Sunday Post: Christmas…A Holiday of Gifts

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Jake at Time after Time has a Sunday Post Challenge and every week he provides a theme…this week’s theme is CHRISTMAS.

Christmas is a holiday that is all about gifts!

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Christmas: Gifts for good boys and girls!

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 Christmas: Gifts for the Baby Jesus!

What’s the best gift you can give your young child? Your love and your positive parental participation in some simple activity like reading a picture book or doing an easy arts and crafts project.

And now some “gifts” from me to you…links that might be helpful.

Are you needing a picture book, but don’t know which one to pick?

Susanna Leonard Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Page

Show Me How! Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem Through Reading, Crafting and Cooking

Are you a writer of children’s stories who needs inspiration, motivation, encouragement and support?

Julie Hedlund’s 12×12 in 2013

Alayne Kay Christian’s Thirty-One for Fun

Alayne Kay Christian’s Sub Six

Happy Holidays…and May the New Year Bring Good Health and Much Joy to All!

Want more information about Jake’s Sunday Post?

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http://jakesprinters.wordpress.com/

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  4. Christmas Cards | Northern Narratives
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  5. Christmas for Jake’s theme | Anotherdayinparadise2′s Blog
    December 23rd, 2012 → 3:43 AM

 

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About viviankirkfield

Mom of 3, educator, author of SHOW ME HOW! BUILD YOUR CHILD'S SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH READING, CRAFTING AND COOKING. I love reading, crafting and cooking with preschoolers and flyfishing and hiking with my husband.

Posted on December 23, 2012, in Uncategorized and tagged , , , , , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. 18 Comments.

  1. Merry Christmas, Vivian
    Enjoy your Christmas.
    I’ll be back in 2013 👏

  2. goodness Santa has a big chair….
    .•*¨*•.♪♫♫♪Wishing you a safe and very Happy Holidays.♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸

    • Isn’t it? It’s no wonder that so many kids are truly frightened when they have to sit on Santa’s lap.:) Jo, have a beautiful Christmas and a  Happy and Healthy and Joyful New Year!  

  3. Have a wonderful Christmas :) Judy

  4. Beautiful post Vivian , Merry Christmas my friend :)

  5. Merry Christmas, Vivian! I’m about to send you an email.

  6. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! I appreciate the ping back :-)

  7. You all look so happy… can’t believe the year ends soon.. :-)

  8. I’m just getting caught up from Christmas travels. I trust that you and your family had a very happy Christmas. It is an honor to have my blog and challenges included on your list of gifts, as they are intended to be gifts. It is a thrill to be in such good company. Thank you for sharing. May 2013 bring you all that your heart desires.

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