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The holiday cards are trickling in. Why not make them part of a holiday display with this tree-shaped card holder?
Mount this charming metal Christmas tree card holder so you can display your holiday cards throughout the season. It comes with colorful clips to hold each card. And since it’s flat, it packs away for easy storage until next year.
This holiday card holder is $15 at Target.
P.S. Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!
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Drop off woes says
Our almost 2.5 yo goes to full-time daycare and has done since he was 7 months old. Lately when I drop DS off with baby brother in tow, he goes into his classroom with a wave and a smile. When my husband drops DS off on the way to work, DS goes into full-on meltdown mode (clinging onto my husband, wailing to go home, etc.). Has anyone dealt with something similar?
OOO says
Daycare drop offs were rough for our DS at that age too, though it wasn’t specific to one parent. The teachers assured us that he settled down after a couple minutes. As the school year went on he eventually stopped crying during drop offs and would play with whatever toys or activities they had set up in the classroom right away. So it will get better!
Anon says
Our kids are probably super close in age (I have a 28 month old and a 3 month old) and for the past 4+ months daycare drop offs have been like Russian roulette. This morning she barely said goodbye before running off to play, yesterday morning was one of the worst meltdowns ever, the day before was fine etc etc. She loves daycare so I think it’s just being 2.
Anon says
This thread is so reassuring to me. I have a 2 year old and a 5 month old and the two year old has been doing the same thing. Some days drop offs are fine but others very rough. I feel a lot better knowing it’s not just me.
More Sleep Would Be Nice says
Fun, low-stakes question: for those of you that do stocking stuffers – what do you give? Thinking of ideas for DH, and DS # 1 (6) and DS #2 (will be 3). Preference for consumables.
Anon says
Welly bandaids and hot chocolate bombs
octagon says
I hit World Market and the specialty candy stores and just get what strikes my fancy. Usually chocolate coins. Lindor truffles (there’s a store near me with flavors that they don’t sell in regular grocery stores). Silly cookies that are shaped like pandas (I think these are Korean? they are strawberry flavored). Pez dispensers. Christmas-shaped peeps. My kid is sharp but also wants to still believe in Santa, so I try to buy things that we don’t see at our normal grocery stores.
Anon says
Busy Toddler just posted a list this morning. I thought I was done but I just added more!
anonM says
+1. I ordered some off that too.
Tape, bandaids, chapstick, joke book, will add some snack foods like fruit cups and juice boxes that we don’t usually keep on hand. I also wrapped some fun cereal but have done that in stockings before. (mini lucky charms! marketing geniuses got me).
Was tempted on the timer Busy Toddler posted but decided to wait and put that in their easter baskets as I’m always out of ideas by then (both kids have near-Christmas birthdays!)
Anono says
Can you post a link or the post title? Search on that site is failing me.
Anon says
Here it is. You can also find it through her Instagram page
https://busytoddler.com/best-stocking-stuffers-for-kids/
HSAL says
Love her lists. I got washi tape, the counters, magnetic wands, and shaped hole punches for my 5s and 8.
Anon says
the shaped hole punches are great for the fine motor skills, but terrible for the cleanliness of my home!
Mary Moo Cow says
For my 6 and 8 year old, I am doing a face mask, a bookmark, a shower steamer, and lottery tickets; for DD8, also an I Survived book, a small pair of earrings and an AG girl blind bag. For DH, a lottery ticket, fancy hot chocolate mix, and mini cocktail mixers. In the past, I’ve done a pack of Ooly fun pencils, washi tape, stickers, gloves, and tights for the girls and a bunch of gift cards for DH (coffee, donuts, sandwich shop). This is making me realize I need some more things for DD6!
Clementine says
New toothbrushes, band aids, new underwear, a book or magazine, mittens, one ornament per kid, orange and a walnut always, hair accessories, Pokémon cards, fun international snacks (Asian market is fun for this.). Sunglasses or sun hats if you’re going on a winter vacation.
Cb says
My son likes the little cookies shaped like pandas or poky sticks from the Asian grocer.
AwayEmily says
Where do I buy Pokemon cards? My kids say they want some but I don’t see them on the Target app, which is where I buy 90% of my gifts.
Anonymous says
I’ve seen them in store at Target, near the checkout. Limit 1/ customer so they must be popular!
Anon says
I find them at the grocery story! (Stop & Shop). They are randomly hanging towards the end of an aisle. Game Stop usually has them, too
Spirograph says
We’re stocking twins! I always do an orange, toothbrush, socks/underwear, and interesting candy or snacks, too.
Also lip balm, nail polish, bath bombs, a pack of thank-you notes, and “fun” pens or pencils.
Anonymous says
Depends on the year. So far I have Christmas glow sticks, wooden spinning tops, tonies for their Tonie boxes, and candy canes. I’ll add one ornament each. For DD I have fancy skincare products and need to buy some Bombas socks and beef jerky.
