Breakfast With Santa on Saturday December 10th

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Shoreline Senior Center is hosting a Breakfast with Santa this Saturday. There will be activities for the kids, story time, songs, and a chance to meet Santa and take photos.

There are two seating times -- 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Call (206) 801-2600 for more information or to register.

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Where: Shoreline Senior Center (18560 1st Ave NE Seattle, WA)
When: Saturday, December 10th 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Cost: $8/adult and $5/child
More Info: Call (206) 801-2600 or visit the City of Shoreline website

Letter to Santa

I'm so excited that Finley is a little bit older and we can start some Christmas traditions. I'm starting to feel the pressure though - only 16 days until Christmas! Time to get going on all the Christmas crafts and activities! Today we started by writing a letter to Santa.

Because I'm not the most creative person in the world, my first stop was Pinterest to find a cute printable to use. I loved this one from Style Me Gorgeous. I like it because it is part coloring page and it doesn't have very many fill in the blanks. Finley is only 3 so her writing skills are still in progress!

I wrote out the words on another sheet of paper so she could just copy them on her letter. Her "book" kind of looks like "boot" but she's actually getting a book and a pair boots from Santa so that's no big deal. I think she did a pretty good job and Santa is going to love his colorful letter!

Just Okay: Santa Story Time at Redmond Town Center

I've been trying to find my Christmas spirit so I took my kids to Redmond Town Center this week for Story Time with Santa. I called beforehand to make sure it wasn't an outside activity since it's an outdoor mall (brrrr!). They told me it was inside Santa's house so it shouldn't be too cold.

When we got there, there were lots of other moms and dads waiting with their kids and one tiny, little Santa house. (Santa's not livin' large this year!) They opened doors around 11 and we all parked our strollers outside and tried to cram in. I think there were probably over 25 kids and parents in a pretty small space. Santa read two stories and then gave candy canes to all the kids.

Play, Stay Away or Just Okay
This was the first Santa story time I've been to, so I don't know for sure if there are better ones out there. But this one was Just Okay. The space was super small, though it could have been extra busy on the day we went. And Santa may have been photogenic, but he certainly wasn't the most animated storyteller I've ever heard.

If you're at Redmond Town Center on a Tuesday or a Thursday at 11, I would definitely stop by and listen to the stories and get a candy cane (this was probably the best part for my kids!). But if you live 20 - 30 minutes away like I do, I wouldn't make a special trip for it.

Mill Creek University Book Store: Story Time With Santa

The Mill Creek University Book Store is hosting a special story time with Santa on Wednesday, December 7th! Jolly Old Saint Nick will entertain the kids with lively readings and the store will provide lots of activities and refreshments. (I heard that those refreshments may or may not be some yummy donuts from Top Pot. Need I say more?)

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Where: Mill Creek University Book Store (15311 Main Street Mill Creek, WA)
When: Wednesday, December 7th 11 a.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: Check out the events page or call 425-385-3530 for more details

Free Personalized Video From Santa

Here's a fun way to get your kids (even more) excited about Christmas. You can make a personalized video message from Santa with their name, photos and more thanks to the Portable North Pole.

I made this for Finley last night and just sent one to my niece this afternoon (who has now watched it at least 4 times according to my sister!).

And don't forget to Elf Yourself using Office Max's fun website. I was cracking up last night when I made this one of our family. Today I made one of Finley and her cousin Ali. And I might have to make one of the cats next. There's just something so hilarious about dancing elves with your faces on them!

Imagine Children's Museum: Gingerbread Village Party

Imagine Children's Museum is hosting three different North Pole Parties this holiday season. The second in their series will be this Saturday and Sunday, December 10th and 11th. This party is all about gingerbread. Kids can design a sweet candy brick for the gingerbread house construction, create holiday pine swag, listen to stories and make ginger-gram for a child in need. Santa will be visiting on Saturday and Sunday and Mrs. Claus will be making an appearance on Sunday only.

