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MarilynW
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Posted: Oct 22 2006 at 3:05pm \| IP Logged

I am getting an early start on planning this year. We did Elizabeth's unit from Real Learning last year - and will do some of this again. We are doing Catholic Mosaic. We are also doing Moira's CGS manual (6-9) this year - and will tie in some of the CGS presentations with our usual Advent Wreath/Jesse tree/O Antiphons and other traditional family activities.

The kids like to spend Advent making gifts - does anyone have any recommendations for websites/ books/craft kits/ideas for kids from 2-10 - and a mom who likes fairly simple crafts!!!

I would love to hear your plans/ideas. (or any prior threads - I have had trouble accessing the archives)

Marilyn

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Posted: Oct 22 2006 at 7:02pm \| IP Logged

We made a paper chain using green and red paper.

We put a name on each slip of paper. We made a loop for each day of Advent. We then ripped open one loop each day and prayed for that person.

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MarilynW wrote:

The kids like to spend Advent making gifts - does anyone have any recommendations for websites/ books/craft kits/ideas for kids from 2-10 - and a mom who likes fairly simple crafts!!!

We're making a Jesee tree from Illuminated Ink and I also bought the O Antiphon Christmas Card Kit. I need easy this year - Advent promises to be kind of busy here.

God bless,

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Posted: Oct 24 2006 at 3:06am \| IP Logged

Michele,
Is the O Antiphon Christmas Card Kit also available from Illuminated Ink? I couldn't find it?

Stephanie in Germany

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Hi Marilyn,
Faith and Family Magazine just did a spread on a kids Christmas craft party it was simple and nice. I always have BIG plans every year that normally go no where

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This year with the new baby I have made the commitment to get homemade gifts done! It will really help to keep my other dc busy

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We checked craft books out of the library and with the dc's help (and moms veto power) we made a list of do-able crafts. We photo copied the instructions and with in the next week or so I will buy the supplies and put them into gallon sized ziploc bags with the instructions.
My hope is that I can sit back and nurse a baby while the children craft- and if they can give away their creations.... so much the better

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St. Ann wrote:

Michele,
Is the O Antiphon Christmas Card Kit also available from Illuminated Ink? I couldn't find it?

Stephanie in Germany

It is, you have to scroll down a bit. Here is a direct link: http://www.illuminatedink.com/products/2/14/344/

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Posted: Nov 08 2006 at 4:17pm \| IP Logged

I purchased St. Nicholas ornaments to make with the kids from the St Nicholas Center.

http://www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=632

We are planning to go to a local convent nursing home on the feast of St. Nicholas to share them with the sisters.

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