Prepping For The Holidays With Mike's AGGRESSIVE Calendar 🎄 School Projects & Laundry Too!

In this video, Mike prepares for December 1st by prepping his "aggressive" holiday calendar. Also, Mike goes shopping at the craft store for Caleb's school project.
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[@pattypowell2524]

We need scrapbooking with Mike!!

[@TheMagicDads]

I never showed the scrapbooking I made for Caleb’s school year last year. Next time!

[@jacquelinezoccolillo9808]

I need a “Crafting With Mike Night”!!!!!!!! ❤❤✂️🎨👨🏻‍🎨❤❤

[@TheMagicDads]

Lol

[@dawnvan6452]

Mom of 3 here. Find your local dollar tree. They have a wonderful craft section and are affordable. Purchase extra supplies as this is just the beginning. Enjoy. It is craziness, but you will manage, as you always do. Good luck !

[@bethsanborn79]

I love the aggressive holiday calendar! I could see myself spending a lot of time making one and then not doing half the things I put on there 😂😂

[@jenny71WDW]

💚💜this was super !!!!! Bring on the aggresive calendar!!!

[@TheMagicDads]

Definitely!! Thanks!

[@stevefeaster2460]

My wife and I really love your vlogs. You both are great parents and enjoy your humor!!

[@TheMagicDads]

Thanks so much!

[@tracycampbell5237]

I love the idea of a food heavy aggressive holiday calendar!

[@Louthanjen]

We have an “art bin” with a billion supplies including various poster boards. Too many 9 pm projects night before lol. Oh and from last video, I use Waze for driving. Don’t even think about telling me if it’s north or south 😆. Waze gives me turn by turn. Saves my non directionally adept life!

[@Louthanjen]

Oh and I stopped doing laundry day. I do a basket every other day or so. It makes it easier for my brain to tackle. :)

[@Julie_michelle360]

We need more of Skylar please ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@TheMagicDads]

Steve was all, we need to vlog Skylar more!! Lol

[@TheGoofy1932]

I would love to see your scrap booking. I love a good crafting video. Will you be going to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party while your down in the parks? I hope you get a chance to take little man. It snopes on Main Street. Plus the parade, shows ,characters and fireworks are so great. Plus "free" cookies and hot cocoa. 🎄 🎉

[@TheMagicDads]

I know I wanna go but it’s sold out the weekend we’re going. Maybe next year.

[@TheGoofy1932]

@@TheMagicDads Something to look forward to. Have a great time when you're down there in a couple weeks.

[@slyspiderguy7511]

Have you gone to the Desert Botanical Gardens for the holidays? It’s very magical. They have some really interesting entertainment.

[@TheMagicDads]

We have not. We’ve done Zoolights but not the DBG

[@LightSparkDaniel]

I love your life, so fun to see what you all are up to. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheMagicDads]

Thanks for watching!

[@allison6954]

I can relate to the overflowing laundry Mike , lol. I hate laundry day too, however I always feel so much better after I do it. Clean sheets are the best too ! lol

[@TheMagicDads]

Agreed!!

[@robynellen859]

The calendar is such a great idea ! Fun activities. Great photo of Caleb and Santa

[@originalmouseketeer8155]

We are going to be in Disney World 12/5 - 12/10. Hope we see you guys there. I’ll be with my brother and three sisters. It’s a holiday siblings celebration. Safe travels.

[@TheMagicDads]

That’s awesome, have the best time!!

[@deryacagan79]

So doing the calendar!

[@kmbarnett1200]

The aggressive holiday calendar is such a good idea! There is always something I wanted to do that gets missed.

[@stacyscooby8488]

awww adorable awww.

[@billhansen5973]

Thank you for the JoAnn ❤. (Yes, I work for JoAnn, & I live in AZ)

[@TheMagicDads]

Oh awesome!!! I love it!!

[@nicb2073]

I was the 1OOth 👍 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks for sharing!!! Ps - I also dislike laundry very much 😅

[@christa_graham]

I could also spend all day in Joanne's! I hardly ever make the time to craft, but I made our Thanksgiving table garland with all clearance stuff from Joanne's...cost me less than $30 to make something I've seen for sale for $120+ online.

[@TheMagicDads]

Love that! It's such a great place!!

[@thebeautelife3471]

Thanks for sharing your ideas! I want to add donating toys and food to the needy. Also, clearing out clothing for shelters or good will. ❤

[@ktancrelle7312]

Love the aggressive calendar! That's a great way to make sure to get it all in and you may even be able to check off some things while at Disney. Sounds like you might need an aggressive school calendar too. 😂 Love your content! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@Mangomartinisful]

My husband teases me about the lengths I go through to avoid laundry day😅 You’re not alone!

[@TheMagicDads]

Right!! It’s awful loo

[@laurarunshappy5867]

Great vlog! Brought back memories of the madness of holidays with kids. Another non-food activity during the holidays is to visit a local zoo. They often have light displays and events at night.

[@Ollie-belovedogever]

👏 👏 👏 Thank you

[@louisescadding1008]

Caleb did a great job.❤

[@IslandArtista]

I just loooooove your videos, I hope to meet you all someday in Disney, such incredible people, Happy Holidays😊

[@TheMagicDads]

Thank you so much!!

[@mauiguy6710]

Bravo! you’re wonderful parents to keep up with your son’s school projects. Our stress levels changed dramatically concerning household chores etc when several years ago we hired a maid/cleaning service. We don’t have children or pets so they just come every two weeks. Life changing for us. Maybe you already do this and just haven’t shared on YT. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@BingoMactavanish]

Calendar is a great idea

[@traceyhill7784]

I love the aggressive holiday calendar idea 😂 made me lol on this wet Sunday morning in the UK but sadly it's only April 😂😂😂

[@ilsehunt6798]

I’m definitely looking forwards to all your December vlogs ! I think your calendar looks really good , not aggressive lol has Steve been drinking lol 😜

[@bethannsingh587]

You can take Caleb to see Zoo Lights, they never disappoint. Also the new Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide is supposed to be the premier light show here in Arizona. Happy Holidays to you all !

[@pixiedustpatricia]

Thank you for the aggressive calendar idea lol! I was actually looking for a prefilled calendar of activities yesterday since it was the 1st, but it’s an even better idea to make your own. 🎄

[@robertvarley8740]

I really like the idea of everyone following along with the calendar. Will have to do that! Thanks for doing the top 5 dishes! We don't have William Sonoma in the UK. One time you should vlog when you're in there. I'm pretty curious with how often you mention it😅

[@christarista1980]

Have you guys ever been to the Biltmore in Asheville NC for the Holidays, it is so beautiful!

[@christa_graham]

I'm considering making Beef Wellington for Christmas. It's just my family, so not too much pressure lol, but I've never made OR eaten it before haha Have you ever made that? Suggestions if so?

[@TheMagicDads]

LOL, I was just rewatching our video of making beef Wellington! It's our NYE tradition. Tips? Well, I know it's always finished cooking faster than the cookbooks tell me (granted we like it Medium-rare). Enjoy!!

[@christa_graham]

@@TheMagicDads I will definitely search for your video! Thanks :)

[@r3244v]

Celebrating our 40 at WDW, sadly Victoria & Albert closed that day. We enjoy fine dining, but don’t drink. Which restaurants at nicer hotels (behind EPCOT) would you recommend? Thanks

[@TheMagicDads]

Congratulations !!! Aw man, sorry to hear about V&A. Topolino's Terrace at the Riviera is my next favorite restaurant after V&A. Definitely recommend !!!