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Only 3 More Sleeps to Christmas

Santa is getting Ready.

Wow, can you believe it? Only 3 more sleeps.

Today I share some thoughts, ideas and fun about the week before Christmas. I also have two different contests that you can win Movie Passes to the Nutcracker on DECEMBER 23rd and to Wild Adventures. As well, some fun things to do around Christmas. A must do is a Santa Video customized for your child. It is the COOLEST one EVER.

Are you ready, This week goes fast, so get the marathon boots, finger wrapping, tape dispenser ready, because before you know it, the boxing day sales will be here.

Merry Christmas and We wish you a Safe, Happy Festive Fun holiday.

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The NutCracker - WIN Passes TODAY.
IN HD One Day only

Can you believe it, This is the first-ever presentation of The National Ballet of Canada’s The Nutcracker, The Nutcracker
live in High-Definition (HD) returns exclusively to an expanded number of Cineplex Entertainment theatres across the country.

Do you want to WIN passes for this?
My amazing connection at Cineplex has provided passes to my ezine subscribers. I have two passes to give away. You have to answer this skill testing question: Who will guide Santa's Sleigh? Email me at Kimberly@MomsDadsAndKids.com with your answer. Quick, I need to get these passes to you.

The one-time only presentation of The Nutcracker will be shown in select Cineplex Entertainment theatres

Wednesday, December 23rd at noon at these select locations

Calgary:
Scotiabank Theatre Chinook
6455 Macleod Trail SW

Cineplex Odeon Crowfoot Crossing Cinemas
91 Crowfoot Terrace NW

Famous Players Westhills Cinemas
165 Stewart Green SW

Edmonton & Area

Cineplex Odeon South Edmonton Cinemas
1525-99th Street NW

Cineplex Odeon North Edmonton Cinemas
14231 137th Avenue NW

Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton
8882-170 Street

Galaxy Cinemas Sherwood Park
2020 Sherwood Drive
Sherwood Park, AB

Galaxy Cinemas Medicine Hat
3292 Dunmore Road SE
Medicine Hat, AB

Cineplex Odeon Grand Prairie Cinemas
10330-109th Street
Grand Prairie, AB

Galaxy Cinemas Lethbridge
501-1st Avenue SW
Lethbridge, AB

Galaxy Cinemas Red Deer
357-37400 Highway #2
Red Deer, AB

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The Christmas L's
Don't Panic

If businesses are about
Location, Location, Location,
then Christmas must be about
Lists, Lists, Lists

I'm not sure about you but at this time of year I feel a bit more stress, am overwhelmed and up late every night getting it all done.
This year is no different.

I find myself making more LISTS at this time of year than any other.
I have to make a list for my lists, if you can believe it.

• The Gift List
• Cleaning List
• Packing List
• Grocery List
• Extra Gift List (for those who might pop in, you know what I mean)
• Party List
• Christmas Card List (still sitting on the to do list)
• My list for where I hid the christmas gifts
• Kids Christmas Party List
• What to do on holidays list
• My Wish List
• New Year's Resolutions List (I made 24 last year, I'll tell you how I did later)
• The Dinner List of Guests
• The Check List
• Naught and Nice List (which did you end up on?)

Yes, this time of year needs lists to make sure evereything gets checked off, done and not forgotten.

So when does the holiday start?
When do we get to enjoy the "Holiday Feeling"?

If you're not careful managing the lists can be so stressful it feels like you need a holiday from the holiday.

So here are a few ideas for you to allow yourself to ENJOY the HOLIDAYS.

