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Matchbox Gifts, Magic Reindeer Food & Poem
In this article we have activities and crafts: Matchbox Gifts, Magic Reindeer Food, and and Reindeer Poem.
Matchbox Gifts
Very cute way to give a small gift in one of these matchbox gift boxes.
1. For a standard size matchbox, cut 33/4-by-2 inch band of decorative paper.
2. Glue Band around box: you can attach more paper to box ends.
3. Embellish with string, or stickers, or thin strip of paper glue glued around box.
4. To make a card to go inside, cut a 2-by21/2 inch piece of paper; trim edges with pinking shears, if desired and fold in half.
Magic Reindeer Food
Get the children involved in feeding the reindeer as well as milk and cookies for Santa! The reindeer get hungry too!
Reindeer food is a simple combination:
- 1/4 cup oatmeal
- 1/4 rise krispie
- 1/4 cup sprinkles red & green
- and glitter for sparkle and shine
Reindeer Poem
If you are traveling with your children this holiday season here are some tips.
Or you can have our FREE eBook Top 5 Tricks to Travel with Your Kids.
Related blog article: Tracking Santa, Paper Mache Snowman
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About the Author: Yvonne Wonder
Yvonne Wonder is an author, entrepreneur, and founder of Destination Sitters, LLC, a national babysitting referral service supporting traveling families across 21 U.S. cities. With more than 35 years of entrepreneurial experience—and 17 years dedicated to childcare in the travel sector—Yvonne brings a unique blend of expertise, creativity, and heart to everything she writes.
She is the author of Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas, The Top 5 Tricks to Traveling With Kids That Will Change Your Life, and 26 Comfort Foods & Their History for Kids in the Kitchen. As a mom, she writes with warmth, real-world insight, and a deep belief that family moments matter most—whether at home or on the road.
Through her leadership at Destination Sitters, Yvonne works with 6K+ hotels, wedding planners, and event professionals nationwide, all with one mission in mind: giving parents peace of mind while their children are cared for safely, joyfully, and professionally during travel.
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