Funwraps for kids to delight in at Christmas

Some fun Christmas ideas for kids that will make their Christmas a merry one!  Enjoy! 

WANNA BUILD A SNOWMAN? - UNWRAPPING HOW TO MAKE FAKE SNOW

               
                                      

How to make DIY artificial snow. Build your own snowman and make a Christmas winter wonderland decoration. Use baking soda and hair conditioner to create your fake snow.

GRINCH SLIME RECIPE FOR A HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS!

The kids will love turning a favorite Christmas book and movie into slime with this super easy Grinch theme! This simple Grinch slime recipe is perfect for little hands.

Recipe


* 2 cups of green glitter glue
* 1-2 cups of liquid starch

Method

Begin by pouring 2 cups of green glitter glue into a large mixing bowl.  Add a few drops of holiday extract if scent is desired.  You can also add additional glitter and heart gems. 

Slowly begin adding liquid starch in small amounts and mixing until desired concisely is reached. As you mix the ingredients the slime will form.

Once the slime is formed remove it from the bowl and knead it with clean dry, hands.  After a bit of kneading you will have the perfect holiday slime! 

Troubleshooting:  

Is your slime to sticky?  Add a little more starch and knead.  Is your slime to rubbery?  OOOPS!  You added too much starch.  No biggie. Just add a little glue to your slime and knead it in!  Liquid starch can be hard to find in stores.  You can purchase it on Amazon. 

SLIME TIP #1: KNEAD YOUR SLIME!

We always recommend kneading your slime well after mixing. Kneading the slime really helps to improve it’s consistency. Slime needs to be kneaded 🙂

SLIME TIP #2:  MAKE STRIPES! Use red and green glue. 

Stretch pieces of slime into long “snakes” and place side by side to create a striped effect. Keep in mid that eventually the colors will mix together.

SLIME TIP #3: TO GET THE BEST STRETCH, PULL YOUR SLIME SLOWLY.

How big of a stretch can you get?  Pull too hard and your slime breaks fast! Many times this is why people don’t consider their slime stretchy enough.

STORING YOUR SLIME

Slime lasts quite awhile!  You can use reusable containers in either plastic or glass. Make sure to keep your slime clean and it will last for several weeks. I love the deli style containers.

If you want to send kids home with a bit of slime from a camp, party, or classroom project, I would suggest packages of reusable containers from the dollar store or grocery store or even Amazon. 

Silly Stocking Stuffers

If good little boys and girls get Snowman Soup, what do the naughty ones deserve? Snowman Poop!

This inexpensive holiday gag gift is easy to make for office gifts, Secret Santa exchanges or stocking stuffers.

Naughty but sweet, it's sure to get a holiday giggle from family and friends.

Snowman Poop Recipe

To make Snowman Poop, place a handful of mini-marshmallows in a small zipper food storage bag or decorated cellophane treat bag, then attach a gift tag with the Snowman Soup poem.

Choose a free printable Snowman Poop gift tag, or hand-write a tag using the Snowman Poop poem below.

Snowman Poop Poem

I hear that you've been naughty,
So listen, here's the scoop...
I'm running short on coal this year,
So you get "Snowman Poop"
Love, Santa

Magic Reindeer Food

Many families leave cookies and milk for Santa, but what about his reindeer?

Sprinkled on the lawn on Christmas Eve, Magic Reindeer Food leaves a glittering path--and a sweet snack--for Rudolph and friends.

An inexpensive stocking stuffer, Magic Reindeer Food makes a great classroom or Secret Santa gift.

Package this simple recipe in zipper food storage bags, and add a free printable gift tag containing the Magic Reindeer Food poem to make Magic Reindeer Food easy to make--and to give.

Magic Reindeer Food Recipe

In a small zipper food storage bag or empty shaker container, mix:

• 1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup red or green sugar crystals (as used for cake decorating)

[Note: many Internet recipes for Magic Reindeer Food call for craft glitter, which can harm birds or wildlife if ingested. For safety, substitute colored sugar crystals and be kind to animals!]

Add a printable gift tag or bag topper, or hand-print a tag using the Magic Reindeer Food poem below.

Magic Reindeer Food Poem

Be sure to take this magic food and sprinkle on the lawn,

On Christmas, Santa's reindeer travel miles before the dawn.

The smell of oats and glitter path will guide them on their way

And you'll wake up to Santa's gifts next morn on Christmas Day!

Printable Magic Reindeer Food Gift Tags

Reindeer Poop: A Silly Stocking Stuffer To Make

Santa knows if you've been naughty or nice, so what does he leave for naughty little girls and boys? Reindeer Poop!

A silly stocking stuffer (of dubious taste!), Reindeer Poop is easy to make with this simple recipe, Reindeer Poop poem, and free printable Reindeer Poop gift tags.

Mix up a batch today to get a seasonal giggle from coworkers or family members.

Instructions

To make Reindeer Poop, place a handful of malted milk balls or chocolate-covered raisins in a zipper food storage bag or decorated treat bag.

Seal bag and label with the printable Reindeer Poop gift tag of your choice.

Pre-printed with the Reindeer Poop poem, the tags below will give a professional flair to your handmade holiday gift. Or hand-write the Reindeer Poop poem below and attach.

Reindeer Poop Poem

I woke up with such a scare when I heard Santa call...

"Now dash away, dash away, dash away all!"

I ran to the lawn, and in the snowy white drifts,

those nasty reindeer had left "little gifts".

I got an old shovel and started to scoop

Neat little piles of "reindeer poop."

but to throw them away seemed such a waste,

So I saved them, thinking you might like a taste!

As I finished my task, which took quite a while,

Old Santa passed by and he sheepishly smiled.

And I heard him exclaim as he rose to the sky~~~

"Well, they're not potty trained, but at least they can fly!”

Christmas is coming.... have lots of fun with these ideas! 

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