1. Christmas Lights - be sure to spontaneously go drive around and check out the Christmas Lights. Kids get so excited by the homes dressed up, allow yourself to see the beauty in the lights.
2. Five Minutes of FUN. - Everyday allow yourself to be goofy, play games, sign songs, dance or put your Santa Hat on.
3. Watch one Holiday Video WITH the family. The great thing about being a parent is that we get to be kids again with our kids. The Holiday shows are sure to bring back memories that you can share with your kids.
4. SUPRISE Someone - Try to sup rise someone each day, it can be with a phone call, a quick visit, a note of Thanks or Hello. What could you do to make someone else's Day. You know I have been answering my Phone with
5. "How can I Improve Your Day" for many years now and it amazes me at the feedback and sometimes a true, here's what I can do to help someone and boy do I feel good knowing I have been able to help. Even if it's just to listen.
6. Empty Feeling? - If you have experienced a loss of a family member, friend, colleague or even as we did a pet this year. I was told to continue our tradition with that person or in our case our pet and give the gift away to someone who is in need. So for instance, if you usually buy a gift for that person, go out and put all the effort you always do into buying that gift. Think about what that person might be wishing for christmas and then give the gift you purchased for them away to a charity that can forward the gift to someone who does need you heart felt gift. We did that for our pet and the kids felt great about donating it to the Human Society.
7. Don't try to be perfect, it's okay not to get everything done on your lists. No one will pro bally even know you missed the Mistletoe. Getting caught up in the moment with family is way more important than the commercialization of Christmas

I hope that helps you and your LISTS. I would love to hear how you cope with Christmas, New Year's or just Family.

So pop me a quick note and make me laugh. Kimberly@MomsDadsAndKids.com I know we can all learn from each other.

And you send me your thoughts you will be entered to win Passes to See WILD OCEAN as mentioned below so share your Christmas stories here Kimberly@MomsDadsAndKids.com

Happy Holidays

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Click here for more info

To view the trailer for the movie Click Here

To check out the Creative Kids Museum click here

TELUS World of Science – Calgary
701 – 11th Street SW
403-268-8300 403-268-8300
www.creativekidsmuseum.com

Santa Email Video
Do this Today

We found the coolest video email you can set up for your kids. But you have to do it Today since Santa is coming in Three more sleeps.
My husband did it for our kids and when they get home tonight their eyes will light up like Rudolph's Nose -- I guarantee it.

Click here to customize your video

If you need to see it first, click here to see the one we did for our Daughter.

If you have a better one, I want to know about it. I think this might be the best Santa Surprise I have EVER SEEN.

Volunteers Needed

There are so many Charities in Albert needing help. I can't even start to list them all. I did get this request and hope you find a way to help a charity that you love. You are welcome to share those with me if you like.

The Friends of the Y are organizing a casino to raise funds for the YWCA Edmonton and they need our help. Many individuals have already volunteered their time, however more helpers are needed:

Argyll Casino
7055 Argyll Road

December 23 7 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.
December 24 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The money raised supports all the programs that the YWCA Edmonton delivers to our community. This is a great way to give to those women in our community who need a little extra love this holiday season. It doesn’t cost a thing – just a little gift of your time that will go a long way to support women and their families in our community.
Please contact me asap to let me know if you are available to volunteer. And if you could please pass this on to your networks and contact we would greatly appreciate it. I know it’s a difficult time to commit to however the more we give the more we receive this holiday season!

Stacey Johnson
Volunteer Services Manager
780.423.YWCA ext. 237
stacey.johnson@ywcaofedmonton.org
www.ywcaofedmonton.org

I don't know how to Thank you all for being a part of Moms, Dads and Kids.

For those of you who have a copy of The 'Little Black Book" for busy families, to those of you who took the time to view our website, calendar of events, come see me at a event, email me, call me, share your ideas, come fun finding, join our email list, send in your favorites, photos and our advertisers who with out them, this would not be possible.

I truly wish you all a Very Happy, Safe, Wonderful Holiday Season and the may 2010 bring you the best family memories ever.

Please don't be shy, I read, listen and love to connect with each of you.

I want to know how I can IMPROVE YOUR DAY... email me Kimberly@MomsDadsAndKids.com
I want to give back to you.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year
Kimberly Schick-Puddicombe
Just another MOM

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