// API callback
related_results_labels_thumbs({"version":"1.0","encoding":"UTF-8","feed":{"xmlns":"http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom","xmlns$openSearch":"http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/","xmlns$blogger":"http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008","xmlns$georss":"http://www.georss.org/georss","xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-10-14T03:33:29.828-06:00"},"category":[{"term":"DIY"},{"term":"Holidays"},{"term":"Baby and Kids"},{"term":"Lifestyle"},{"term":"Recipes"},{"term":"Sewing"},{"term":"Home Decor"},{"term":"Home Maintenance"},{"term":"Videos"},{"term":"Before and After"},{"term":"Painting and Refinishing"},{"term":"Christmas"},{"term":"Halloween"},{"term":"Health"},{"term":"Fashion"},{"term":"No-Sew"},{"term":"DIY Fashion Women"},{"term":"DIY Fashion Baby and Kids"},{"term":"Furniture Building"},{"term":"Beauty"},{"term":"Valentines Day"},{"term":"Featured"},{"term":"Birthdays"},{"term":"Thanksgiving"},{"term":"DIY Fashion Maternity"},{"term":"Easter"},{"term":"Fitness"},{"term":"Fourth of July"},{"term":"St. Patrick's Day"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"do it yourself divas"},"subtitle":{"type":"html","$t":""},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/feeds\/posts\/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4993630339709873004\/posts\/default\/-\/Holidays?alt=json-in-script\u0026max-results=6"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/search\/label\/Holidays"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"},{"rel":"next","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4993630339709873004\/posts\/default\/-\/Holidays\/-\/Holidays?alt=json-in-script\u0026start-index=7\u0026max-results=6"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"AdThrive"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08853382492151095247"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"148"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"6"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-580757605831597814"},"published":{"$t":"2019-02-14T13:43:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-02-14T13:43:51.837-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Baby and Kids"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Valentines Day"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY Unicorn, Guitar, and Lego Valentine's Day Boxes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EDIY Dave made this girls' Valentines Day boxes this year - dad WIN! He did such a great job!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ETHE UNICORN VALENTINE'S DAY BOX\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wxFEbrvVmrY\/XGXHtgt5okI\/AAAAAAAARmU\/4YEfeE1rxm0IBCToUxr-BXUQlTqrMKvCgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC00970.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wxFEbrvVmrY\/XGXHtgt5okI\/AAAAAAAARmU\/4YEfeE1rxm0IBCToUxr-BXUQlTqrMKvCgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC00970.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo make the unicorn, we used a cereal box, covered it in white paper, printed the eyes (google unicorn eyes), added yarn and braided it, and the horn was just rolled up paper covered in pink satin ribbon. A few other details were drawn on and colored in. We love how this turned out!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ETHE GUITAR VALENTINE'S DAY BOX\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tch6Z6xL2DI\/XGXH7dJqPKI\/AAAAAAAARmc\/ObSK9hnX8D8jL173pd0fdhme_Z1908u_QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC00975.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1067\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tch6Z6xL2DI\/XGXH7dJqPKI\/AAAAAAAARmc\/ObSK9hnX8D8jL173pd0fdhme_Z1908u_QCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC00975.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe guitar was a little more intricate, but the time put in paid off! You can use our DIY Piñata tutorial for basic instructions on how to create and cut out any object using cardboard.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9E6QpYNXuWw\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe drew the shape on cardboard, cut out the pieces, taped it all together, covered it in white paper, taped over the sides with blue painters tape to hide imperfections. We added a cute strap and drew on the details. For the turning pegs we used wall anchors (for a screw). \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gP8AzKrQqVY\/XGXH7d-VLNI\/AAAAAAAARmY\/-S7j4XAhnBcGBBJO1Mt2XMf6JGH31pxegCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC00978.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gP8AzKrQqVY\/XGXH7d-VLNI\/AAAAAAAARmY\/-S7j4XAhnBcGBBJO1Mt2XMf6JGH31pxegCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC00978.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd this was the easiest box of all, haha! We just cut a hole in the top of a LEGO box. He was so happy with it, and we were glad we didn't have to create something else. Whew! I'm just happy he kept his LEGO boxes from Christmas.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETHE LEGO VALENTINE'S DAY BOX\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tuqb76gtmJQ\/XGXH7g19pVI\/AAAAAAAARmg\/3hm46iiQT2QLA0fHwZWn35Tab8G9_JwKgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC00981.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tuqb76gtmJQ\/XGXH7g19pVI\/AAAAAAAARmg\/3hm46iiQT2QLA0fHwZWn35Tab8G9_JwKgCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC00981.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHappy Valentine's DAY!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2bxWcSPnN7M\/XGXQn3KTAbI\/AAAAAAAARnA\/-dNLxEkIs_g7hzOi_A4GSnBcZZdBQYFOwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/diy%2Bguitar%2Bvalentines%2Bday%2Bbox.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2bxWcSPnN7M\/XGXQn3KTAbI\/AAAAAAAARnA\/-dNLxEkIs_g7hzOi_A4GSnBcZZdBQYFOwCEwYBhgL\/s640\/diy%2Bguitar%2Bvalentines%2Bday%2Bbox.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lydM7Xc6_Ng\/XGXQd0bprwI\/AAAAAAAARm4\/SByL0_0QucIm1FOy-d834tMA7bpOfizwwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Unicorn%2BValentines%2BDay%2BBox.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lydM7Xc6_Ng\/XGXQd0bprwI\/AAAAAAAARm4\/SByL0_0QucIm1FOy-d834tMA7bpOfizwwCEwYBhgL\/s640\/Unicorn%2BValentines%2BDay%2BBox.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KSNAZ9jqC0o\/XGXQeA0bpnI\/AAAAAAAARm8\/912yHEQFw903H57iQFlFNhJwUAhROJz2gCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/LEGO%2BVALENTINES%2BDAY%2BBOX.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KSNAZ9jqC0o\/XGXQeA0bpnI\/AAAAAAAARm8\/912yHEQFw903H57iQFlFNhJwUAhROJz2gCEwYBhgL\/s640\/LEGO%2BVALENTINES%2BDAY%2BBOX.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/feeds\/580757605831597814\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2019\/02\/diy-unicorn-guitar-and-lego-valentines.