Frizzy, the S.A.D. Elf (Santa's Izzy Elves #4) Book Review

I was given an e-copy of this children's book for my honest review, which I've shared below.

Title: Frizzy the S.A.D. Elf (Santa’s Izzy Elves #4) |  Author: Dorothea Jensen  |  Illustrator: Shayne Hood  |Publication Date: August 2, 2014 | Publisher: Independent | Pages: 34 | Recommended Ages: 4 to 10

My Book Review:
The author did a wonderful job with creating such an entertaining holiday rhyming story for children to enjoy! The illustrations are simple and compliment the story. 

I'm not a hundred percent sure what lesson the author was trying to teach. At first, I thought it was how easy it is for people to get attached to their creations. I know I do! I have the hardest time selling my hand painted wine glasses. But once I do, it brings so much joy to me to see someone else really appreciating my creative art piece. In this story, the solution in the end, didn't reflect that. Instead, Frizzy got to keep one of her dolls.

Even though there wasn't a clear learning lesson, it still is such a cute rhyming story that brings a different spin to one of Santa's elves lives. Kids love Christmas stories! Frizzy, the S.A.D. Elf is a great Christmas gift!

Santa’s Izzy Elves have won a number of literary awards.  Dizzy, the Stowaway Elf received Honorable Mention in the 2014 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards and has been Story Book Approved.  Plus, the e-book editions of Tizzy, the Christmas Shelf Elf and Blizzy, the Worrywart Elf both received the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award, honoring “the best in family-friendly media”.

Frizzy, the S.A.D. Elf is available for purchase

Amazon (Paperback)  | Amazon (Kindle) |  Barnes & Noble

Twas 3:37 am and the Moraja's were up

Twas the morning of Christmas and all through the house, the words "He came! He came!" echoed, but not from a little mouse. It was Jake and Josh, my two eager sons, huffing and puffing by my bedside, ready for some holiday fun! I quickly snuck a glimpse of my twenty year old clock, it was 3:37 am, way to early for me man.

But that wasn't the last visit, from my two determined boys... their visits continued at 4:19 am... 4:45 am... 5:06 am... 5:30 am... 6:30 am... We had envisioned them sleeping all through the night, snuggled in their beds waking up at dawn light. But the excitement, the joy, the passion for the holiday, permeated through their veins, early morning Christmas day. Jake was sure he saw dust sprinkling out of the chimney. Josh said he did too. Both jumped shouting, "Yippee, Yippee!"

As for Madison, she snuggled in our bed with a 101 fever, hoping to rest so she'd feel a little more eager. Finally at 7:00 am I rolled out of bed. Finding Jake, Josh and Madison seconds ahead. The Spirit, the love for giving and sharing, was what filled our home leaving each one of us caring. We opened our presents, as patient as a kid can, sharing in the memories of our small loving clan.

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season,

Melissa

Holiday "Ho YUM YUM" Crafty Dessert Triggers Creative Juices

Creativity and imagination are the greatest strengths of a psychic. Below is a fun kid crafty dessert that can keep those creative juices flowing in your child.

First, you'll need about 5 to 10 soup sized bowls to put the ingredients in. Paper bowls works great!

Second, you'll need the ingredients to make the craft. Pre-made brownies (you are always free to make home made too!), preztel sticks, gummy bears, mini chocolates, candy canes, sprinkles, marshmellows, and a can of frosting. You can also get additional ingredients such as chocolate chip cookies, cup cakes, etc.

Next, put each ingredient in a separate bowl. Then put the bowls on the table where the kids will make their dessert craft.

Fourth, on each child's paper plate, put a scoop of frosting and one brownie. If your child doesn't like brownies, you can use a cookie, large marshmellow, or Rice Krispie treat instead.

Fifth, give each child a paper plate with the frosting and brownie on it, along with a plastic spoon.

Finally, let your children create any animal, creature, or anything they want using the delicious food ingredients. They can make a reindeer, a snowman, a spider and more! Then when the are finished, it's time to eat their yummy dessert.

Happy Holidays,

Melissa
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