Make Something Day ’06
The day after Thanksgiving, instead of going shopping like many people do, we like to honor Buy Nothing Day. Over the years, that evolved into Make Something Day, and last year, we decided to start our own new family tradition of making Christmas ornaments on that day. That means we get new and meaningful Christmas ornaments to add to our collection every year, we get to explore whatever craft idea seems age-appropriate for the kids, and we sort of kick off our holiday season with a day spent together being creative and goofy.
This year, we decided to bake inedible cookies and decorate them with glue and glitter and paint. Ben was involved at every stage of the process, and was way more focused than I expected him to be. He sat and happily played with glue and glitter for probably over an hour. He created his own little works of art which will hang with pride on our tree this year.
Jennifer said,
November 26, 2006 @ 2:25 pm
The cookie craft looks like a lot of fun! Great idea. I’m impressed with how much Ben was getting into the process.
Grandma said,
November 27, 2006 @ 1:04 pm
It looks like you had a great day. I will be anxious to see them when we arrive in three weeks.
Sarah said,
November 27, 2006 @ 8:56 pm
Very cute. I’m curious about the recipe you used for the ornaments, it looks like it was a lot of fun. I’m thinking of you; I hope your power comes back soon.
Erin said,
November 28, 2006 @ 6:25 pm
What a fun activity!! Ben looks like he had a ball!! I love his face in pic 15 when he is sprinkling glitter! 🙂
Valerie said,
December 5, 2006 @ 1:56 pm
How wonderful! That is why we make rock candy every year…to be with family and not the crazy shoppers!!!