Holidays & Hero Dads

💕Hello Hero Dads!

The holiday season is here—a time for joy, connection, and the occasional last-minute gift scramble. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. This week, we’re helping you step into your role as the ultimate dad with tips, tricks, and a touch of fun!

🎁 Gift Ideas That’ll Make Her Smile
Stuck on what to get? These thoughtful ideas can make a big impact:

1. Custom Keepsake: Check out Etsy for ideas for custom gifts for your special girl. You could get a bracelet engraved with her name or an inside joke.

2. Activity Kits: Browse Michaels’s website for age specific craft packages. Think pottery, painting, or cooking sets for shared bonding time.

3. Comfy Matching Sets: Browse Amazon for a comfy loungewear set for this winter.

🎄 Connection Corner

This holiday season, create memories with a few festive activities:

🎨 Easy Holiday Craft: Handmade Ornament Keepsakes
Materials: Salt dough (2 cups flour, 1 cup salt, 1 cup water), cookie cutters, paint, ribbon.

1. Mix the dough and roll it out.

2. Use cookie cutters to create shapes.

3. Bake at 200°F for 2-3 hours until hard.

4. Let her paint and personalize them! Add a ribbon to hang them on the tree.

🍪 Festive Recipe to Try Together: Holiday Reindeer Rice Krispies
Ingredients: Rice Krispies, marshmallows, butter, pretzels, chocolate chips, red candies.

1. Make classic Rice Krispies Treats and cut them into rectangles.

2. Attach pretzel “antlers” at the top.

3. Add chocolate chips for eyes and red candies for noses using a little melted chocolate as glue.

4. Share and snack while watching her favorite holiday movie!

📬 Dad DM
“Hey, I don’t know what to do for my daughter’s hair for her holiday choir concert?”

Thanks for reaching out. Holiday hair doesn’t have to be so scary! My go-to tip would be to accessorize with red, green, silver, or gold ribbons and tie in a bow/bows. This is especially cute for pony-tails, pig-tails, and braids! The following variations should work for most hair types.

1. 🌟Classic Ponytail: Add a touch of holiday spirit with a sparkly hair tie or a ribbon in red or green. This can also be a bun too!

2. 💕Single Braid: Three strands of hair woven together. It's very elegant!

3. 😊Curled Hair: Use a curling iron to add some pretty waves. Finish with a light spritz of hairspray to keep it looking polished.

Bonus Tip: Make it a bonding moment by asking her which style she likes best or involving her in the process. She’ll appreciate the effort!

🎄 Holiday Tip
The holidays can be overwhelming, especially for kids. Help her manage the excitement by creating a “holiday pause.” Set aside a quiet evening for hot cocoa, holiday stories, or simply reflecting on the year’s highlights. It’s the little moments that count.

✨✨Wishing You a Wonderful Holiday Season!
Thanks for being an amazing dad this year. Here’s to more memories, laughs, and growth in 2025. We’re rooting for you!

Warmly,
The Flora Team