Good morning!!
It's the first day of DECEMBER(!!) which is super insanely exciting in our household because it officially means that we can live, eat, breathe, celebrate to our little Christmas elf heart's content!
This year, I decided to introduce to Ella Grace the idea of an advent calendar. She's been so genuinely ecstatic watching all the decorations go up, I wanted to share with her the joy of counting down too.
I also wanted to encourage the idea that Christmas is about giving and loving on one another so I made her a little toddler-appropriate random acts of kindness advent.
I picked up some gift tags, washi tape, and ornaments from IKEA then just went to town on a window w a chalkboard pen after Ella Grace went to bed. Oh my heart was this such a special project and I hope it will be a part of our family tradition for years to come.
(mama hack: I timed it according to events on our calendar so as you choose what to do, also keep in mind where you might be or what you might have already had lined up that day!)
25 days to Christmas!!!!!!!! 😍🎉❤
ps. I've included some ideas below but feel free to add more in our #rkwXsmiggles Advent Calendar giveaway that is still going on! (scroll down a few posts below to participate!)
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Help mama and daddy to set up the Christmas tree (don't forget Christmas carols and hot chocolate after!)
Help an elderly neighbor or friend decorate for Christmas
Invite a friend to a Christmas play/date/movie/event
Appreciate a cleaner
"Write" a nice note to someone
Help set the table for dinner
Make gingerbreadmen to share
Bring a fresh coconut to your security guard
Pay for the next person in line
Preload a coin-operated children ride for the next child
Look for a giving tree and pick a name to help make a child's Christmas
Send a hug/care package to a friend
Bring extra bubbles/sidewalk chalk to the park to share
Bake some chocolate chip cookies for a neighbor
Make playdough/slime to share
Make reindeer chex mix to thank someone
Go caroling around the neighborhood or to someone that might need a little festive cheer
Bring a trashbag and pick up litter at the park
Make a thank you card for a teacher
Help to weed the garden
Share art kit with another child waiting
Record a Christmas video message for a friend
Pick your own random act of kindness
Build a boredom buster kit for a friend
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WOW, first of all, there are no words in the dictionary that could describe how thankful and grateful i am for all the wonderful words i've received for a simple ditty that was only expected to lift up one or two people.
I never would've thought that it would come this far in this big ocean of videos.
Dear Viewers/Listeners,
I have read all of your comments/messages and i sincerely apologize for not replying to everyone sooner. As mentioned in my previous video, i have been cut off the internet for a bit and i lack the time to do so.
Although, that doesnt change the fact that i am touched beyond words by all the lovely things everyone has left for me.
That being said, it's the best Christmas gift i've ever received.
So thank you thank you thank you, to all subscribers, and YouTube, for the feature.
I hope everyone's had/will have a good Christmas and a blessed New Year.
PS: I will be replying to everyone as soon as i can.
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Don't be fooled by the title, this one has a happy ending. All in the good spirit of Christmas.
I wrote this one a few weeks ago, and recorded it last night.
This song was inspired by everything i've experienced/read/watched/heard of from movies or stories, about one's lover being far away for Christmas, be it serving in the army, college, another country, peace corps etc... In a way, it's also about not losing hope.
Although that's just my opinion, so do share yours.
The words in this one are simple and direct. I do hope everyone will enjoy it.
I stayed with the 'silent movie feel' as i think it suits the song.
It is a bit too early, but as i said, i dont know when i'll be able to post next, but if i do, it'll be another Christmas cover. So stay tuned!
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Merry Christmas to all of my wonderful subscribers and listeners.
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Words and Music by Koko Kaina
2007
No, there won't be Christmas for me this year
For the simple reason being you're not here
There won't be eggnogs by the cozy fire
There won't be glasses of mulled wine either
There won't even be a Christmas tree
'cause you're not here to light it up with me
Oh, Santa honey, won't you bring my baby back to me?
'cause i miss him, yes, i miss him oh so dearly
I haven't sent him his Christmas card
'cause that would mean we really are apart
The Christmas stockings are as empty as my heart
I know you're away doing something good
But just this once, baby, if you could
You know you can, and you know should
'cause Christmas won't be Christmas...
without you
Two days to Christmas and i'm still waiting outside
Wishing upon a star that you'll be coming home tonight
But it was cold, it was getting late
Sadly, i crept back into bed
But then i felt a soft kiss on my cheek
I opened my eyes, and there my baby was...
with me!
My baby came back for me
Merry Christmas, baby