Tonight I got to hang out at The North Pole at Times Square. I talked to an Elf, had a snow ball fight, got my free picture taken and checked out the latest Hallmark Holiday products! I really love this time of year because it's all about family, fun and traditions - old and new.
If you are in the city on Saturday, November 15th between 8am and 7pm - stop by the North Pole at Times Square! It's right in front of Sephora and the GMA building.
These are some of my favorite products that I got to see. Because nothing says holiday family fun traditions like bedtime stories, cookies and cocoa!
Nighty-Night North Pole: Read all about Northpole's bedtime tradition. As you turn the pages, you can press a button to turn off the lights in several Northpole scenes, one by one. At the end, the Northern Lights magically appear above the city.
I love discovering new holiday books. Reading is such an important part of our life and it helps make the magic real to Norrin. This book is interactive and it's a quick read - easy enough for us to take turns reading or to have Norrin read independently.
Jaz the Emperor Penguin Mug-O-Matic™: Christmas MugTurn drinking hot cocoa into an event, Northpole-style. Set your mini marshmallow in the stand in front of the penguin and press the lever to make him kick the 'mallow into the mug.
Norrin loves making hot chocolate with mini marshmallows. I know he'll LOVE having this penguin kick the marshmallow into the mug. And what better way to work on those fine motor skills!
Tic Tac Snow Cookie Plate: Enjoy one of Northpole's popular games. Make cookies using the two cutter shapes, and then let players take turns putting their cookies on the board. Whoever gets three cookies in a line wins.
We all love cookies and we've been working on turn-taking games that require concentration and critical thinking - like Tic Tac Toe. I think this plate will be a fun way to incorporate our love of cookies, game play and Christmas magic.
Bake Like an Elf™ {Kit with Recipe Cards}: Make a little happy in the kitchen, elf-style, with authentic Northpole cookie recipes and measuring tools shaped like a mitten, elf shoe and jingle bell. Illustrated recipe cards feature easy-to-make elf cookie recipes and the stories behind them.
Norrin has been really interested in cooking and baking lately. I think the Bake Like an Elf kit will be perfect for him. The recipes are easy to follow and fun enough to keep him interested.
Find Me Santa! Snowflake: Add your name and hang this lighted snowflake in a window, on a doorknob, or wherever you like to ensure that Santa finds you—no matter where you are. On Christmas Eve, the snowflake will glow for four hours until the jolly guy arrives. (see Instagram photo below)
Every year we buy at least one new special ornament as a keepsake. I love that we can personalize this for Norrin because when your named named "Norrin" it's hard to find this with your name on it. Norrin is really starting to understand Christmas and Santa Claus - these little touches add to the magical holiday experience!
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Disclaimer: I was invited as press to preview the North Pole at Times Square and check out the latest Hallmark products. No compensation was received. All opinions are my own.
