Here’s how to make the Christmas Light (Finger)Prints:

Supplies:

• board canvas’ (these come in a 3 pack)
• sharpie (I prefer the dollar store brand)
• paints (your school will likely have these but I grabbed a pack from the Dollarama and they worked great)
• baby wipes
• paper towel

Prep:

• grab the supplies from the dollar store
• write the words love, peace, or joy in hand writing.  I like to do a mix of those three words but you could ask your students to brainstorm holiday words they would want to use.  You will want to write these WORDS before the lesson begins.  I always took the canvas’ home and did it while watching tv.
• Make tiny rectangles along the handwriting. These are the “sockets” for the Christmas lights. *see picture below.
• Find “busy work” or an appropriate movie for the class.  You may want to do this project in small groups or one on one depending on the age.  With my grade 1/2 class I pulled 4 at a time to my back table while the rest watched a holiday movie.  I usually did this project during the last week before the holidays where watching a movie is quite common. You could also tie the movie to the curriculum by showing a movie version of a book. Example The Snowy Day this book is in movie form on Prime video if you have an account.  (Prime video has a tonne of books in movie form!) Read the book and then have them compare and contrast the two! This hits off a tonne of the outcomes in the Saskatchewan curriculum!
• Set out canvas’, paints, and wipes.

Directions:

• Pull student(s) to the back table.
• Have them choose a word.
• Ask students to write their name and Merry Christmas and the year with Sharpie on the back. 
• Allow students to choose a colour of paint, dip their index finger into the paint, dap the extra off onto the paper towel.
• Help students make their first finger print light on top of the mini rectangle.  Remind them to press down and then lift straight up otherwise it will smudge!
• Wipe the finger with baby wipes between colour changes.
• If students are able to let them continue independently or continue to help them make different coloured prints to make lights.

Will you be trying this art project this year? If not, what will you be doing this holiday season?!

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What better way to spread this message then to gift zero waste items to your family and friends!  I have been shopping at Mortise & Tenon for a few years now and it’s always one of my first stops while Christmas shopping!  I love grabbing a coffee (from their in house coffee shop) and perusing the shelves to find the most unique and zero waste gift ideas.   I did just that a few weeks ago and I found so many great gift ideas there really is something for everyone!  Whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers or you want to make a gift basket filled to the brim with goodies for that special someone, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list!

Some of my favourite gift ideas include:

• Chico Bag- these are for produce and are super handy and small so you can fit them into your purse, that way you’re sure to remember it!
• (re)Zip Leakproof Reusable Bags- I have these and I am obsessed! I use them all the time and they’re still in great shape!
• Snack Bags- these snack bags are perfect for the kids on your list! They have so many fun prints and patterns!
• Unpaper Paper Towels– these are soft enough for hands and face but tough enough for counters, floors, and dishes! They are also hand made in YQR, bonus!
• Bees Wax Food Wrap- I also own and LOVE these! They are so easy to care for, they wrap around food and stick to containers super well and they won’t end up in the landfill… YES!
• Travel Utensils- this is new to my collection and I am so excited about them!  I love how small these are and that they have a container to store the utensils in once your done eating and they’re dirty that way they won’t get your bag dirty- how genius?!
• Bamboo Scrubber:  Another new item for me but I have had one similar to this in the past and they are so great- perfect for those stubborn pans!
• Go Mug- Because one can never have enough go mugs! They also have the collapsable Stojo cup that I have been loving!!
• Reusable Makeup Pads- Okay, is it just me or do you get fuzz in your eye every time you use one of those cotton pads?! SO annoying! BYE BYE fuzz! These are SO convenient and easy to use- I just keep them in a cute little holder by my sink and then throw them in the wash at the end of the week!
• Bamboo Paddle Brush– I have always used a paddle brush and I’ll never go back!  Also, you can feel good about this purchase as 3% of sales are donated to women’s shelters in Pacific Northwest!
• Routine Natural Deodorant- It took me a quite some time to find the right deodorant but I finally did it! I LOVE this Routine deodorant but that doesn’t mean it’s going to work for everyone… that’s why this sample size is just perfect to stuff in someones stocking!!

Have you shopped at Mortise & Tenon before!? If so, what’s your favourite thing you’ve bought!? Mine is definitely my (re)zip bags!

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This time of year can be stressful.  During the holiday season you want to give to those you love but you also don’t want to cause yourself financial stress as you enter the New Year.  So, I have teamed up with my friends at Banana Republic to show you that beautiful gifts don’t always need to break the bank!  A beautiful necklace, a pair of cozy socks, anything jewelry related, or candles, are all gifts I LOVE receiving and I know that special girl in your life will too.  Banana Republic has their website set up so you can shop for gifts by price that way you won’t lead yourself and your budget astray.  They have a gifts under $75 section as well as gifts under $125!

Since they don’t have a gifts under $100 section, I have decided to make one for you! ALL of the items below are $100 or less and would make the perfect gift all while allowing you to stay in budget!!

Cozy slippers, or a set of beautiful candles for someone who loves to stay at home cozied up on the couch!  A travel jewelry case for the girl on the go, or a pair of sunglasses, a scarf, or headband for the fashionista on your list! Regardless of your budget you will be sure to find the perfect gift for everyone!

Not only are ALL of these items under $100, Banana Republic is also having a Beat The Holiday Rush sale where EVERYTHING is 40% off (no code necessary) and free shipping on orders over $50!

Happy Shopping!!

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