Make the holidays wonderful
(Family Features) There’s no magic like the holidays through the eyes of a child. The season brings special moments and opportunities to make lifelong memories. Infuse your festive moments with extra magic with these family-friendly tips from the experts at Kinder Chocolate.
Decorate together: Letting your family’s creativity soar is a terrific way to bond and nurture kids’ development. Let them take an active role in bringing festive energy to the household and allow them to make some design decisions, such as stringing lights and choosing the perfect place for ornaments or seasonal decor. Create a personalized wreath for each member of the family to display or decorate custom stockings.
Enjoy magical treats: From candy canes to gingerbread houses and beyond, edible goodies are integral to the holiday season. Make treat time special with an option like limited-edition Kinder Chocolate bar Elf on the Shelf packs. They feature the beloved Scout Elf character in single, share and mini sizes. Each pack also includes one of eight collectible cards with a special QR code that unlocks “Let’s Story!” – a unique, co-created digital storytelling experience via Ferrero’s free Applaydu app that lets parents and kids build personalized adventures together.
Traditions: ’Tis the season for traditions and making your own celebrations together each year is even sweeter. Make trimming the tree a family affair, encouraging kids to try their hand at decorating or involving everyone to help clean up before a cozy family meal.
View holiday lights: A simple road trip through your hometown to find the most awe-inspiring light displays can bring plenty of fun. You may even find local light shows that synchronize to radio music in your car. Make it an extra exciting family outing by bringing along some hot cocoa and treats like Kinder Chocolate for the car ride.
Family movie night: Bring the vibrance of the big screen to your living room with an at-home family movie night. Choose a favorite family-friendly holiday movie, some popcorn and treats, then settle in for an entertaining evening together. Discover more free, family-friendly ideas at elfontheshelf.com/blog.