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One of my favorite presents for the kids this Christmas was this really neat wooden sushi set from The Land of Nod. All of the pieces velcro together. Sushi is always a big hit around our house. Even my 3 year old picky eater is a huge sushi fan, so this toy is getting lots of attention. And it even comes with soy sauce and wasabi for dipping!
Sequins and glue can tame any three year old. I'm convinced. When my oldest daughter turned 3, I invested in buckets (yes, buckets) of shiny little gems and glitter glue. The more sparkle the better.
But today's project had a purpose, Christmas presents! Of course, I'm not telling what goes in the bags. That would ruin all the fun. I spray painted Christmas trees on small gift bags and the kids decorated them. It still holds true, the more sparkle the better.
Every year (well, for the last 19 anyway) the Shops at Kenilworth have built a huge holiday train garden. Model trains, airplanes, carousels, tractors, you-name-it buzz around and even over the water fountain. The 3-4 year old crowd is pretty heavy around here. They can stare to their hearts' content behind the plexiglass walls and even press buttons that control some of the displays.
Then, as if that weren't enough, we see the big guy... yes, Santa himself. And I'm pretty sure he was the real deal.
410-321-1909
The Shops at Kenilworth
800 Kenilworth Drive
Towson, MD 21204
Long, long, ago... my husband and I considered buying a rowhome at the corner of 34th and Keswick. We were hoping to turn it into our studio. But really, we just didn't deserve to own property on this block. I mean, the people who live on this block have taken the words "holiday spirit" to a whole new level of crazy. And I absolutely love them for it.
Close to Christmas, the traffic actually gets a little heavy. But it's worth finding a place to park to get a closer look. My question. Where do these guys store their Christmas decorations the rest of the year?
The Christmas Street
700 Block of West 34th Street - Hampden
Baltimore, MD 21211
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