OOO says
For our 3-year old DS:
Transformers Earthspark 1-step Flip
Robo Alive Sea Turtle (we love our Fish one)
Spot It Jr
Hot cocoa bomb
Bath bomb
Light up police car
Pull-back racer cars
Calculator (got this from the Busy Toddler list, thanks for the rec!)
For DH:
Packable blanket from Don’t Die In The Woods
Travel-sized toiletries
Liquid IV packets
Bar of soap
Smartwool socks
TheElms says
This is what I have so far:
DH: water bottle, chapstick, tylenol, tums, bandaids (he takes this stuff to the office and replenishes his supply at the office), socks, chocolate truffles
DD (almost 2): Glitter wand toy, small stuffy, light up bath cubes, hair clips, and I’ll probably add some kind of squishy fidget or maybe another bath toy and a snack (she doesn’t like chocolate or candy),
DD (4.5): Glitter wand toy, stickers, light up bath cubes, hair clips, unicorn chapstick, chocolate coins, a multicolor click pen, a coloring book
Anon says
lol to Tylenol and Tums!
Anon says
Candy, toothbrush, toothpaste, socks, gloves, any type of ball (not consumable but my kids are obsessed with all balls – bouncy, foam, pinky, inflatable), bath toys, stickers or temporary tattoos, small games (a yoyo, cards, travel size game, paddle ball, slinky), slime or playdough, chalk, fidget toys, small stuffed animal, matchbox cars, small craft supplies (crayons, washi tape, construction paper, coloring book).
MadLibs/MadLibs Junior has been really popular with my kids so they each usually get a book of that in their stocking. If you don’t already get Highlights or another children’s magazine, a single issue of that.
I basically go to Five Below and see what catches my eye.
For DH, candy or fun snacks or nice coffee, gloves / hat / socks, toiletries or personal care products of all sorts (toothpaste, tooth brush, deodorant, shampoo, whatever he uses), phone charger, desk calendar, bitters, pens, notebooks, golf balls, random stuff we might need more of (batteries, bungee cords, office supplies). But, also always a few fun things: crossword or soduku book, the same small game that the kids got (like last year we all got paddle balls in our stocking and competed to see who could do it longer).
Anonymous says
For your kids, bath bombs (crayola makes some), crayons, rainbow scratch paper. I might hit the clearance aisle at Michaels and see what’s there.
New Here says
I had some luck at Dollar (.25) Tree for my almost-4 year old daughter. I got some washable crayola glue (for her art supplies box), a 24- piece Paw Patrol puzzle, some Frozen “blizzard dust” for the bath. I’ll probably add a new pack of markers and then some of her favorite snacks. Her Christmas list includes chips and pretzels, lol.
DLC says
I always put one of those single serving packs of cereal in the stockings- like Pops or Froot Loops, that we don’t usually eat. Or Pop Tarts.
One year I gave everyone tiny kitchen gadgets- like a mini masher, cookie cutter, garlic zoom. Those were very popular.
A magazine.
SC says
For DH, fancy socks, a phone charger, his favorite candy.
For DS (8), the Ivan’s Hing Challenge game, a cubebot, paper airplane set, and a phone charger and cord.
In the past, big hits in my kid’s stocking have included Kanoodle and bath bombs.
More Sleep Would Be Nice says
These are all REALLY great. Thank you!
Anonymous says
My 3-yo is getting her very own flashlight so our big one stops going missing, Elmo underwear, kid-size binoculars, and some cards for her Yoto player, maybe a Daniel Tiger coloring book if I remember to look next time I’m at Target. DH is getting a fair amount of food things (spicy, so kiddo won’t be interested). When I was little, my stocking was mostly for socks, underwear, and batteries for the toys under the tree. As I got older, it would have useful stuff like lotion and socks and some fun snacks.
anonM says
batteries in stockings is GENIUS! (And before someone comes at me, obviously not for toddlers, but this is great for bigger kids!)
Anon says
happy first night of hanukkah this evening to all those who celebrate!
Anon says
Happy Hanukkah!
I’m feeling quite grumpy about the holiday this year. It’s always a little jarring for me when it comes this early, and I hate the mad dash of weeknight Hanukkah celebrations when we’re also juggling school, work and kid activities. I’m already looking forward to next year when it’s over Christmas break and we can have a more relaxed celebration. I hope others are in a better mood about it than I am though :)
Momofthree says
I had to do a mad dash of present wrapping last night. I recognize I really only need to get the first night done in advance of tonight, but wanted to make sure we had enough presents. This will be the first time we’ve tried doing a present a night so I’m a bit concerned my marshmellow-test failing children will not be responsive to a night of only opening pajamas. We also celebrate Christmas with my family, but this year since we’ll be traveling close to Christmas itself, it makes more sense to celebrate during Hanukkah.
Do people have thoughts on when to do the larger present? Most of them are small but we do have 1 big one
Anon says
I think every family is different. We do more presents and bigger presents on the first and last night with the stuff in between mostly being very small and/or practical. Some people start small and work up, others do the big thing on the first night, etc.
