We always buy our gingerbread house kits at after Christmas sales and then pack them away for the next year. We don't let our kids eat it anyways, so it works perfect and saves $. 
We are going through this advent book this year. So far we are really enjoying it and it has sparked some great conversations. If you are not doing some sort of Bible or advent time with your kids, I encourage you to start now. It is not too late - I bet there is even free advent stuff on the web.
There is a lot of "uh uh" and "don't touch!" going on in our house, but overall the boys are learning. I am a stickler on training instead of putting things up high or putting latches on things etc, but don't get me wrong, it isn't easy. Especially now with 3 little curious boys it makes things a lot crazier and I am struggling with being consistent more than ever before. Luckily I have a house full of "police" to help train the boys. After all, they need to be trained for when we go to other people's houses - not to open cabinets or touch their Christmas trees etc - so it is either teach them now, or have stress later.
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I'm with you all the way! It is soooo much easier to train them when they are little--I'll encourage you to remain consistent as I try to apply it (with my 2yod and 3yos) myself!!!! :) It's a constant struggle, isn't it?!
I too share your philosophy of training rather than moving everything out of reach. Sabah does really well. We were at a friends house and she was amazed at how well Sabah did with not getting into everything. Oh, she tried, but I just had to gently remind her and she quit. My friend was floored.
Love the idea of buying the gingerbread house kits after Christmas and saving for next year (we don't eat them either). I always get such great money saving tips from you Joy.
By the way....did you ever find the boys' ET BCs?
Love the Gingerbread house. I think I have to get one this year.
I love the idea about the Christmas tree. This will be my first year again in a long time where the kids are involved and I very much share your idea. Of course and I most definetly agree on the idea on training up the boys. There is nothing worse when people tell you, "but its okay they are so small"..
I agree...it is better to teach them not to touch while they're young. It's a pain while you're doing it, but well worth the effort! Love reading about your family's traditions!
To help with the holly and jolly part, we’re celebrating this festive time of year with cute kittens and funny cats ready for some Christmas fun. These cute cat and kitten pictures are festive and jolly but most of all they send a Christmas message to all the cat lovers out there that cats can have fun at Christmas too.
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