Countdown to the holidays with these DIY advent calendars. They're fun, creative takes on an age-old tradition.

17 DIY advent calendars

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DIY: 8 easy cookie packaging ideas for the holidays

Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

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Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

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When it comes to wrapping presents, it’s not just what’s inside that counts. Dress up your gifts with this DIY decorative wrapping paper idea from craft expert Kalpna Patel. It’s a fabulous way to get the kids involved in the gift-giving process. Watch this video tutorial to see how it’s done. (Hint: You’ll need a rolling pin and some bubble wrap!)Check out more <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/videos/">craft videos.</a>

Dress up your gifts with these three DIY decorative homemade wrapping paper ideas from craft expert Kalpna Patel.

Homemade wrapping paper craft

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These homemade cards are made with love—and the palm of your hand. Watch this fun video featuring crafter Darcy Allan for easy step-by-step instructions.Encourage your kids to use their imaginations and try new designs for any occasion. Check out more <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/videos/">craft videos.</a>

These easy, homemade greeting cards, will delight grandparents. Watch how this handprint craft is done in our video tutorial with Darcy Allan.

Homemade greeting cards

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Money recovery: Here's how to get your finances back on track, and ways to avoid the same situation next year.

Money: How to recover after the holidays

Family finance

Her daughter's school didn't do a Christmas concert for the second year in the row, and Hanukkah-celebrating Lisa van de Geyn is miffed.

How my family missed out on a holiday milestone

Mom says Dad says

Anchel Krishna talks about Syona's first picture with Santa, and why it took four years to meet him.

Holiday milestones: Meeting Santa for the first time

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These five easy recipes for holiday leftovers turn classic flavours into something more exciting! Would you like some Eggnog French Toast or Turkey Chili?

Holiday leftovers: Turkey chili and more!

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Get ready to sing the night away this holiday season with these easy-to-follow lyrics to Christmas songs. 

Singalong fun: Lyrics to Christmas songs

From Pat-a-Cake to I’m A Little Teapot, find the lyrics to all your favourite lullabies in one place and discover children's rhymes you may not be familiar with. 

Lullaby lyrics

Deck your baby bump out in style this holiday season with these maternity fashions.

10 holiday maternity fashions

There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Activities

In this adorable home video, Tracy’s daughter, Avery, shares one Christmas wish that you can’t find under the tree. Follow along as Today’s Parent senior editor Tracy Chappell shares her refreshingly positive take on parenting her two young daughters. She’s been blogging her relatable experiences for our publication since 2005.<a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/blogs/tracys-mama-memoirs/">Read more from Tracy on her blog</a>.

Tracy’s all ready for the holidays – except for the one item on Avery’s list that Tracy can’t wrap and put under the tree.

What Avery wants for Christmas

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Try these helpful holiday strategies to make life easier and keep the season jolly for everyone.

8 holiday organization tips

To the Pinarski family, health and happiness isn’t a Christmas wish cliché.

Why my kids didn't write Christmas wish lists this year - Today's ...

Watch this hilarious video Christmas card, as the Holderness family extolls the virtues of their "Xmas Jammies."

Tracy Chappell took her girls to Casa Loma for some holiday magic.

Most memorable holiday kickoff ever!

Indoor Activities

Sarah Lazarovic opens up about being the holiday killjoy in her anti-consumerist home.

Mama Scrooge: No presents for Christmas, please

This video of five-year-old Claire Koch at her Christmas concert will melt your heart.

Video: Five-year-old surprises deaf parents at Christmas concert

Blogs

Jennifer Pinarski shares her family's less-than-perfect Christmas traditions.

4 ways our Christmas traditions changed after kids

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Get ready for the season’s celebrations — minus the long mirror session — with these speedy party makeup ideas.

Perfect party makeup in just five minutes

We cover everything from makeup, fashion, and skincare to funky room decor ideas for kids.

Style

Visiting family for the holidays? This 10-piece capsule wardrobe will have you looking stylish at every festive occasion.

10 holiday fashion essentials for moms

Let Fifi and Fido join in the holiday fun this season with our favourite gifts for pets.

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17 DIY advent calendars

Crafting for kids: Homemade wrapping paper

Crafting for kids: Homemade greeting cards

Money: How to recover after the holidays

How my family missed out on a holiday milestone

Holiday milestones: Meeting Santa for the first time

Holiday leftovers: Turkey Chili and more

Singalong fun: Lyrics to Christmas songs

10 holiday maternity fashions

VIDEO: What Avery wants for Christmas

8 helpful holiday organization tips

Why my kids didn't write Christmas wish lists this year

Video: Xmas Jammies Christmas card

Most memorable holiday kickoff ever!

Mama Scrooge: No presents, please

Video: Five-year-old surprises deaf parents at Christmas concert

4 ways our Christmas traditions changed after kids

Perfect party makeup in just five minutes

10 holiday fashion essentials for moms

Holiday gifts for pets: Our top picks