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4993630339709873004\/posts\/default\/580757605831597814"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4993630339709873004\/posts\/default\/580757605831597814"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2019\/02\/diy-unicorn-guitar-and-lego-valentines.html","title":"DIY Unicorn, Guitar, and Lego Valentine's Day Boxes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"do it yourself divas"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04875115038711045949"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wxFEbrvVmrY\/XGXHtgt5okI\/AAAAAAAARmU\/4YEfeE1rxm0IBCToUxr-BXUQlTqrMKvCgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/DSC00970.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-6912484704207097896"},"published":{"$t":"2017-12-13T13:48:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-12-15T16:08:22.463-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Baby and Kids"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"9 Ways To Make Your Elf on the Shelf Stop Moving Every Night"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-msEubSkGpns\/WjGJqqb4tKI\/AAAAAAAAQ3w\/V_cQtqsDEwMedIlFPDGZlGSpR9-MIXwpgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/6%2BWays%2Bto%2BMake%2BYour.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-msEubSkGpns\/WjGJqqb4tKI\/AAAAAAAAQ3w\/V_cQtqsDEwMedIlFPDGZlGSpR9-MIXwpgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/6%2BWays%2Bto%2BMake%2BYour.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;\"\u003EAnyone else really tired of moving the damn Elf on the Shelf every.single.night? Or maybe you forget to move the little man and then you have to come up with some reason why little Charlie the Elf didn't go to the North Pole last night? \"He must have been too tired to fly home.....\", or \"He must not want to tell Santa what you did\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Eyesterday....\", and the list goes on.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWell, no more we say! Here are 13 ideas to stop the elf on the shelf from moving every night. So turn off your 10 pm alarm clock that reminds you of your nightly task to move the elf - we are done playing this game!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ELet's start with some ideas to keep him in the home, but \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eunable\u003C\/i\u003E to move\u003C\/span\u003E EVERY SINGLE NIGHT.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EHopefully these ideas won't cause too many tears to be shed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EIn our other post we will talk about ways to say goodbye to the elf FOREVER - just in case you are DONE with the whole thing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PFhlvi3IJgw\/WjFx9G_0w1I\/AAAAAAAAQ2M\/VZxtk7XAt7wKXhmBur-EuVNUdwMGsk99wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01059-1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PFhlvi3IJgw\/WjFx9G_0w1I\/AAAAAAAAQ2M\/VZxtk7XAt7wKXhmBur-EuVNUdwMGsk99wCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01059-1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003ESadly, I have broken my leg and must stay put for 3 weeks. Lesson learned - never try to ride a reindeer.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XNj4geWHXCM\/WjFx8m9PtUI\/AAAAAAAAQ2I\/Rxc3sJiJ0TEYtWTSbYZNxUercYYmr4R4ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01060-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XNj4geWHXCM\/WjFx8m9PtUI\/AAAAAAAAQ2I\/Rxc3sJiJ0TEYtWTSbYZNxUercYYmr4R4ACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01060-2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WvovVX2lfKc\/WjFx7yG3qqI\/AAAAAAAAQ2E\/N5UPjL9n6UgF2N3asqqPabv00n59bUmJwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01061-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WvovVX2lfKc\/WjFx7yG3qqI\/AAAAAAAAQ2E\/N5UPjL9n6UgF2N3asqqPabv00n59bUmJwCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01061-3.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003EMy pixie dust is running low. I must stay put and save it for my journey home on Christmas Eve.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-h0QjwkEY214\/WjFyXDfcfFI\/AAAAAAAAQ2Y\/aHxe8qHNgqEXhr5aAK4WAP9sAKdOaEb1wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01067-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-h0QjwkEY214\/WjFyXDfcfFI\/AAAAAAAAQ2Y\/aHxe8qHNgqEXhr5aAK4WAP9sAKdOaEb1wCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01067-4.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E3. \u0026nbsp;I’m afraid I am too frozen to move. Send word to Santa to pick me up when he comes on Christmas Eve!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E(This can be done in the fridge or freezer too)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5Nlv8ubRbOs\/WjFyKjFPPpI\/AAAAAAAAQ2Q\/fF2B9TRnOK4Mn_cUPY9NdlWheJFEJZPggCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01074-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5Nlv8ubRbOs\/WjFyKjFPPpI\/AAAAAAAAQ2Q\/fF2B9TRnOK4Mn_cUPY9NdlWheJFEJZPggCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01074-5.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003EI lost my contacts during last nights flight. I will be unable to make it back to the North Pole. Please send word to Santa to pick me up on Christmas Eve!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8Wpl9B9leKA\/WjFyMDwI-5I\/AAAAAAAAQ2U\/Qr54kUScW3MlsMib2cXmKyRZzGeNEJuHQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01079-6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8Wpl9B9leKA\/WjFyMDwI-5I\/AAAAAAAAQ2U\/Qr54kUScW3MlsMib2cXmKyRZzGeNEJuHQCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01079-6.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E5. I’m quite cozy here by the fire. May I please stay here until Christmas Eve? The North Pole is COLD!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jLNgPnX19HY\/WjFyaYQAYOI\/AAAAAAAAQ2c\/P_lGtemit04u3s_cjB2RRcfQeIo1PJ8rACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01084-7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jLNgPnX19HY\/WjFyaYQAYOI\/AAAAAAAAQ2c\/P_lGtemit04u3s_cjB2RRcfQeIo1PJ8rACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01084-7.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E6.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003EI have strep throat and a double ear infection.... Doctor says I need lots of rest. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VegiFnugbP4\/WjFyb74tyhI\/AAAAAAAAQ2o\/cxreFNNoftQV8TjbzfT9ARzqE1C8dL7WQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01087-8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VegiFnugbP4\/WjFyb74tyhI\/AAAAAAAAQ2o\/cxreFNNoftQV8TjbzfT9ARzqE1C8dL7WQCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01087-8.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E7.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: times, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003EI have been too naughty with all the tricks I have pulled. Santa said I must be put in time-out until Christmas Eve.