Christmas 2014

New Year’s Eve for kids at the CMSC

The Children’s Museum of South Carolina is hosting a Noon Year’s Eve celebration for your 8 and under crowd!

Staying up to midnight is a challenge that, frankly, just sets your little one up for a 9:45 nuclear meltdown. Mom, save yourself the drama but still enjoy ringing in the new year with your little one!

From 9 am to 1 pm do arts and crafts, programs, a sparkling cider toast, and balloon drop at noon. Admission is $5 and members are free!

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Don’t miss the model train exhibit at the Myrtle Beach Mall this holiday season

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Each year the Grand Strand Model Railroaders open up their workshop and let us get a peek into the world of tiny trains!

Just a few stores down from Bass Pro Shop in the Myrtle Beach Mall, the displays are huge, full of detail, and in constant motion. While many of them are for eyes only, the first one just as you walk into the door has interactive features. The members of the club are on hand to talk to your little (or big) train enthusiast and show you around! They even have stands set up so the smallest of visits can get a good view.

I’ve got a few pictures to share, but they don’t even scratch the surface of what’s there! There is no charge to have a look, though there are a few donation boxes.

Enjoy!

While much of the display is for eyes only, this one let's you press buttons! — While much of the display is for eyes only, this one let’s you press buttons!

This is a must for the train enthusiast in your family.

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Last-minute stocking stuffer ideas for ages newborn through 8

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I’m a blogger over at BabyCenter and pulled together a few posts I did over the past week filled with stocking stuffer ideas for all ages! I couldn’t resist sharing them with you. Check them out!

11 stocking stuffers perfect for baby’s 1st Christmas (ages 0-12 months)

7 stocking stuffers for toddlers ready to tear into Christmas (ages 12-24 months)

9 stocking stuffers that are all the rage among preschoolers (ages 2-5)

5 last-minute big-kid stocking stuffers under $5 (ages 5-8)

Happy holiday shopping!

Photo credit: andrewmalone/flickr

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Holiday events & visits with Santa are on this weekend’s calendar of events in Myrtle Beach!

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There’s no question the holidays are just around the corner based on the family events scheduled for this weekend!

Take a photo with Santa on the beach at Myrtle Beach State Park on Saturday! Pets are also welcome, as long as they’re on a leash.

Enjoy the spectacular lights display, food, and live entertainment at Brookgreen Gardens Annual Nights of a Thousand Candles.
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Have brunch with Santa at Croissants tomorrow!

You can also meet Santa at the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel and enjoy a lovely combo of candy canes, hot chocolate, and much more!

This post was contributed by Hatton Gravely of Freshmom and Cute Christmas Pajamas. Check out her sites!

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Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and this weekend in the Grand Strand

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Turkey Day is almost here, kicking off the official holiday season (at least in my opinion. I think retailers decided Halloween is the new Thanksgiving and kicked off the Christmas season last month!) Here’s a round-up of runs, shopping & events to keep your family busy after you’ve had your fill of turkey tomorrow:

1. Burn off the calories at the annual Myrtle Beach & Surfside Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning!

2. The Market Common hosts its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Black Friday with live entertainment! They also host a “holiday bazaar” beginning at 2pm.

3. Enjoy the spectacular lights show this weekend at Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland at the Pelicans Stadium, open every night throughout the holiday season.

4. Did you know Thanksgiving is one of the biggest days of the year to see a movie in the theater? Head to one of the local theaters with your family after you’ve had your turkey, and watch a movie on the big screen! Family friendly movies out this week include Penguins of Madagascar, Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas and Big Hero 6.

5. Of course, the Black Friday shopping frenzy will commence on actual Thanksgiving Day for many retailers in the area, but you can always wait until Friday to head out to score some great deals. Check out local shopping center and store hours here.

6. Shop Small this Saturday and support locally owned small businesses! If you have an American Express, you can sign up online to be rewarded for shopping at participating businesses this Saturday.

This post was contributed by Hatton Gravely, founder of Freshmom and Cute Christmas Pajamas.

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Christmas 2014

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