The party starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. but the museum will be open for their normal Saturday and Sunday hours (10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday).

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Where: Imagine Children's Museum (1502 Wall Street Everett, WA)
When: Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Free with admission
More Info: Here

Breakfast With Santa on Sunday November 4th

Here is another great opportunity for your kids to get some time with Santa. The Y at Carol Edwards Center is hosting a Breakfast with Santa event this Sunday. Santa will be there for photos and gift requests. They can also do a little crafting and get their face painted. A breakfast of pancakes, turkey sausage, fruit, coffee and juice will be served by the Woodinville Fire & Rescue team (need I say more?).

Admission is $10 per child. Adults eat free with a paying child. (I bet they'll even let you sit on Santa's lap for free, too. Maybe I'll tell him all about the KitchenAid mixer I've had my eye on!) Registration is required and there are still slots open.

Be sure to bring your camera for photos with Santa. This is an inexpensive way to get some pictures for your Christmas cards!

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Where: The Y at Carol Edwards Center (17401 133rd Ave NE Woodinville, WA)
When: Sunday, December 3rd 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per child; adults are free with paying child
More Info: E-mail Mychal-Lynne Pfiester at mpfiester@seattleymca.org or call 425-318-8005 to register

Molbak's: Snapshots with Santa

Sweet little Finley before Santa starting scaring the bejesus out of her

It's time to start picking out those cute holiday outfits for your kid's photo with Santa. Or maybe not if you have a kid like mine who's a little timid around Jolly Old Saint Nick. It can be so exhausting to go to all that trouble only to have your kid scared and crying while you're holding up the line. Then you hand over at least 30 bucks for a picture of them screaming their head off. (Not that I have any experience with that or anything.)

Well, you can escape the chaos and the expense and take your kids to Molbak's for Snapshots with Santa. Bring your own camera and capture of shot of them with Santa. While you're there you can do a little shopping and enjoy a free danish kringle and hot beverage.

Read about our fun morning playing at Molbak's and trying out their delicious danishes!

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Where: Molbak's (13625 NE 175th Street Woodinville, WA)
When: December 3rd and 4th, 10th and 11th, 17th and 18th 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: Molbak's Event Listings

Santa's Coming To Bothell Country Village December 3rd

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Santa will be making his appearance at Bothell Country Village this Saturday. Your kids can see Santa fly in from the sky at 7 p.m. and watch the Christmas tree lighting afterwards.

The fun starts in the afternoon with complimentary hot roasted chestnuts at 4 p.m. and local choir groups performing on the stage throughout the day. The Christmas Grinch will be around from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., the train will be running all day and pony rides will be available 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Lots of fun for the whole family!

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What: Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival
Where: Bothell Country Village (23718 Bothell-Everett Highway Bothell, WA)
When: Saturday, December 3rd 7 p.m. (more activities throughout the day)
Cost: Free!
More Info: Here

Imagine Children's Museum: North Pole Party - Kringle Town

Imagine Children's Museum is hosting three different North Pole Parties this holiday season. The first will be this Saturday, November 26th. During the special Kringle Town party your kids can make candy with Mrs. Kringle, design their own gift card and wrapping paper, and meet Santa Claus.

The party starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. but the museum will be open for their normal Saturday hours (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.).

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Where: Imagine Children's Museum (1502 Wall Street Everett, WA)
When: Saturday, November 26th 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Free with admission
More Info: Here

Redmond Town Center: Story Time With Santa

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Join Santa for a special story time every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. Your kids will enjoy hearing Santa read from holiday classics and new Winter tales.

Before you head out the door, read about my review here.

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Where: Center Street Plaza at Redmond Town Center (7525 1166th Ave NE Redmond, WA)
When: 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 15th - December 15th
Cost: Free!
More Info: Check out the Redmond Town Center Website or call Guest Services at 425.867.0808