by Elf Helper | Christmas Blog
If you’re going to be celebrating your baby’s first Christmas this season, you will probably be searching for a special ornament for your Christmas tree. You can find many generic “baby’s first Christmas” ornaments at stores, and some are customized with the...
by Elf Helper | Christmas Blog
The “official” Christmas shopping season in the US starts on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. But many organized folks start weeks or months before this date. If you’re one of those who likes to shop early, you can take advantage of free...
by Elf Helper | Christmas Blog
Waiting for Santa Claus to come can seem like an eternity to a child. Those long days from December 1 to Christmas Eve can seem to drag on forever. But toy Advent calendars can make the wait seem so much shorter! Kids love opening a new window in their calendar every...
by Elf Helper | Christmas Blog
I looked at the pile of gifts under the tree, frowning. With five different patterns of gift wrap, everything looked … wrong. Where was the festive mood I’d prepared for that Norman Rockwell backdrop? Something definitely didn’t ring right for that long-planned-for...
by Elf Helper | Christmas Blog
Selecting the perfect holiday gift for friends and acquaintances can be difficult, particularly if the person is someone you don’t know very well. And if your budget is already tight during the holidays, the problem becomes even more difficult. Christmas gift cookies...