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nw_VnVjifYo\/WjGMjlTG2sI\/AAAAAAAAQ4E\/Zd2jKcMVjJof6UP2XyAgPkKFgw3mPjkLQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01065-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1226\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nw_VnVjifYo\/WjGMjlTG2sI\/AAAAAAAAQ4E\/Zd2jKcMVjJof6UP2XyAgPkKFgw3mPjkLQCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01065-2.jpg\" width=\"490\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: times, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E8. I’ve found the best view of you children right here. I will stay put until Christmas Eve.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sGu81rXZvtU\/WjGMqAIEHGI\/AAAAAAAAQ4M\/BMh9M56eO8ckA2gtjok-j9WABjD_UBOlACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01069-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sGu81rXZvtU\/WjGMqAIEHGI\/AAAAAAAAQ4M\/BMh9M56eO8ckA2gtjok-j9WABjD_UBOlACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01069-3.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NFPZSip5AYY\/WjGM-o6gcMI\/AAAAAAAAQ4Q\/gT0t07LgUG0fcMITCW-teFTBcd-hpZ6mACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01070-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NFPZSip5AYY\/WjGM-o6gcMI\/AAAAAAAAQ4Q\/gT0t07LgUG0fcMITCW-teFTBcd-hpZ6mACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01070-4.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: times, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003E9. I won’t fly back to Santa until I have something REALLY good to report. Do your best, and remember to care for others.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iiZLTPN19Mc\/WjGNK5OeMrI\/AAAAAAAAQ4g\/g2JHJmRIm2AmFo5J5B8BUT2jusmsZK_HwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01090-7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iiZLTPN19Mc\/WjGNK5OeMrI\/AAAAAAAAQ4g\/g2JHJmRIm2AmFo5J5B8BUT2jusmsZK_HwCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01090-7.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HoUgJ7JiAC4\/WjGNMq0oFtI\/AAAAAAAAQ4k\/hpRQXzR0jncNapmVq7JkuUCCV9bvNEtzQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01092-8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HoUgJ7JiAC4\/WjGNMq0oFtI\/AAAAAAAAQ4k\/hpRQXzR0jncNapmVq7JkuUCCV9bvNEtzQCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01092-8.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EBONUS! If you want to be done with the elf FOREVER,\u0026nbsp;click over to our other post: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2017\/12\/4-nice-ways-to-say-goodbye-to-your-elf.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E4 \"Nice\" Ways to Say Goodbye to the Elf FOREVER!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2017\/12\/4-nice-ways-to-say-goodbye-to-your-elf.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"746\" data-original-width=\"1384\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-r7_Nx_01DTI\/WjGR5H2SfdI\/AAAAAAAAQ4w\/SYeu_VhoGFsgUbSeJ0mEUuPC7rIpf4qYACLcBGAs\/s640\/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-12-13%2Bat%2B1.38.40%2BPM.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yjBtSzDpyvA\/WjGIwjGHUKI\/AAAAAAAAQ3o\/7709SZLxxF47H92JsCu9ImDc3iyQjDNnQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/6%2B%2522Nice%2522%2BWays%2Bto%2BHelp%2Byour%2BElf%2BStay%2BPut.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yjBtSzDpyvA\/WjGIwjGHUKI\/AAAAAAAAQ3o\/7709SZLxxF47H92JsCu9ImDc3iyQjDNnQCLcBGAs\/s640\/6%2B%2522Nice%2522%2BWays%2Bto%2BHelp%2Byour%2BElf%2BStay%2BPut.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/feeds\/6912484704207097896\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2017\/12\/9-ways-to-make-your-elf-on-shelf-stop.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4993630339709873004\/posts\/default\/6912484704207097896"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4993630339709873004\/posts\/default\/6912484704207097896"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2017\/12\/9-ways-to-make-your-elf-on-shelf-stop.html","title":"9 Ways To Make Your Elf on the Shelf Stop Moving Every Night"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"do it yourself divas"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04875115038711045949"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-msEubSkGpns\/WjGJqqb4tKI\/AAAAAAAAQ3w\/V_cQtqsDEwMedIlFPDGZlGSpR9-MIXwpgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/6%2BWays%2Bto%2BMake%2BYour.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-2403923686090570916"},"published":{"$t":"2017-12-13T13:35:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-12-28T21:53:33.869-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Baby and Kids"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"4 \"Nice\" Ways to Say Goodbye to Your Elf Forever"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe get it - moving the elf and coming up with creative ideas for the little man each night can turn into a drag! If you are ready to end the relationship, here are a few ways to get rid of the elf on the shelf forever. These ideas were the \"nicest\" ideas we could think of. We don't want too many tears shed over it this breakup!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-50BbiU6_kjw\/WjF9_ozdsGI\/AAAAAAAAQ3I\/VximS-lD4AIAaKCzItbWAsFIzRuV1VXTQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/4%2B%2522Nice%2522ways%2BTo%2Bsay%2BGoodbye%2Bto%2Bthe%2BElf%2BForever.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-50BbiU6_kjw\/WjF9_ozdsGI\/AAAAAAAAQ3I\/VximS-lD4AIAaKCzItbWAsFIzRuV1VXTQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/4%2B%2522Nice%2522ways%2BTo%2Bsay%2BGoodbye%2Bto%2Bthe%2BElf%2BForever.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E1. I have been promoted by Santa! This means I’m off on a new adventure in Santa’s workshop and I won’t be able to return to watch you kids. I am sad to go, but I will always hold you close to my heart.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ire8Rdg8uqw\/WjFyxEbWPrI\/AAAAAAAAQ28\/2r7MG35XowAUsuqG6XG1mNZv3H0-ofGRgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSC01094-9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ire8Rdg8uqw\/WjFyxEbWPrI\/AAAAAAAAQ28\/2r7MG35XowAUsuqG6XG1mNZv3H0-ofGRgCEwYBhgL\/s640\/DSC01094-9.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E2. Dear sweet children, there is a pixie dust shortage. I have enough to get me back to the North Pole tonight, but I will be unable to return. I have loved being your elf with all my heart. Remember, be kind to others.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vssZOEiltHs\/WjFyuOhn-hI\/AAAAAAAAQ28\/6g17v00pvHMyPFgC60QDuREy6PDJ1u1IgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSC01096-10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vssZOEiltHs\/WjFyuOhn-hI\/AAAAAAAAQ28\/6g17v00pvHMyPFgC60QDuREy6PDJ1u1IgCEwYBhgL\/s640\/DSC01096-10.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E3. I have wonderful news! My dear elf wife Pixie and I are expecting our first baby! I will be retuning to the North Pole tonight to be by her side, and sadly I won’t be able to return. I now have my own family to watch over. Please never forget me, as I will surely never forget you! Sweet dreams precious children.