So for a Christmas cookie tradition, my dream was to make it really memorable for the little ones while making it easier by having things set up ahead of time. The kids felt like they were able to do most of the work while really it was pretty laid out for them. I wanted this to flow well!
My goal was to start the holidays with a tradition where we didn’t have to go anywhere and nobody had to work hard! This day with us would give the parents time to go out and do the last-minute shopping or even have a fun little date afternoon or something.
The kids were amazing. They had so much fun and they really enjoyed themselves! I didn’t say no much — but also I limited the amount of sprinkles, the amount of frosting, to amounts that were doable for me, so I didn’t send them home full… absolutely full… of too much sugar. They did a great job. It was so much fun. I will definitely do it again.
I put what I learned into a printable kit called Cookie Day with Nana, so you can get ready ahead of time too, and then just enjoy the day. It’s a PDF you print at home. Inside are invitations, a supply planner, decorating cards, take-home labels, space for a family recipe, and a few of my own tips. You can choose Nana, Grandma, Grandmother, Nan, or Mimi, or type in your own name.
The kit is $9.99. Use code COOKIEDAY for $3 off through Thanksgiving.
This is a digital download to print at home. No physical supplies are included.