Christmas

How to Make Peppermint Candy Ornaments

Requiring nothing more than the candies themselves, some string or baker’s twine, and an oven (toaster ovens are perfect for this project, too!), you can let the kids loose to come up with their own edible creations.

Show Us Your Christmas: the SavvyMom December Photo-a-Day Challenge

This December, we’d love to invite you to take part in our December photo-a-day challenge. Follow the daily prompt words above to create a simple digital photo, then share it on Instagram and tag your pictures with #SMphotoaday so that we can keep up with what our readers are making, baking, eating, and celebrating through the month of December.

T’was the Night Before Christmas: 9 Ideas for Creating December 24 Traditions

If you’re looking for inspiration for creating your own family traditions for the holidays, specifically Christmas Eve, here’s 9 ideas that will get you started.

The Perfect Christmas Dinner Plan

Our 15 day plan for the perfect Christmas dinner is a step-by-step guide on what to delegate, what to make ahead, and even comes complete with a printable check list for D-Day.

The 50 Best Holiday Recipes, Crafts & Activities

Here comes the best of the blogs. We’ve rounded up the 50 best blogger recipes, crafts and activities for kids

A Holiday Party Kids Will Love

How to Survive the Holiday Shopping Season

The holiday season is fast approaching, which means that busy moms have tons of groceries, gifts and supplies to buy in preparation for all that celebrating. But preparing for a season that is so joyful shouldn’t be overwhelming. Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be stressful—with a little careful planning, and these 10 handy tips, the biggest shopping spree of the year can be manageable, efficient and stress-free.

Our Picks for the Top 25 Toys

Shopping for toys is one of the best parenting jobs there is. Get excited about the holiday season with our list of The 25 Best Toys for 2013, full of toys that challenge mental, physical and creative juices, all while being tons of fun.

Plan the Holiday That’s Right for You

Instead of adhering to old traditions and obligations this holiday season, think about what is really meaningful to you and your family.