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZQJ9aPvZLtM\/WjFy1HsHMKI\/AAAAAAAAQ28\/U2v9VatwetseErGap6YhsVJTCqsbt3HVACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSC01102-12.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZQJ9aPvZLtM\/WjFy1HsHMKI\/AAAAAAAAQ28\/U2v9VatwetseErGap6YhsVJTCqsbt3HVACEwYBhgL\/s640\/DSC01102-12.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E4. Dear children, there is a shortage of Elves making toys in the factory this season. I have been assigned to be a toy maker and will not be able to return to your lovely home. I will be sure to make your gifts with my own two hands, and with extra love and care. When you play with your toys, think of me!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eqeYT6oceGY\/WjFyt_duDAI\/AAAAAAAAQ28\/JqNo5d0cl3cVTLDNkR8fiPBEzFiM_GevACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSC01098-11.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1242\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eqeYT6oceGY\/WjFyt_duDAI\/AAAAAAAAQ28\/JqNo5d0cl3cVTLDNkR8fiPBEzFiM_GevACEwYBhgL\/s640\/DSC01098-11.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBONUS!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ELeave a note from the elf saying that the kids have proven themselves and Santa trusts them - the elf is no longer needed.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAND if you want to simply \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Eimmobilize\u003C\/span\u003E your elf, we have 9 ways to keep you elf in the same spot so you don't have to move him every night.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ESee our post: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2017\/12\/9-ways-to-make-your-elf-on-shelf-stop.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E9 Ways to Make Your Elf on the Shelf Stop Moving\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2017\/12\/9-ways-to-make-your-elf-on-shelf-stop.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"1280\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-msEubSkGpns\/WjGJqqb4tKI\/AAAAAAAAQ34\/S1e0-3Xw-fMGGiI33OS3O45utDaZNxbUgCEwYBhgL\/s640\/6%2BWays%2Bto%2BMake%2BYour.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HsGtlo_8xTs\/WjF-bp90lQI\/AAAAAAAAQ3M\/A6ClVhtuRhE6Y-gnxwyw6B99IZlkZCiLwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/BBQ%2B101-2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HsGtlo_8xTs\/WjF-bp90lQI\/AAAAAAAAQ3M\/A6ClVhtuRhE6Y-gnxwyw6B99IZlkZCiLwCLcBGAs\/s640\/BBQ%2B101-2.png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/feeds\/2403923686090570916\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2017\/12\/4-nice-ways-to-say-goodbye-to-your-elf.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4993630339709873004\/posts\/default\/2403923686090570916"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4993630339709873004\/posts\/default\/2403923686090570916"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2017\/12\/4-nice-ways-to-say-goodbye-to-your-elf.html","title":"4 \"Nice\" Ways to Say Goodbye to Your Elf Forever"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"do it yourself divas"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04875115038711045949"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-50BbiU6_kjw\/WjF9_ozdsGI\/AAAAAAAAQ3I\/VximS-lD4AIAaKCzItbWAsFIzRuV1VXTQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/4%2B%2522Nice%2522ways%2BTo%2Bsay%2BGoodbye%2Bto%2Bthe%2BElf%2BForever.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-921069845187981915"},"published":{"$t":"2017-12-12T05:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-12-13T13:50:01.582-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Holidays"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY: Pinecone Wreath (Practically FREE)"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"YOUTUBE-iframe-video\" data-thumbnail-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/oAp4bNC2Doo\/0.jpg\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oAp4bNC2Doo?feature=player_embedded\" width=\"320\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u0026nbsp;Have you seen\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eddieross.com\/eddie_ross\/crafts\/page\/14\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E THIS t\u003C\/a\u003Eutorial for the most amazing Christmas bulb Wreath tutorial ever? \u0026nbsp;You should check it out. \u0026nbsp;I got my inspiration there for my pinecone wreath.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RMceaTzkYRc\/UKK0AhS1ZgI\/AAAAAAAAGCQ\/J_1AtnV6MRI\/s1600\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.49.45+PM.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RMceaTzkYRc\/UKK0AhS1ZgI\/AAAAAAAAGCQ\/J_1AtnV6MRI\/s640\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.49.45+PM.png\" width=\"454\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor this practically free wreath you will need:\u003Cbr \/\u003ESupplies Needed: \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWire\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0047GP328\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B0047GP328\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=doityodi09-20\u0026amp;linkId=2FUHGZ6LH6WSH6SM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHanger\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(from my closet)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0047VAHNS\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B0047VAHNS\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=doityodi09-20\u0026amp;linkId=RBLTUBNJ2K4X4BFY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinecones\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; (free from the outdoors)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00T38I2C8\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00T38I2C8\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=doityodi09-20\u0026amp;linkId=K2EIU4VRPLG6FHOI\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHot Glue Gun\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(had on hand already)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00T38I2C8\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00T38I2C8\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=doityodi09-20\u0026amp;linkId=K2EIU4VRPLG6FHOI\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGlue Sticks\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00H8GJGO0\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00H8GJGO0\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=doityodi09-20\u0026amp;linkId=APBYONHMDLT3OKXW\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPony Beeds\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(had these leftover)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B015IHXN76\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B015IHXN76\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=doityodi09-20\u0026amp;linkId=P5V63UORL7BD6EY3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChristmas Ribbon\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(left over from projects)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B002BWOS7G\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B002BWOS7G\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=doityodi09-20\u0026amp;linkId=IZDTAPEVGYR4F3PW\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhite Spray Paint \u003C\/a\u003E(optional)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tHSIycKMPNM\/UKK0RcgaDSI\/AAAAAAAAGCY\/aY4I4Wx_aqU\/s1600\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.39.55+PM.