Anony says
I think everyone times the presents differently! We’re making it less about when to do the two bigger presents and more about when to do the one that my son will want to play with or use immediately. For example, tomorrow we’re going to light the menorah and then go out for an event, so tomorrow is a more practical present that’s not a toy; on Monday, we’re having guests, so we’re doing a present that will be fun for all the kids to play with before they arrive; etc.
Anon says
We do this analysis too. The toys and the most time-consuming art thing will be given on Saturday night, so she has a lot of time to use them, Sunday night we have guests so the gift will be small and given to all the kids, the present my husband has to assemble will be on Monday because that’s when he has time, and so on. It’s more of a jigsaw puzzle than summer camp enrollment.
Anon says
i’m feeling kind of grumpy about it too bc DH’s work holiday party is tonight and we have to go which kind of interferes and I am also feeling kind of grumpy about the fact that there are people who’ve been held hostage for 2 months now and are no closer to coming home and about the fact that i need to feel concerned about putting up Hanukkah decorations outside my home in 2023
Anon says
sorry <3 and yeah, my kid's school has an event tomorrow night from 5:30-8:30 that she would have been really upset to miss, but she is in kindergarten and will be a tired mess at 9 pm so I'm not sure when or even if Hanukkah is going to happen. I suppose I could have told her she had to miss the event, but she is already kind of down on being Jewish and I didn't want to put Hanukkah in the position of taking away from fun stuff. I know it's not a new gripe, but I really wish there were more awareness of the Jewish calendar when scheduling stuff.
Anon says
why is she down on being Jewish? Our school has an event tonight, which we are skipping since see above I have DH’s work holiday party, but Hanukkah is 8 nights, and attending an event and celebrating Hanukkah don’t have to be mutually exclusive. It’s not like Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur or Passover where they are more mutually exclusive.
Anon says
Oh just normal sadness about not getting to celebrate Christmas like all the other kids she knows. She is going to the event and we’ll likely just light candles without her (because there’s no time before and she’ll probably be too tired after) which bums me out, but as you say there are seven other nights.
Anon says
i went into my daughters’ kindergarten classes last week to talk about Hanukkah and later in the evening another mom texted me to ask if the holiday is 7 or 8 days bc her daughter says it sounds better than Christmas since it lasts for more days….the grass is always greener…lol
AwayEmily says
Experience gift ideas for a 5yo and a 7yo (who will be 6 and 8 very soon)? Last year we got the 5yo a “ticket” for an afternoon at Chuck E Cheese and it was a huge hit. TBH I bet he’d love that again but that place is my literal nightmare.
Anonymous says
Tickets to a kid-friendly musical, Disney on Ice, or a minor-league hockey game.
Spirograph says
oh +1 to minor league hockey!
We did Disney on Ice a few years ago and my kids were a little “meh” about it, but they have really liked stage shows. Now that I’m thinking along these lines, if there’s a monster truck show near you, that was a surprise hit for everyone. (I never would have considered it, but a friend who worked for the venue invited us to her box seats and we had a blast. bring ear protection)
Anon says
Disney on Ice was surprisingly meh for my kid too.
Spirograph says
Trampoline and/or ninja course parks or a climbing gym (they usually have a beginner package with some instruction + belayers)? My similar-age kids like “the zones” — Sky Zone, Zava Zone, Climb Zone — and have also been asking for Top Golf recently.
They also love Dave and Busters, but it is essentially the same as Chuck E Cheese and I’m with you that it’s a nightmare! (DH takes them)
OOO says
Does you local zoo do a holiday light experience? Ours does and it was amazing! Planning on going again this year. I like Spirograph’s suggestions. Other ideas are bowling, science museum and planetarium.
Anonymous says
Is there a ferry boat anywhere nearby that you could ride? That’s been a huge hit around here.
Anon says
In addition to things already mentioned, my almost 6 year old girl has loved kid-friendly Broadway shows like Frozen and Aladdin, the Nutcracker, college women’s basketball games (although a former daycare teacher is on the team and I’m not sure she’d have a ton of interest absent that fact), ice skating lessons, cookie decorating classes and getting pedicures with me.
If you want to go big, Great Wolf Lodge and Legoland are awesome destinations for weekend trips with kids this age.
Anon says
Sports games (pro, minor league or college) are fun for our family. Also, a voucher for a day at a kids’ museum (we’re in Philly so the Please Touch museum and Franklin Institute are big hits). Ninja zone / trampoline park. Bowling. Indoor mini golf (or outdoor if you’re in a temperate climate). Indoor play center / playground.
anonM says
We are doing a pottery-painting afternoon soon for my nearly 4yo, but of course YMMV as that would not at all be my 5yo’s jam.
Anonymous says
Polar Express or Thomas the Tank Engine themed train ride. Snow tubing. Skiing. Outdoor ice skating.
AwayEmily says
You all are brilliant and have thought of several things I never would have considered. We do have a minor league hockey team, and a snow tubing place, and there’s a kids museum an hour away that I bet they’d love. Thanks!!