Nothing Says Christmas than Something Made From the Heart

Christmas Handprint Calendars

     Christmas is right around the corner and you don't have to spend a lot to create the perfect present and one that they will cherish for years and years to come.   The only thing you will need for this easy, easy project is paint and construction paper (both available at any Dollar Store), a paint brush, felt pens and glitter to decorate with and a willing child.  My calendars have evolved and changed over the years, and at one point we actually painted feet as well as hands to make some of the pages,  but the sentiment is always the same-to create a "handprint" memory of your child that year. There are literally thousands of ideas online right now and Pinterest is once again my new best friend. I've included directions to a more detailed version that includes poems for each month below but the ones I made with the girls yesterday as well as with my class are without the monthly poems. The only thing you are limited by is your imagination! 

Celebrating Christmas in July with Honorary Guy Bob

A Look at What's Coming to Disney Parks this Holiday Season

Most people who know me or follow my blog are aware of how much I enjoy the holidays. Our family loves decorating for the holidays and making new memories each season. Celebrating Christmas in July is something I started doing a few years ago, and this year MagicalDaddy.com is full of festive fun!

This month, I've shared some fun photos of Vintage Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort and taken a peek at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World Resort. One of my most favorite things about Disney Parks is how they magically transform the parks into a season of sparkle during the holidays.

The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort is transformed into a winter wonderland with festive wreaths, bows, garland, sparkling lights, parades and towering Christmas trees. The fun includes the Holiday Wishes nighttime spectacular: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season fireworks, live entertainment with Disney characters dressed up for the holidays, and much more! To learn more about Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, visit www.disneyworld.com/christmasparty.

Did you know? 

There are 8.5 million lights strung throughout 

Walt Disney World Resort during the holiday season.

Disney Characters in festive apparel, "it's a small world" Holiday, and of course hundreds of thousands of lights transform the entire Disneyland Resort into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Even Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park goes all-out for the holidays. To learn more about Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, visit www.disneyland.com/holidays.

If you and your family love the holiday season, I would encourage you to think about spending Christmas with Disney Parks. This is just a taste of what is in store this year and whether you visit Walt Disney World Resort in Florida or Disneyland Resort in California, your holiday season is sure to be full of magic and merriment. 

I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Thanks for celebrating Christmas in July with me this year!