A Fun and Frugal Christmas

In the coming weeks, we hope to be able to share many fun and frugal Christmas ideas. Traditions, decorations, activities, recipes, gifts, and service ideas, all that cost little to nothing.

To kick it off, I'll share one of my own.

Reindeer Food (And a follow up FHE lesson)
As part of the Christmas Eve festivities, we traditionally leave cookies for Santa. But what about the reindeer? They've been working very hard and might need a little snack. Leave a carrot or two on the plate with the cookies, and watch the kids' eyes light up when they see nibbles and gnaw marks in the morning. (Don't forget to nibble and gnaw a little before heading to bed!)

Later, you can turn the experience into an FHE lesson on gratitude for service. Those reindeer had been working very hard, and it made them feel so good that you remembered them. Many of those who serve diligently, do so from behind the scenes. When we stop and think, who do we know who quietly serves? In the home, at church, at school, and at work? And how can we show them that we're grateful for it? For the activity, act on your ideas!

To contribute an idea, please contact a member of the Provident Living committee.