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tHSIycKMPNM\/UKK0RcgaDSI\/AAAAAAAAGCY\/aY4I4Wx_aqU\/s400\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.39.55+PM.png\" width=\"265\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qA_6FeZ9vUU\/UKK0XEbu4RI\/AAAAAAAAGCg\/GWGnwOUF3Rk\/s1600\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.40.19+PM.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qA_6FeZ9vUU\/UKK0XEbu4RI\/AAAAAAAAGCg\/GWGnwOUF3Rk\/s400\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.40.19+PM.png\" width=\"257\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy sister-in-law and brother-in-law just chopped down a few HUGE pine trees in there yard. \u0026nbsp;As soon as I heard the news I sent my husband over to their house to collect bags of pinecones with a pinecone wreath in mind.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn the Christmas bulb wreath tutorial you attach the bulbs using the wire topper to the hanger. \u0026nbsp;Obviously pinecones have no wire toppers, so after a lot of thinking and walking up and down the isles of my local craft store, I decided to hot glue beads to the bottom of each pinecone. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPony beads worked like magic.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ob7iLWsszAc\/UKK0lmA_wRI\/AAAAAAAAGCo\/kw6_HER2kEk\/s1600\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.40.41+PM.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ob7iLWsszAc\/UKK0lmA_wRI\/AAAAAAAAGCo\/kw6_HER2kEk\/s400\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.40.41+PM.png\" width=\"270\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter I hot glued the beads I simply strung the wire hanger through each bead and arranged the pinecones how I thought they looked best. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-w8iUnIxl5dU\/UKK0x-9GEMI\/AAAAAAAAGCw\/G3qEhT04iEw\/s1600\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.53.14+PM.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-w8iUnIxl5dU\/UKK0x-9GEMI\/AAAAAAAAGCw\/G3qEhT04iEw\/s400\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.53.14+PM.png\" width=\"298\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETry to make the beads almost touch one another so that there are no gaps between each pinecone. \u0026nbsp;This may take a little wiggling and adjusting but it will turn out beautiful.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--jktCUQ0oEA\/UKK07EFYTrI\/AAAAAAAAGC4\/f3jpqiLsTtg\/s1600\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.41.12+PM.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--jktCUQ0oEA\/UKK07EFYTrI\/AAAAAAAAGC4\/f3jpqiLsTtg\/s640\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.41.12+PM.png\" width=\"427\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce all the pinecones make a lovely wreath you can be done, or like I did, lightly spray paint them with \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0001DUJAW\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B0001DUJAW\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=doityodi09-20\u0026amp;linkId=6R2VDQNRU4P7AGE6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhite spray paint\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;This will give the snow-kissed effects, if you will.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-H490EM_AvOI\/UKK1H9Zs_sI\/AAAAAAAAGDA\/gEVbSsqZcyA\/s1600\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.42.48+PM.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-H490EM_AvOI\/UKK1H9Zs_sI\/AAAAAAAAGDA\/gEVbSsqZcyA\/s400\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.42.48+PM.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9N64aHiJVeE\/UKK1PRAiejI\/AAAAAAAAGDI\/FPZ9KuyvCts\/s1600\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.43.18+PM.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9N64aHiJVeE\/UKK1PRAiejI\/AAAAAAAAGDI\/FPZ9KuyvCts\/s640\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.43.18+PM.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFinally attach a big bow and hang her up.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RMceaTzkYRc\/UKK0AhS1ZgI\/AAAAAAAAGCQ\/J_1AtnV6MRI\/s1600\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.49.45+PM.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RMceaTzkYRc\/UKK0AhS1ZgI\/AAAAAAAAGCQ\/J_1AtnV6MRI\/s640\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.49.45+PM.png\" width=\"452\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HGvrFkPtYVk\/UKK1dK0JgaI\/AAAAAAAAGDY\/4yk5fDsLlYg\/s1600\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.51.49+PM.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HGvrFkPtYVk\/UKK1dK0JgaI\/AAAAAAAAGDY\/4yk5fDsLlYg\/s640\/Screen+shot+2012-11-13+at+1.51.49+PM.png\" width=\"422\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBeautiful just Beautiful!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E-Megan\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eandh3H4bXU\/WWGwpUiZRWI\/AAAAAAAAPjs\/Blnr7n8kvk4B7QL_GcFxlwSw0hpAGqQagCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DIY%2BPinecone%2BWreath.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eandh3H4bXU\/WWGwpUiZRWI\/AAAAAAAAPjs\/Blnr7n8kvk4B7QL_GcFxlwSw0hpAGqQagCLcBGAs\/s640\/DIY%2BPinecone%2BWreath.png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cscript src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/feeds\/921069845187981915\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2012\/11\/diy-pinecone-wreath-practically-free.html#comment-form","title":"33 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4993630339709873004\/posts\/default\/921069845187981915"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4993630339709873004\/posts\/default\/921069845187981915"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2012\/11\/diy-pinecone-wreath-practically-free.html","title":"DIY: Pinecone Wreath (Practically FREE)"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"do it yourself divas"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04875115038711045949"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/oAp4bNC2Doo\/default.