Norad Santa Counter & Free Activities

Don't forget this free fun tradition that my kid's look forward to every year! Follow Santa's progress on the NORAD Santa Tracker as he begins delivering to other countries - wrapping up in the USA. While we wait for Christmas your kids can explorer the North Pole and more!

Santa's "Official" Reindeer Live Feed & Nice List Requests

One of my favorite things each year to do with the kids is watch Santa's "Official" Reindeer Live Feed.  You can watch Santa's Appearance through out the day feed his reindeer. Plus you can actually watch the "Nice List" to see if your name is on it....

There are three ways to get on the Nice List...

OPTION 1) Anyone that sends a letter to Santa gets on the list. Send your letters to 4593 Wren Dr. SE Caledonia, MI 49316.

OPTION 2) You can add people to the list by donating to the reindeer fund.

OPTION 3) Write us a review in the iOS / Android / Win 8 App Store! Then e-mail us at NiceList@ReindeerCam.com with the names you would like to add. Please include your User Name in the Subject Line.

Macy's Believe and #SantaProject - Mailing Santa Letters

Mail your letters to Santa at Macy's R. H. Macy's Santa Mailbox and they'll donate $1 per letter up to 1 million dollars to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This wonderful Santa Mailbox is setup in Macy's stores around the country and it has become an annual tradition for my family. They count up all the stamped letters throughout the country and even deliver them to the post office!

To find a mailbox near you click here.

Macy's has expanded the experience to include online letters as well written directly on Macys.com/believe ..they will email them!

Here is their wonderful stationary that Macy's has too. Simply print it out and have the kids write their letters. We all pack up and head to mail our letters. Remember to put a stamp (they will be brought to the post office) and take pics for the memories!

They also have an activity guide on the site, which has coloring pages in it.

To read more about Macy's Believe project visit the Believe site here.

Macy's has always believed in Santa and so they created the #SantaProject, a mission to keep the story of Santa alive in our modern age by filling the internet with the magic of belief. Go here and see how you can share socially in the #SantaProject.

Norad Santa Counter & Free Activities

Don't forget this free fun tradition that my kid's look forward to every year! Follow Santa's progress on the NORAD Santa Tracker as he begins delivering to other countries - wrapping up in the USA. While we wait for Christmas your kids can explorer the North Pole and more!

Target Top Toy List for 2016

Target released the Top Toys List for the 2016 Holiday Season today! Here are the details directly from Target.

From our stash of thousands of great toys, we picked the best of the best—the sure-to-be-stars of the 2016 holiday season. So kiddos, grab a pen and start drafting that wish list…and adults, gear up—this list is your secret to becoming a gift-giving master, second only to Santa.

Looking for ways to make learning fun? It's Love2Learn Elmo to the rescue with his customizable app. Or, for a pint-sized serving of STEM (that's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and a huge focus for Target), wrap up the Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-A-Pillar for your little one.

If your kiddo's Our Generation doll is along for every adventure, they'll scream with delight over our Target-exclusive ice cream truck. And if you're feeling nostalgic about your own childhood, check out new favorites from beloved brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels and LEGO—and share the joy with the next generation.

Clueless about impressing a tween? Swoop in with the Star Wars X-wing vs. Death Star Assault (available Sept. 30, but you can preorder starting Sept. 9), or any of the new Rogue One: A Star Wars Story toys. And with the Pokémon Sun or Moon Nintendo 3DS games, your teenager just might look up from catching Pokémon long enough to say thanks (it's the little things). So, without further ado, say hello to our stars of the season!

For the Littlest Elves

-Fisher-Price Code-A-Pillar

-PAW Patrol Zoomer Marshall and Target-exclusive Everest (available Oct. 2).

-Playskool Sesame Street Love2Learn Elmo

-B. Zany Zoo Wooden Activity Center

-Fisher-Price Thomas' Sky

-High Bridge Jump

-Bright Beats Learnin' Lights Dance Mat

Make Your Munchkins Merry

-Only at Target! Shopkins Shoppies Groovy Smoothie Truck with Shoppies Doll

-Wonder Woman Invisible Jet. Available Oct. 2.

-Only at Target! Our Generation Sweet Shop Ice Cream Truck

-Only at Target! Jaguar Sports Car 12V Electric Ride-on. Available Sept. 25.

-Hatchimals, including a Target-exclusive character. Available Oct. 7.-

Barbie Rainbow Cove Princess Castle

-FurReal Friends Torch, My Blazin' Dragon

-Qixels 3D Maker

-Disney Frozen Little Kingdom Elsa's Magical Rising Castle. Available Oct. 1.

-Only at Target! Hot Wheels Track Builder Power Booster Kit: Rocket Edition

-CHiP, the Robotic Dog. Available Oct. 2.

-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Tactical Truck

Festive Finds for Tweens

-LEGO AT-ST Walker. Available Sept. 30.

-Simon Air Game

-Sky Viper Hover Racer in red or black

-3Doodler Kid-safe 3D Printing Pen Set

-LEGO Friends Amusement Park Bumper Cars

-Meccano Micronoids in Red Socket, Blue Basher, Green Switch and Target-exclusive Titan (available Oct. 2)

-Star Wars X-wing vs. Death Star Assault. Available Sept. 30. Also available, starting Oct. 2, is the Target-exclusive Tie Fighter Drone.

Top Picks for Teens

-PlayStation 4 Console

-PlayStation VR Headset for PS4. Available Oct. 13.

-Madden 2017 for PS4

-Beats Solo 2 Headphones in red, yellow or blue

-Pokémon Moon for Nintendo 3DS

-Pokémon Sun for Nintendo 3DS

-Nerf Rival Khaos in red or blue

-Only at Target! Jetson V6 Hoverboard. Available Oct. 23.

Thanks STL Mommy!