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Christmas Week Bucket List

arrowsandbow9 • Dec 21, 2020

Christmas Week Bucket List

Did Christmas sneak up on anyone else? Like, pretty sure I was just in labor with our little Fox and BAM, she's 4 weeks. Hold the phone there, Foxi!

I am so grateful for this time of year spent with our family and taking some much needed time to slow down and reflect. With just a few days until Christmas, we are planning some fun, cuddly family activities to get us in the spirit of the season. Now more than ever, we understand our blessings and we are so grateful for these memories to be made with our fam!

Make paper snowflakes: These are so simple, low cost and make such a statement! You really only need paper bags, glue, scissors and ribbon and these incredible creations come to life! Hang on the tree or by a window and you have a simple craft that really brings a smile. Watch my friend Cynthia's tutorial here !

Make DIY ornaments: We busted out our crafty side this week and the kids made the most adorably simple ornaments for our tree. And these make perfect gifts to for Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents etc! We used our mini polaroid camera (such a great gift btw!), newspapers, string and some other items around the house and they went to town. They look so special because they each have their own personality and they are made with love. Oh, I'm tearing up - darn you pregnancy hormones! I have a ton of other ideas that I have saved on Pinterest !

Make a hot cocoa bar: This year we are transforming [ my favorite place in the house ] our coffee bar in our bedroom to a hot cocoa bar! Hot chocolate is so cozy, comforting and screams Christmas, so we all need it at the ready! I loved a cozy cup when I was pregnant with Foxi, and even though I am excited I can have a glass of wine by the fire now, my go to is still a cup of hot cocoa - extra marshmallows please!
Bake and decorate Christmas cookies : I have a ton of inspiration on Pinterest and this week we plan on baking some new ones and tried and true ones too ! I plan on gifting them to friends and family because who doesn't love a little extra cookie love this time of year?! These Peanut Butter ones are also a HIT!
Do a random act of kindness: Whether you pay it forward in the Starbucks Drive Thru, donate toys or buy groceries for a family in need, there is no act of kindness too small that doesn't help others. And above all else, it makes you feel GOOD. Truly, your smile may be bigger than the one you served and it's a great reminder for the reason of the season!
Watch the original Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer : Can you say CLASSIC? This movie brings back my childhood and there is nothing better than sharing your childhood traditions with your own kids. So we are going to all pile in Mom and Dad's bed, matching jammies of course and watch the original! That hot cocoa bar is coming in reallll handy right now!
At home Christmas Caroles and #aabdanceoff: Let me see those booties shake...to Mariah Carey or Mannheim Steamroller! Whatever your holiday jam is, turn it up and show us your moves! Make sure you tag us with #aabdanceoff so we can dance along with you and share!
Whatever you do this week, we hope you are slowing down and staying cozy.
We are grateful for you! Merry Christmas from The Petrone Fam!

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