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"33"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-694550020523819886"},"published":{"$t":"2017-12-11T12:45:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-12-28T21:53:34.068-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Baby and Kids"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Best Christmas Eve Traditions"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mm-VX3cRTYI\/Wi4Yp3eSYFI\/AAAAAAAAQ0g\/SbDUMRCN4vE9D6OndvhGx9gI5mP4HEr6wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/The%2BBest-2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mm-VX3cRTYI\/Wi4Yp3eSYFI\/AAAAAAAAQ0g\/SbDUMRCN4vE9D6OndvhGx9gI5mP4HEr6wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/The%2BBest-2.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EA special thanks to our sponsors \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myautosource.com\/dealers\/lindon-utah\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAuto Source\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/christmasincolor.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChristmas In Color\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;Thank you for making this post possible! \u0026nbsp;Because we love our readers we want to give the gift of Christmas in Color to you! \u0026nbsp;If you are a Utah local you can get a discount by entering the code: \u003Cb\u003EDivasincolor \u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EMerry Christmas! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWe are so excited to share our favorite family Christmas Eve Traditions with you today. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWith all the excitement of Santa coming down the chimney, we have found it best to wear the kids out, until they have no choice but to fall asleep as soon as their noggins hit their pillows. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3YLrRa5cUpM\/Wi4N4eSbOSI\/AAAAAAAAQzU\/yTgmgkTGrM8VeNrAiPqtEE87Osiw6jUDwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01032-7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3YLrRa5cUpM\/Wi4N4eSbOSI\/AAAAAAAAQzU\/yTgmgkTGrM8VeNrAiPqtEE87Osiw6jUDwCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01032-7.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ENestled under the tree on the morning of Christmas eve, a gift awaits them.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThe gift not only has a fresh set of Christmas Jammies for each child, but also several clues that will lead to the adventures of the day.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HGVY63vYCuI\/Wi4NHIjOFTI\/AAAAAAAAQy8\/n_xkiPYzDqwo9r0VkLkvS0TmlNIxd7UYgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01014-1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HGVY63vYCuI\/Wi4NHIjOFTI\/AAAAAAAAQy8\/n_xkiPYzDqwo9r0VkLkvS0TmlNIxd7UYgCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01014-1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBy now my children know what to expect within the box, but the excitement of opening it each year never ceases.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vRw6zV0pIAE\/Wi4Ne9mohrI\/AAAAAAAAQzI\/x6eMbG1LWn4ixVFwhnUFXL8lMIjLcwiRQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01022-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vRw6zV0pIAE\/Wi4Ne9mohrI\/AAAAAAAAQzI\/x6eMbG1LWn4ixVFwhnUFXL8lMIjLcwiRQCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01022-4.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EGoggles are always a favorite to find. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThere are a few local pools in our area that stay open on Christmas eve. \u0026nbsp;What better way to ensure visions of sugar plums, than to have the children swim their little hearts out. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bMxQCry0Myo\/Wi4WOziFqII\/AAAAAAAAQ0A\/_qkSt4krnPw77sYja7zCe1c3068Ovz_sACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5082.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bMxQCry0Myo\/Wi4WOziFqII\/AAAAAAAAQ0A\/_qkSt4krnPw77sYja7zCe1c3068Ovz_sACLcBGAs\/s640\/IMG_5082.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EKnowing that we will be in our car for the better part of the evening looking for the best light show in town, aka Christmas in Color, Gel Clings are the perfect thing to give the kiddos. \u0026nbsp;They love to decorate the inside of the car windows where they sit. \u0026nbsp;My kids LOVE these things, and they are so easy to remove. \u0026nbsp;I found mine at my local Target in the dollar section.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JRCWPObKCHE\/Wi4NcnyliWI\/AAAAAAAAQzE\/Q0fm633a_38_Bht9Ml0Z5cLgarF5U4cAwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01018-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JRCWPObKCHE\/Wi4NcnyliWI\/AAAAAAAAQzE\/Q0fm633a_38_Bht9Ml0Z5cLgarF5U4cAwCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01018-2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ESome sort of Christmas scent for the car ride is a must. \u0026nbsp;I found this one at Bath and Body Works, but even simply putting a satchel of cinnamon sticks or peppermint oil on a cotton ball would fill your car with the scent of Christmas.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SaXXHqbQsEM\/Wi4N4Rgf0xI\/AAAAAAAAQzY\/9A12nb44hlMUFzvtaQbvI_6cpUDfzj-DACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01027-6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SaXXHqbQsEM\/Wi4N4Rgf0xI\/AAAAAAAAQzY\/9A12nb44hlMUFzvtaQbvI_6cpUDfzj-DACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01027-6.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FErjD8Ew_ck\/Wi4N8A6XvNI\/AAAAAAAAQzc\/IsAe2CMQVEUZD-ZfQUlUIT5fde7Mtq7wQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01046-8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FErjD8Ew_ck\/Wi4N8A6XvNI\/AAAAAAAAQzc\/IsAe2CMQVEUZD-ZfQUlUIT5fde7Mtq7wQCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01046-8.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EA coupon for a hot chocolate is always a delicious choice and will warm up your little darlings after a few hours at the pool.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAnd finally, for those families without a fireplace... don't forget to pack Santa's Magical Key. \u0026nbsp;This key is pretty darn incredible and if hung on the doorknob of your front door on Christmas Eve, Santa will surely be able to get into your home and taste the yummy cookies you leave him.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mdIbGaKOhWc\/Wi4NmmD3OGI\/AAAAAAAAQzQ\/jYTx7aTlBngb01yAzycuSZPW7cGgpRHMQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01024-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mdIbGaKOhWc\/Wi4NmmD3OGI\/AAAAAAAAQzQ\/jYTx7aTlBngb01yAzycuSZPW7cGgpRHMQCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01024-5.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAs the day winds down, tell those kiddos to get those Christmas Jammies on and pile up in the car to see Christmas lights.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1ILxtuN2RdQ\/Wi4OUSPC4HI\/AAAAAAAAQzk\/YgvBQhDKVIYwCBZcASbioP7K_SXaKZX0gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC01050-10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1ILxtuN2RdQ\/Wi4OUSPC4HI\/AAAAAAAAQzk\/YgvBQhDKVIYwCBZcASbioP7K_SXaKZX0gCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSC01050-10.