Besides basset hounds, I also really love hippos, so my heart melted a little bit when I came across this wee clay hippo. Those eyes, the hippo ears, the itty-bitty holly behind her ear—so precious I almost can’t stand it!
On Christmas Eve, we all know to leave cookies and milk out for Santa so that he has a snack to nibble on while he drops off the presents. With Christmas cookies being so tempting for those both young and old, how do you make sure no one eats Santa’s special cookies? If you’re looking for something more festive than Tupperware and a Post-it note, perhaps this “Saved for Santa” cover could do the trick! It’s a reusable plastic plate cover that fits snugly around your plate, and it will clearly let your family and friends know whose cookies are on the plate.
What kind of cookies does your family like to leave out for Santa?
If you’re anything like me, then you include your four-legged friends in your holiday celebrations and maybe even sneak them a Christmas cookie from time to time. Put your pup in a festive mood with this delightful poinsettia dog collar.
During his downtime this year, Raymond ate his way around Brussels, Belgium and enjoyed the historical monuments in India. Where else did he go? Well, as you read in the story “Reindeer Games,” Raymond enjoys some friendly competition, so of course he had to go to London, England during the Summer Olympics!
A cheery addition to any kitchen, this modern red and white tea towel satisfies my fondness for the UK and Christmas. Love it!
The holidays are a blast for so many reasons—especially since we get to dress up for lots of Christmas parties! This ivory holiday top hat would be a fun addition to any outfit for your festive soirées.
This retro elf apron is the perfect pinafore to wear while doing your Christmas baking and cooking. This apron would also be so sweet as a hostess apron over a simple black or white dress, as it’s feminine with just the right amount of festive detailing.
This gorgeous white and gold papier-mâché bowl would look fantastic on its own or you could make it festive for the holidays by placing shiny Christmas balls or pinecones inside.
While we have tons of great educational activities, worksheets, and games in the Elf Pal Academy, you should also check out Homemade Preschool. This site is run by our friend Melissa and includes lots of great Christmas worksheets and activities for your wee ones. There is also a myriad of cute holiday clipart, all drawn by Melissa herself!
In celebration of this holiday season, Melissa drew some festive wallpapers for us to share with you, and we think you’ll just love them! To use one of these fun wallpapers, click on your chosen one to display the full size image, then right-mouse-click on the image and select “Set as background.” Enjoy!
This adorable black bear Christmas stocking feels both modern and traditional at the same time. The wool felt stocking measures 14.5″ x 9.5″ and is also available in other blues, as well as pink, green, orange, red, and yellow.
Becky on Raymond’s Sporty Dream