I babysit kids in my home. Tomorrow we are making "reindeer" food and I have 3 boxes of hot chocolate. Is there some cute little parent gift I can put together so the kids can give to their moms?? Some cute little saying, etc??
2007-12-20 11:27:30 · 6 answers · asked by Mom-of-3-cuties 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
The reindeer food and the hot chocolate aren't going together as a gift. Just the hot cocoa. Anyhoo, I thought I'd seen something a while back with a little poem or something
2007-12-20 11:34:04 · update #1
“A Cup of Christmas COCOA ”
Key Verse:
Matthew 2: 11, “On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. (NIV)
Devotion:
One of the things I adore about the holiday season is hot cocoa. Who doesn’t feel warm and snuggly while sipping on a steaming cup of cocoa with marshmallows or whip cream piled on top? The word ‘COCOA’ can be used to help us remember the important aspects of Christmas, reminding us of the happiness and warmth we can enjoy being a part of God’s family.
C – CHRIST
Matthew 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is the reason for the season. Remember to spend as much time searching for God’s truth, as you do searching for that perfect gift. Christ IS Christmas – there is no Christmas without Christ. During this season, share the gift that Christ has given you with someone else.
O – ORNAMENTS
1 Peter 3:3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. Do you spend more time fretting over whether or not your house could be featured in the holiday edition of Southern Living, than whether or not your inner spirit is adorned with God’s love and compassion for those in need? Put a stronger focus on blessing others this holiday season.
C – CHEERFULLY CELEBRATE THE SEASON
Proverbs 15:13 A happy heart makes a face look cheerful. But a sad heart produces a broken spirit. As the gift list grows, the budget drains, and the calendar fills, it is easy to get discouraged. And although Christmas is meant to be a joyous season, many people also struggle during the holidays with depression and discouragement. Despite the reasons that you might feel discouraged during this time of year, focus on how much you are loved as a dear and precious child of God. The holidays are merely a season, but God’s love and compassion for His children is permanent. Now that is something to celebrate!
O – OVERJOYED not OVERWHELMED
Matthew 2:10 –12 The shepherds saw the star, and they were overjoyed – they were overcome with delight, awe, motivation, encouragement, love for God – they were overwhelmed with the gift of life. Think of a time when you were overjoyed- the birth of a child, a graduation, a wedding, a beautiful sunrise, sparkling white beaches, a baptism. Your feeling of happiness was likely so overwhelming, that tears filled your eyes, you had a lump in your throat, or your heart was beating rapidly. For many Christmas-a-holics, we are overjoyed when we kick off the holiday season, but overwhelmed by the middle of the month! Try to find ways to remind yourself each day of December to be thankful for the birth of our Savior and overwhelmed by the blessings that have been bestowed upon you, rather than being overwhelmed with your holiday to-do lists or personal issues.
A – ABUNDANCE
Jude :2 ..mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.
Whenever I think of Christmas morning, from my childhood to the present, the word ABUNDANCE comes to mind. As soon as the sun rises on December 25th, until it sets in the evening, we are bombarded with an abundance of presents, candy, baked goods, fruit, and other delectable foods. But these things are temporary. What we really yearn for is the abundant life promised to us in God’s word. Our true heart’s desire is for mercy, peace and love, not just on Christmas day, but every day throughout each year.
The next time you are in the mood for a hot cup of steaming cocoa, I pray that you will be reminded of this devotion. As the warmth of the cocoa trickles down your throat, allow the warmth of God’s love to pour into your heart, and then pour that love out abundantly onto others.
2007-12-20 11:44:57 · answer #1 · answered by Princess Me 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I got a smelly gift but didn't receive any choccies I gave out 4 boxes of £10 - £12 thornton boxes of chocs to people though
2016-05-25 05:41:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Peppermint Sticks to stir the hot chocolate? I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint.
2007-12-20 11:50:51 · answer #3 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have them make a cloth wreath. take a white peice of cloth. about 10x10 in size. then make them dip their hands in green paint and press their hands in a circle on the cloth (fingers pointing outward). hot glue a little red bow at the top and then your done.
2007-12-20 11:36:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the dollar store and get little gift baggies..and fill it with little tea light candles..or chocolates or something..just as a little sign of appreciation that you care..it's the thought that counts..
2007-12-20 11:30:44 · answer #5 · answered by ~♥BLU3YED_SUICIDE~♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would have the children make a christmas drawing
or i would take a picture of each child
2007-12-20 11:31:02 · answer #6 · answered by Military Supporter! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