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myautosource.com\/dealers\/lindon-utah\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"172\" data-original-width=\"622\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4IpTJwpljd0\/Wi4bnhdS6SI\/AAAAAAAAQ0s\/NnH87rhMM8Q1mmPMrCx7EMDvkg3jB9jngCLcBGAs\/s200\/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-12-10%2Bat%2B10.45.19%2BPM.png\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EMy kids insisted on bringing blankets galore to get extra cozy.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NyEXT0Mj3Ko\/Wi4WS5O6cAI\/AAAAAAAAQ0M\/UsQhhwteItEnbAwm_en4Be5UgEu66TbiACLcBGAs\/s1600\/image4.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NyEXT0Mj3Ko\/Wi4WS5O6cAI\/AAAAAAAAQ0M\/UsQhhwteItEnbAwm_en4Be5UgEu66TbiACLcBGAs\/s640\/image4.jpeg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAfter experiencing Christmas in Color for the first time last year with my family, I can't help but share how truly incredible it is.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E4uoqKnnvs0\/Wi4WObqZNHI\/AAAAAAAAQz8\/Ay7u2vqCsSMK0N8jo6EQVXcAhO5yZuoIACLcBGAs\/s1600\/image2.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E4uoqKnnvs0\/Wi4WObqZNHI\/AAAAAAAAQz8\/Ay7u2vqCsSMK0N8jo6EQVXcAhO5yZuoIACLcBGAs\/s640\/image2.jpeg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myautosource.com\/dealers\/lindon-utah\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"172\" data-original-width=\"622\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4IpTJwpljd0\/Wi4bnhdS6SI\/AAAAAAAAQ0s\/NnH87rhMM8Q1mmPMrCx7EMDvkg3jB9jngCLcBGAs\/s200\/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-12-10%2Bat%2B10.45.19%2BPM.png\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EComing here is truly magical in every sense of the word. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ECheck out this video, and see for yourself how incredibly magical it is.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"YOUTUBE-iframe-video\" data-thumbnail-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/fFYREmrM4dw\/0.jpg\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fFYREmrM4dw?feature=player_embedded\" width=\"320\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EDon't forget about our discount code, \u003Cb\u003EDivasincolor,\u003C\/b\u003E so that you and your family can drive through this amazing light show.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWe hope these tips are the perfect thing to ensure your littles are sound asleep by the time Santa arrives.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EMerry Merry Christmas.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CY0oxGVmA1s\/Wi7nSI-BnJI\/AAAAAAAAQ1A\/Mf9qUIfeKzE_6DQRWJPVVqTWUitanOTSQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Dad%2527s%2BAll%252C%2BFolks%2521%2Bpresents.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CY0oxGVmA1s\/Wi7nSI-BnJI\/AAAAAAAAQ1A\/Mf9qUIfeKzE_6DQRWJPVVqTWUitanOTSQCLcBGAs\/s640\/Dad%2527s%2BAll%252C%2BFolks%2521%2Bpresents.png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4FW2AniWGu0\/Wi8XmuCWqII\/AAAAAAAAQ1U\/UWbk7C_rZ7Y9KJtmr2RZArdl5rk37TO7ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/make%2Byour%2Bkids%2Btired%2Bon%2Bx-mas%2Beve%2521.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4FW2AniWGu0\/Wi8XmuCWqII\/AAAAAAAAQ1U\/UWbk7C_rZ7Y9KJtmr2RZArdl5rk37TO7ACLcBGAs\/s640\/make%2Byour%2Bkids%2Btired%2Bon%2Bx-mas%2Beve%2521.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/feeds\/694550020523819886\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2017\/12\/the-best-christmas-eve-traditions.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4993630339709873004\/posts\/default\/694550020523819886"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4993630339709873004\/posts\/default\/694550020523819886"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2017\/12\/the-best-christmas-eve-traditions.html","title":"The Best Christmas Eve Traditions"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"do it yourself divas"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04875115038711045949"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mm-VX3cRTYI\/Wi4Yp3eSYFI\/AAAAAAAAQ0g\/SbDUMRCN4vE9D6OndvhGx9gI5mP4HEr6wCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/The%2BBest-2.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-7981075265586938444"},"published":{"$t":"2017-12-08T14:06:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-12-12T11:22:45.176-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Holidays"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"5 Reasons Why Disneyland Is More Magical During Christmas"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qr303fqthQI\/Wir9w0yvC0I\/AAAAAAAAQx8\/LAJZE1dZeY0ppkhWC8MDk_TPUUXl2oWiACLcBGAs\/s1600\/disneyland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qr303fqthQI\/Wir9w0yvC0I\/AAAAAAAAQx8\/LAJZE1dZeY0ppkhWC8MDk_TPUUXl2oWiACLcBGAs\/s1600\/disneyland.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe most wonderful time of the year is here and what better way to celebrate the holidays than to experience them at The Merriest Place on Earth? The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort officially started on November 10, 2017 and will continue until January 7, 2018. With festive décor, dazzling entertainment and delectable treats around every corner, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss. Because of this, we’ve listed our top five things you can’t miss during the festivities. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003EIf you’re planning your Disneyland vacation for the holidays, make sure to book with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.getawaytoday.com\/?referrerid=7095\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 99, 193); color: #0463c1;\"\u003EGet Away Today\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 37, 0); color: #ff2500;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003ENot only will they guarantee the best price on your trip, but the best service as well.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 37, 0); color: #ff2500;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003EEven if you find a better price elsewhere, they will not only match it, but beat it! Plus, you can also get amazing deals on hotel specials too. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.getawaytoday.com\/?referrerid=7095\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 99, 193); color: #0463c1;\"\u003EGet Away Today\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 37, 0); color: #ff2500;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003Emakes it affordable for you to make your vacation dreams come true. To book, visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.getawaytoday.com\/?referrerid=7095\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 99, 193); color: #0463c1;\"\u003Egetawaytoday.