Entertaining: All the cheer without the fear!

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This year, why not make Holiday preparation a time for merriment rather than mental pressure? Your little angels will be happy to lend a hand, and they'll gladly pitch in with the cleaning and decorating too. Put them to work and see their enthusiasm light up your home with the spirit of Christmas!

Let the countdown begin

Four weeks before Christmas, draw up a schedule of all the tasks you'll need to accomplish.

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Prepare your guest list and send the invitations by email. If you prefer to send them by mail, ask your budding young artists to add some charming finishing touches to your invitation cards.
Decorate your Christmas tree and your home with twinkling lights. May we suggest some gorgeous tree ornaments? Also, the site Amazing-christmas-ideas.com offers plenty of suggestions that promise to mesmerize children and adults alike.

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Create your menu and gather your young helpers in the kitchen to give you a hand preparing cookies you can freeze. You could also try building a gingerbread house.
Select your holiday music. Ask the children to suggest their favourite songs. They'll be delighted to hear their tunes playing along with your own.

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Clean your home from top to bottom. On the big day, you'll only need to do basic tidying. To turn this chore into a game, ask the kids to dust the furniture and do some vacuuming.
Plan the decorations for your Christmas table. Wash your cutlery, tablecloths and napkins, and purchase any supplies you're missing.

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Do your last-minute shopping, including perishable items.
Prepare the foods you can make in advance, such as chopped vegetables, sauces, etc.
Relax, take a break and enjoy some quality family time!

Magic in the kitchen

This year, forget the complicated menu and go for a simple yet festive meal. For example, supermarket hors d'oeuvres and a fondue will do the trick quite nicely. This way, you can devote more time to making sweets with your little kitchen apprentices. Since the idea is to have fun with your kids, allow for more time so they can join in, as long as they help you clean up afterward!

Aside from traditional cutout cookies, here are a few easy ideas for sweet treats you can make with the kids:

Christmas crispy rice barsClose

Christmas crispy rice bars To save time, why not ask IGOR for help? Using our marshmallow crispy rice bars, you can help the kids prepare super-scrumptious snacks. Read the recipe.

Mouse-shaped trufflesClose

Mouse-shaped truffles Truffles are a long-standing Christmas tradition. Add an original touch by making them in the shape of a mouse. There'll be smiles all around the house! Read the recipe.

Candy cane cookiesClose

Candy cane cookies These cookies shaped like Christmas candy canes are equally pleasing to the eye and the taste buds. What's more, they can be easily frozen. Read the recipe.

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Marshmallow snowmen What could be more fun than decorating with candy? You and the kids will have a ball making these marshmallow skewers that you can serve with pineapple or melon slices to keep them upright on the plate. Read the recipe.