of tricks. My kiddo was wondering if Scout was going to do anything to make…
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Easy7-String Friendship Bracelet
A friendship bracelet is fun to make, easy to give and very nostalgic. My kiddos enjoy creating things that they can give to family and friends. When I was younger I liked to make many things. One thing was beaded jewelry. Another craft I enjoyed working with was oven-bake/polymer clay. One more crafty activity I…
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Throw a fun Vet Birthday Party
A Vet-themed birthday party is a fun option for an animal lover. My middle son has wanted to be a Vet since he was three years old. He loves animals, science, nature and learning what he can about all of those topics. Depending on the age level of kids for your party, there are many…
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Popcorn Bar from Scout
On December 8th my kiddos did not have too much trouble locating Scout. He was on the hutch in our dining room, tucked on top of a popcorn box. The box was surrounded by popcorn and candy. It was a Friday, so Scout planned some family fun for the evening. He set up a popcorn…
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Painting Wooden Eggs
Painting or dyeing eggs around Easter is a popular activity. Simple or extravagant, many eggs are decorated for this holiday. When I was growing up I did not paint wooden eggs. I did, however, color real eggs a number of ways. Types of Eggs One way to decorate eggs was to use a blown egg.…
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Nativity time for Scout
We believe the reason to celebrate Christmas centers around the birth of Jesus Christ. The nativity is a representation of that. On December 6th, Scout had found a clever spot to hide. This was not where my kids would have looked. They never would have guessed that he would be visiting one of our nativity…
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Candy Canes from Scout
On December 5th Scout picked a very good hiding spot and brought candy canes for my kiddos. He was on an office chair. The chair was filled with stuffed animals. Scout was hidden between the faces of the stuffies. My kiddos walked past him several times, not even suspecting that he would be among the…
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Star-shaped Cookies from Scout
On December 4th my two older kiddos woke up and went in search for Scout. After not too much looking they found him perched on top of the printer in the office area. With him was a note for the boys. Along with the note was a container filled with sweet-smelling star-shaped cookies. In his…
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Blunder of Dog Biscuits for Scout
Dog biscuits were part of Scout’s December third visit. The third day brought a little fun and curiosity to Scout’s life. My kiddos quickly found him in the kitchen area. My oldest son was thrilled that Scout was doing things and not just hiding in places. He was hoping for more excitement, but this was…
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Welcome Letter: The Elf on the Shelf Day 2
On December 2nd, my kiddos woke up, eagerly searching to see our new visitor. They found him in the dining room. He was “hanging out” on the chandelier above the table. Scout brought our family a welcome letter. In his letter, he thanked them for giving him a name. On the first day my middle…