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One of my favorite parts of having a family of my own is creating traditions together. Each year at Christmastime, we love to look through cookbooks and try new cookie recipes--our favorite so far has been the Reese's Chewy Chocolate Cookie! We have combined some of our growing up traditions: my family celebrates on Christmas Eve and Ricky's family hung candy canes on the tree with new ideas like Elf on the Shelf (ughhh!).
After our Christmas pictures last week, we were doing a little holiday shopping at Walmart and the girls noticed the Northpole collection. Before buying anything, I wanted them to check out all of the toys and products available to see what they gravitated towards.
The biggest hit was the Northpole Communicator which you can call Santa and his elves once a day. They have a super cool cookie cutter wheel (why didn't I think of that?!), soft plush polar bears, "snowballs" you can throw, a Dance Like An Elf microphone which calls out dance moves and much, much more. Everything is located by the card section in your local Walmart store...also sometimes by the gift wrapping section. Everything is based off of the new Hallmark movie Northpole and the DVD is also available in stores! It stars Kelly from Saved By the Bell, so I'm already sold.
I wanted to surprise the girls with the Northpole Communicator, so I waited a few days until our next trip to Walmart. Gabby asked to look at the section again and when I told her we were buying the toy, her face just lit up. Definitely a priceless moment! When the twins came home from school, I told them there was a surprise waiting for them. The minute Olivia saw the big microphone, she screamed with joy...she's a bit dramatic. Of course, we had to call Santa right after dinner.
The best part about the Northpole Communicator is that it can be used again year after year. At the base, by the battery pack is a cartridge which you set the date and time. You can buy new cartridges every season so every call to the North Pole is unique! Heads up: you can only call the North Pole once a day, so make sure your family is all gathered around. We like to keep ours up high so little fingers don't attempt to play with it all day long (*cough* Gabby). Our new tradition is to "dial in" every night after showers and stories. You never know who you'll talk to--either Santa, an elf or someone else! Santa told the girls they were on the good list last night and they've been talking about it non-stop!
My favorite find was the Santa is Coming to Michigan book for only $8.99! It is a new favorite to add to our holiday book basket. I love how they really highlight all parts of Michigan. The girls LOVE to hear their town Grand Rapids listed, although they are sure to point out that we don't have a chimney like they mention.
There are many other gifts for everyone that I'm eyeing from the Northpole Collection, They have cute mugs (think teachers!), sprinkle bells for cookies, books, ornaments and more! Make sure to check out the whole aisle of fun at Walmart before products run out! I can't wait to see the movie, which ares on the Hallmark Channel all season long.
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This picture sums up my crazy little ladies! Have you started any new traditions this year? |
