5 Christmas Movies...

...that every child should see.

1. A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Doesn't anyone know what Christmas is about?! Allow Linus to answer this question and teach your child what Christmas is all about.

2. A Christmas Story.
Because a real family Christmas is never cut and dry. The sooner this lesson is learned, the better.

3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Must be the animated version.

4. The Polar Express
If you put a Pixar movie on at home your child will glue himself to the floor with their neck craned upward. Extrapolate that by one thousand and you have the effect of this film in IMAX 3-D.

5. It's A Wonderful Life
I still remember the first time I saw this in fifth grade and it has left a lasting impression on me. It's a bit too much for the younger audience, but when they are of age this movie is a great lesson for everyone and anyone.

More Snacks!!!

After writing the last blog about 5 healthy snacks I found a couple websites with some interesting snack ideas. First the food network gives us 50 afternoon snack ideas that, while not necessarily healthy, are delicious.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes-and-cooking/50-after-school-snacks/index.html

I make up, however, for my disregard for health by including a website that offers a list of 20 inexpensive, healthy items (two things everyone should be, frugal and healthy).

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22177/52070-twenty-healthiest-foods-1/print

And then, on a somewhat less interesting note, here is a list of Christmas recipes for all the leftover turkey, ham and stuffing crowding your refrigerator.

http://busycooks.about.com/od/christmas/a/Christmasleftov.htm

Alright, no more food for a while! I promise...