I had the pleasure of hosting the Swarovski Stars for Wishes Workshop at the Toronto Eaton Centre on Saturday. And it was AMAZING.
Located at the base of the Swarovski Christmas tree (hello 40,000 sparkly, glittery, crystal Swarovski ornaments!) across from the Swarovski store there was a little workshop set up with little chairs and little tables all ready for little fingers to make wonderful ornaments.
Families made an easy yet fun acrylic tree ornament blinged out with real Swarovski crystals. The kits cost $20 each (no tax) and 100% of the funds go directly to the Children's Wish Foundation.
I, along with Mrs. Clause and Rory the Lion (the mascot of the Children's Wish Foundation) took to the mike (well, not Rory) to invite families to craft with their kids and create a tradition together.
It was a great way for families to pause from their busy shopping and connect. I even saw one mom say to the dad "Stay here and do this with the kids and I'll finish the shopping!" And others had the great idea of doing a kids' craft party with the ornaments as the activity and loot bag (and it all goes to such a good charity why not?!)
And if, as a parent, you need a teachable moment here: making an ornament is hands-on, electronic free, together time with your kids. They will find accomplishment and creativity in what they make. And it is a souvenir that you will bring out of the ornament box year after year and think "Remember when we made this...?" -- all for a good cause benefiting a children's chairty (teaching your kids to give to others).
I made an ornament with my 9 year old last week and she LOVED it. And I love the fact that it's unbreakable. And I'm thinking the gift box it comes in is so lovely that I might just ship it to the kids' Mamie in France as her Christmas gift.
I think making an ornament is a great family tradition to start this year. And a Swarovski sparkle makes it all the more wonderful.
Come hang with YMC bloggers at the Swarovski Stars for Wishes Workshop from 10am-12pm the following Saturdays.
November 26 - Sarah Gunn, Wall Candy
December 3 - Lisa Thornbury, Party Mummy
December 10 - Sharon DeVellis, Inside Scoop & YMC Editor-in-Chief
Remember you can craft the ornament right there or take it home to do during a quiet family time. Can't get down on a Saturday? The Eaton Centre Swarovski store is selling the gift boxed ornament kits in store now 'till Dec. 10.
This blog is proudly sponsored by Swarovski
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