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How to Make a Christmas Wreath Vegetable Platter

Let's face it, everyone likes vegetables when they are accompanied by a delicious dip. The easiest way to get kids to eat more broccoli is to provide them with something to dip it into. Right? If you are a parent you know this tip. So, this holiday it is time to take the boring old veggie platter to the next level with a festive Christmas vegetable tray. It is incredibly simple to transform a basic dinner plate into a holiday wreath - packed with vitamins and fibre. My daughter helped me put ...

A couple of years ago we shared our newest Christmas countdown tradition, which included our silly Christmas elves made from toilet paper rolls. These well dressed elves have been a HUGE hit around our house. Every year I love finding our elves inside our bin of Christmas decorations - their cheery faces are a delight to uncover. We have incorporated our elves into our Christmas advent activities. Each morning our daughters run down the stairs and search around for their elf. Once they find ...