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Christmas Eve Box Must Haves
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items Pajamas, cocoa, a little plush, a story, something to make, and two coloring books I made. The box you leave out so Christmas morning already feels taken care of.
Sections
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Books I Made
Pajamas, Socks and Slippers
Cocoa, Snacks and a Story
Something to Make
Books I Made
My book. 30 festive dino pages with big outlines. The easy win for the kid who would rather color than wait for morning.
Dino Christmas Coloring Book: 30 Cute Designs Ages 3-8
Also mine. Unicorns, fairies, gingerbread and snowy castles. The quiet activity that buys you a little Christmas Eve breathing room.
Magical Christmas: Unicorns & Fairies Coloring Book for Kids 3-8
Also mine. A zoo alphabet book for colouring and tracing, so they practise letters while thinking they're just colouring animals.
Zoo Alphabet Coloring Book: Learn A to Z with 26 Cute Zoo Animals
My Calm Workbook, another one I made. Gentle pages for the kiddos who needs to slow down a little.
My Calm Workbook: Feelings & Calm Tools for Autistic Kids
Pajamas, Socks and Slippers
Fleece polar bear pajamas for the toddler set (about 2T to 5T). Soft, festive and easy to tuck in the box the night before.
Toddler Boys Carter’s Polar Bear 2-Piece Pajama Top & Pajama Bottoms Set
A whole pack of soft crew socks, so cold floors aren't part of the Christmas morning plot.
Boys' 10pk Athletic Crew Socks - Cat & Jack™ White M
A soft, easy-on pair for little feet to pad around in before the big morning.
Toddler Jude Clog Slippers - Cat & Jack™ Brown 12
Cocoa, Snacks and a Story
The nostalgic packet cocoa. Mini marshmallows optional, cozy mug required.
Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix - 8ct
A cuddly Grinch plus the story, in one bundle. The plush is a good size for little hands.
Kohl's Cares® How The Grinch Stole Christmas Plush and Book Bundle
The movie night snack that actually belongs in the box. It's a 12-pack, so one Christmas Eve movie won't finish the whole thing.
Orville Redenbacher's Movie Theater Butter Microwave Popcorn - 12ct/39.49oz
Cookies for the plate by the tree. Santa gets a couple, and the rest are for whoever is still up wrapping.
Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Something to Make
Ten classic colors that actually wash off, which is the whole point after a coloring book session. Ages 3+.
Crayola 10ct Ultra Clean Washable Broad Line Markers, School Supplies for Kids, Art Classroom Must Haves, Coloring Gift, Ages 3+
240 sheets in 12 colors, enough for snowflakes, paper chains and whatever masterpiece ends up on the fridge.
Crayola 240-Sheet Construction Paper 12-Color, School Supplies for Kids, Craft Paper, 9x12 Inches, Multicolor, Uncoated, Classroom Essentials
A compact watercolor set with the brush already in the box. Bright, washable and ready for that construction paper. Ages 3+.
Crayola 8ct Kids Watercolor Paints with Brush, Washable Tempera, School Supplies for Kids, Art Classroom Essentials, Gift, Ages 3+
24 colors, already sharpened, for the kid who wants more control than a marker and less mess than paint.
Crayola 24ct Pre-Sharpened Colored Pencils: Multicolor Wax & Wood, Non-Toxic, School Supplies for Kids, 3.3mm Point
Squishy, mess-light modeling dough for making a snowman that doesn't melt. Ages 3+.
Crayola 4oz Model Magic - White: Non-Drying, Reusable, Non-Toxic Modeling Clay for Kids, Creative Thinking, Ages 3+