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 37, 0); color: #ff2500;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003Eor call 855-GET-AWAY to speak to a travel expert directly. Keep reading for an exclusive promo code for Do It Yourself Divas readers!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003EWithout further\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Eado, here are 5 reasons why Disneyland is more magical during the Christmas season.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dUCDd5GOo2w\/Wir-WgpXcrI\/AAAAAAAAQyI\/kKmpf4S5vG0sR9EOonfd788Nck6v3XdvwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4492-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1284\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dUCDd5GOo2w\/Wir-WgpXcrI\/AAAAAAAAQyI\/kKmpf4S5vG0sR9EOonfd788Nck6v3XdvwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4492-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFestival of Holidays: \u003C\/b\u003EMaking its return this year at Disney California Adventure is the Festival of Holidays. This event is a celebration of cultures from around the world that includes dance, music, crafts and so much more. While you’re there, be sure to check out the Festive Foods Marketplace. Placed along the Paradise Pier, this celebration showcases food items from all around the world that you can indulge in. With 23 food carts to choose from, ranging from spicy snacks, delicious desserts, brewed beverages and homemade favorites, there is something for everyone to enjoy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHoliday Toy Drummers: \u003C\/b\u003EAnother can’t miss event in California Adventure are the Holiday Toy Drummers. These toy drummers play classic holiday tunes that will be sure to put a smile on your face. Not only do these toy soldiers rock-out, but also dance and perform tricks as well. These Toy Drummers are sure to drum their way into your heart, so make time to see this wonderful show. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDisney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party: \u003C\/b\u003EThis street party is unlike any other. This parade celebrates both Latin and South American culture with mariachi and samba musicians, exuberant dancers and even appearances from both Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. Plus, you’ll be able see incredible 12-foot-tall mojinganga puppets of Santa and Mrs. Claus dancing down the street. The best part? You don’t have to wait an hour before the parade starts to get a good spot. Show up about 10-15 minutes before the parade and you’ll be able to get a great view. If you can only see one parade during your visit to the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, make sure it’s this one.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E“it’s a small world” \u0026amp; Haunted Mansion Holiday: \u003C\/b\u003EOne of the greatest parts about the holiday celebration are the ride-overlays. This year, both “it’s a small world” and Haunted Mansion have received a festive makeover. Since these ride-overlays will only be around for a limited-time, we suggest getting a FastPass for both. Better yet, take advantage of Disney’s MaxPass and you’ll be able to reserve your FastPasses through your phone. When you get MaxPass, you also get PhotoPass for each day that you purchase it. You’ll be able to enjoy rides without long wait times and keep precious photographed memories of your vacation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHoliday Evening Entertainment: \u003C\/b\u003EThe nighttime entertainment is the perfect way to end your magical day at the Disneyland Resort. Both Disneyland and California Adventure have spectacular shows, so we recommend getting multiple days to experience both. At California Adventure, you can experience World of Color – Season of Light. This show takes a festive spin on the classic show we all know and love, World of Color. Not only will you be able to hear some of your favorite Christmas tunes, but you’ll also be able to see clips of your favorite Disney characters and jaw-dropping water features as well. This story of love, friendship and light is one that you won’t want to miss.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 18px; min-height: 12px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 18px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAnother show you will want to see is the “Believe… In Holiday Magic” Fireworks. As fireworks burst into the sky above Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, this show will fill your heart with the magic of the holidays. Plus as a special surprise, you can even watch it snow on Main Street, U.S.A.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003EHowever, the best part about visiting Disneyland during the holiday season are the memories you’ll create with those you love most. Be sure to catch the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort by booking your Disneyland vacation with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.getawaytoday.com\/?referrerid=7095\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 99, 193); color: #0463c1;\"\u003EGet Away Today\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. To book, visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.getawaytoday.com\/?referrerid=7095\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 99, 193); color: #0463c1;\"\u003Egetawaytoday.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 37, 0); color: #ff2500;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003Eor call 855-GET-AWAY to speak to a travel expert directly. You can even use promo code \u003Cb\u003EDIYDIVAS\u003C\/b\u003E to get an additional $10 off your vacation package. Make sure to mention that Do It Yourself Divas sent you!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bsVIKAN0zjU\/Wir-pgGhoAI\/AAAAAAAAQyM\/5c89fYrI1Vksbawq9i3xhqfqNEEAu-6ngCLcBGAs\/s1600\/disneyland-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bsVIKAN0zjU\/Wir-pgGhoAI\/AAAAAAAAQyM\/5c89fYrI1Vksbawq9i3xhqfqNEEAu-6ngCLcBGAs\/s640\/disneyland-2.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/feeds\/7981075265586938444\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2017\/12\/5-reasons-why-disneyland-is-more.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4993630339709873004\/posts\/default\/7981075265586938444"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4993630339709873004\/posts\/default\/7981075265586938444"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.doityourselfdivas.com\/2017\/12\/5-reasons-why-disneyland-is-more.html","title":"5 Reasons Why Disneyland Is More Magical During Christmas"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"do it yourself divas"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04875115038711045949"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qr303fqthQI\/Wir9w0yvC0I\/AAAAAAAAQx8\/LAJZE1dZeY0ppkhWC8MDk_TPUUXl2oWiACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/disneyland.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});