2014 North Pole Breakfast

Our Annual North Pole Breakfast

 

As always we had our Annual North Pole Breakfast to kick off the holiday season...

This year we had to have it a little early, but it was enjoyed just the same!

Last year I used the Blue North Pole theme and I was not happy with it as I like the traditional Red & Green holiday colors so this year I went back to it!!!

I had a photo backdrop with props, and the usual menu of: Christmas Tree Waffles, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Muffins, Reindeer Donuts, Snowman Donuts, Elf on the Shelf cupcakes, and more!!!!

 

My Table Setting for the 2014 North Pole Breakfast

 

Christmas Tree Waffles

 

Time to EAT!!!

 

Fun times with Photo Props!

 

Muffins and Elf on the Shelf Cupcakes

 

Photo Back Drop and Props

 

Our Elf Friends have returned!!

 

Table View

 

Reindeer Donuts

 

Gifts from our Elf's

 



North Pole Breakfast 2013!!!

I was not thrilled with with colors I had to use this year... I am a Red & Green kind of girl when it comes to Christmas stuff, but last year when everything clearanced this is what I could find... So I went with it.  Next year I am hoping we can go back to Red & Green!!!

 

Goodies for everyone... New elf ornaments, candy, and more candy!!!

Here were the kids place setting... Winter Wonderland

 

They are always happy to get a great breakfast and goodies at any age!

Breakfast was Christmas Tree Waffles

 

 

Bella was also there from Grandma's house bringing goodies too!!

Christmas Shirts for everyone!!! 

Fun and Food a plenty!

 

Okay so I prob over did it a little but I just love themed breakfast, lunch, or dinners...

Christmas is always fun to celebrate this time of year...

 

He hates photos, but he loves food and free gifts so he participates even as a teen.  What more can I ask for really??

 

Ended with Fun Elf photos!!!

 

 It was a great time for everyone...

Cant wait for next years North Pole Breakfast!!!

 

Christmas Clearance... Get Ready for 2013 Christmas NOW!

This is the time of year that I get a little BLUE because Christmas is over, but put on a happy face and get to the stores to get CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE for next Christmas...

I have already strted planning my North Pole Breakfast for 2013!!! I got the paper goods on CLEARANCE!!! So here they are:

I usually go all RED& GREEN, but this set was too cute to pass up with the North Pole Sign and all!!! It was found at Walmart.  Here are a few items I also got for the 2013 North Pole Breakfast:

I may go back to see if I can get the Santa cups that match better, and see if I can find blue straws...

Here is some of my loot for GOODIE BAGS, and CRAFT TIME!!!

Scentos Markers & Bubbles, Reindeer Pen, Christmas Bulb Pen, Hand Tattoos, Vinyl Crafts, Christmas Jewlery, Glitter Tattoos, Grow a Christmas Tree, Grow a Stocking, Ornament Crafts, and MORE!!

I do the 25 Days of Christmas Activities starting December 1.  I get my crafts and goodies from the CLEARANCE sections from the year before...  I pick up most things while they are 50-75% off with the exception of candies.  I get paper goods for my cookie exchange, Christmas themed breakfast, Grinch dinner, and north pole breakfast if I can...  I get Christmas crafts, jewelry making kits, and stuff for goodie bags.  I also pick up things to use for our Elf on the Shelf Herbie...  This year I found Wine Aprons that are a perfect size for a Elf!  I also found a hat and scarf set for him.

Here are the Wine Aprons that Fit our Elf so Perfectly!  So Yes I got all 4!!! I mean for $1.69 these are cute, but 75% off they are FABULOUS!

And His new Hat & Scarf Set... $1.69 regular price, but it was 75% off

Crafts for Next Christmas all 70-75% off!!!

 

Items for Goodie Bags 75% off



Here is where I shopped today:

Michael's - 70% off all Christmas.  I got Crafts, and Goodie Bag Items.

Hobby Lobby - 66% off all Christmas.  I got Goodie Bag Items.

The Christmas Tree Store - 75% off Christmas.  I got Wine Bottle Aprons, Hat & Scarf Sets for our Elf.

TOMORROW I AM HOPING Walmart goes 75% off... I will get paper goods, crafts, beauty items, goodie bag items.  I buy beauty items at Walmart and Target to use for Easter and Valentine's day or extra gifts...  I always have a back stock of items I can use for birthday parties, goodie bags, stockings, other small holidays.

Gearing up for the 25 Days of Christmas!!

Christmas is my most favorite time of year.  I wait all year for this time of year!  Every year I like to do the 25 Days of Christmas Activities to get everyone in the Christmas Spirit.  These things can be big or small.  We do crafts, baking, watch Christmas Movies, drive around to look at Holiday lights, etc...  I have a craft item for almost every night thanks to 75% off clearanced stuff from the previous years.  Last year I believe I went overboard at the 75% off sales and we could have started Christmas Crafts in the Summer!  I make a Calendar each December that list what we do.  I also have a index card calendar that shows what we did on that day each year and I put photos from that day with each index card so we can see what we did each year.

We decorate the upstairs tree and start our advent calendars on Day 1, then continue with crafts, games, baking, and fun throughout the month.  One of my favorites is making RED & GREEN dinner.  You can find red & green nacho chips at World Market, Kroger, or Aldi in December.  Cheap craft activities are at Michaels, Dollar Tree, Walmart, Hobby Lobby and Target.  I also do little goodie bags that I put the craft activities and a goodie each day.  Party City, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Dollar Tree, and Michaels carry items that are inexpensive that I use like stickers, candy, socks, and pens.

Day 1 We Decorated the Upstairs Tree, Received Advent Calendars, and Family Game Night with pin the nose on the Reindeer.

Day 2 We went to Prairie Lights in Grand Prairie for our annual drive around Joe Pool Lake to look at the Christmas Light Displays.

Day 3 We made Clay Holiday Figures, and Chain Garland all while watching Christmas Vacation!

Day 4 We wrote Santa Letters & made our Wish List, and Painted Holiday Disney Characters to get ready for our up coming trip to Disney!!!

Day 5 Grinch Night!!!! Grinch Dinner, Watched the Grinch, and did Grinch Activity Pads...

Day 6 Family Game Night!!! Christmas BINGO!