Santa – HOME ON THE CORNER

Good morning! Just a few more days until Christmas!! Are you ready!! I am all set to go! I am just waiting for family to come so we can spend some time together. Maybe you are looking for something special to do with the family you are with. Here is a game that is fun for all ages.

I played a game similar to this back when I was in high school, back in the stone ages, you know, before cell phones. :0 I think we used Polaroid cameras. I guess now that Polaroids are back again, you could still use them! This game will take a little planning ahead of time, but it’s not too difficult.

You will need:

a larger group of people
a list of items to find
a phone or camera

Before the party, you need to decide where your scavenger hunt will be. Will it be inside the house, around the neighborhood, at the mall? Once you decide where, you will need to walk around that space and make a list of the items you want found. This can be as easy or specific as you want. It could be a general item like an inflatable Santa to finding the house with 3 palm trees and a penguin. You will want a list between 10 -20 things depending on how long you want the game to go and the space you selected.

Divide your large group into smaller groups, between 2 and 6 are probably the best. It can include any age groups too. If you have younger kids, you will probably want an adult as a chaperone and to help out when needed.

Each group will get the same list of items, but in a different order. That way they are going in different directions and won’t see where the other groups went. They will follow the list and take a picture of each item as they find it. They need to be back at a designated point within the allotted time with their pictures.

Some things to decide and to explain before you start.

You will need to decide how picky you are about the pictures. Do you want exactly the object you are thinking of or just something similar?
Print out your lists.
Do you want pictures with participants in it?
Will there be prizes for just the winner or all players?
Also, be sure you players are respectful of other peoples property or other shoppers.

Now you are ready to start! Get your groups divided, explain how the game works and go! Once time is up, the teams should be back at a meeting point with their pictures.

Now, have fun and make some great family memories!!

Hey everyone! Did you know that Christmas is coming?! Big shock, right? Actually, we still have some time, but there are less that 100 days to get ready. Lauren and I were inspired by Paperless Post (check out some of their fun Christmas cards) to share some of our favorite Christmas memories. Paperless Post is a design-focused site that provides online and printed invitations, cards, and stationery. Christmas cards are a big part of the holiday season. I know I always look forward to getting cards from friends and relatives all over the country. It’s the one time of year we get to catch up on all that has happened in the past year. Paperless Post asked if we could share some of our favorite Christmas memories.

Many, many years ago, when I was just 5 years old, Santa came directly to my house and visited my sister and I. We were in awe! We sat on his lap and told him everything we wanted . I even got to hold and ring his Christmas bells! I remember going to bed right after he left and listening so hard for the bells and reindeer hooves on my rooftop.

Even my parents had to peek at Santa! These were published in our local newspaper back in 1973.

Here is the perfect card to remember this event! Remember, you can order paper copies or send these online. Click on the picture to go see this card.

Another great tradition is the annual family picture. Of course, our picture always has to include our doggies, and sometimes even the cats, if they cooperate.

A photo card would be a great way to showcase your family picture.

Hey everyone! Lauren here! When I think of Christmas, there are a few things I think of. One of my favorite memories was when I was 5 years old (I know, long ago!). I was a huge fan of horses and I wanted my own horse. Well, I got a horse!

Not a real one, but a bouncy horse to ride in the house. Haley and I had no idea we were getting a horse, but we screamed and couldn’t contain our joy when we saw this bouncy horse in the living room.

Even though this card doesn’t have horses, it has reindeer, and that’s close enough right?

Another tradition my mom’s side of the family has is one person is picked as Santa to pass out of the gifts. It is normally one of us grandkids, and we always have fun with it. And, the gifts are passed out from youngest to oldest. I have no idea where that tradition came from, but it’s a great tradition!

Well, we hope that you enjoyed this post! Please check out Paperless Post because they have some beautiful cards! Remember, these cards can be sent online or by snail mail!