Saint Nicholas, Making Slime and Other Christmas Crafts ║ Large Family Vlog

It's a crafty Christmas week here at our house. The kids make pictures for two local coloring contests, graham cracker "gingerbread" houses with some friends and Justus teaches us all how to make slime. We also color the Christmas ornaments sent by one of our KZbin friends, cut out gift tags and snowflakes with the Cricut, make grape jelly to give away and order some replacement Christmas ornaments. Solomon and Sophia go to see "The Star" with Grandma Kitty and we read a story about Saint Nicholas and put out shoes to receive chocolate coins.
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[@miss13579able]

I love how some traded their ornaments so the little ones could have what they wanted, so sweet!

[@ashleyroundtree258]

I love re-watching their Xmas videos!!!

[@whitneyking2779]

I LOVE Asher's dry personality. It's too cute.

[@volition51]

Justus *really* knows his slime! The gingerbread houses were awesome; it was nice to spend time with your friends. It's a beautiful thing how you deliberately let things happen and they turn out so well. I would have been a basket case with 7 kids making slime and all those ingredients, but the way you do it the gifts turned out great and they all had fun. Merry Christmas!

[@souldawn2187]

Thank you Justus for showing us how to make slime! You did a good job!👍🏼

[@KatytheNightOwl]

What a wonderful tradition - I love how you are creating such wonderful memories for your children, along with teaching them about God's love, and sharing and caring :)

[@2u2a]

In Poland we actually have st Nicolas Day. On 6th of December children wake up to open their gifts (sweets and small toys, like Christmas stocking gifts). Before coca cola got popular our st Nicolas was wearing more like bishop style outfit. And on Christmas the presents are brought by angels,and we actually celebrate the most the Christmas eve so kids open the presents after the supper. And the supper starts after you can see the first star on the sky

[@cinqueqwerty]

2u2a hi, I'm from Poland too. I love this traditions, so thankful my parents createed such beautiful memories in my childhood.

[@Ainiewainy]

We celebrate good ole Saint Nicholas on december 5th in my country. Christmas is not really big over here. He comes to our country in november and goes back to spain in december 6th. On the 5th children are surprised with a bag of gifts on the doorstep from St Nick and his helpers! And during all the weeks he is here you can put your shoes by the fireplace (or window/door if you don't have any) and if you have been a good child you will get some presents in your shoes before december 5th. Love how different countries celebrate the same person!

[@hettydejong9635]

Ainiewainy “je haalt me woorden uit mijn mond.” grappig om zo iets “Hollands” in een Amerikaanse familie te zien. Andrea , I Love the video! It remind me of our festival; Sinterklaas.

[@hansenels1]

Leuk om hier nog meer Nederlanders te zien. 😉

[@KJeske8274]

Are you Dutch? I'm assuming you are. My father was Dutch and the December 5 St. Nick tradition was big for us because it obviously was for him. It's a fairly big deal where I live simply because my area of Wisconsin has such a large Dutch community and heritage. Anyway, I'm passing it on to my children as well and they know that December 5 means a full stocking! :-) Merry Christmas! Gelukkige sinterklaasdag!

[@KJeske8274]

Why won't your son get to experience it?

[@hansenels1]

Elizabeth Levine The Netherlands

[@konfidentplansplus7222]

Sophia was so excited about the gold coins! It melted my heart! 😍😍

[@lindahunter7322]

Lovely to see justus front of stage, he seemed to grow up in front of my eyes because he was in charge..... what a sweetheart xxx

[@gymstrip]

Linda Hunter Yes, so nice to see Justus take the lead with his expertise in slime.

[@iamteachermimi8244]

Andrea your family is so sweet I love the joy they have for little things! I have 10 kiddos and they are the same way, just love life together. I wouldn't trade having a large family for anything!❤ Merry Christmas

[@cindysue1198]

I meant you raise your kids up and give them so much loving attention. It is so wonderful how much love you give them and so much positive parenting. Both you and Tom are so amazing.

[@carriemoore4380]

Andrea loved her babies so much ❤️❤️ and the gratefulness of all the children no matter how big or little a gift or anything is, it's just true happiness and really isn't fair 💕💕💕 .

[@lifethroughhereyes3958]

Dear Andrea and family! Thank you for sharing all these lovely things! Justus’ slime is really cool and I loved al of the gingerbread houses as well :). You have helped me through some pretty rough days (last week we lost our 2nd baby in a miscarriage. We’ve been praying for a baby for 2 years now, and really are hoping for a beautiful family like yours). God bless you. Marjolein (from the netherlands)

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Oh, Marjolein, I'm so sorry for your loss...

[@debbiemorgan6701]

I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you.

[@justmom324]

Absolutely off subject, but our Anniversaries are the same day!! July 24th!!! I really want to say that I LOVE your channel!! I think that you are one of a very few moms that are real!! When I watch some other channels, I can tell that when the camera is off mom isn't the same as when its on. I love that you tell it like it is!! When you have a houseful, things aren't always perfect! Kids get dirty, houses get messy, and kids get bumps and bruises!! And you have your beliefs and you don't apologize for them! So refreshing to see a "REAL" family!!! I love that my grandkids can watch with me and no one is cussing every other word! Thank you! Have a very Merry Christmas and a safe, prosperous New Year!! Oh, and congratulations on the new baby girl!! Any names yet??

[@ourbeautifullife8976]

Andrea, your children are such sweet kids :) You and Tom are such wonderful parents :).It shows in your children :) God Bless and Merry Christmas !

[@jaAnne1123]

That "here you go" from claudia when she listned to your hearts was sooo adorable

[@ITSSAMMMMM]

Thanks for showing the slime. Such a good teacher we had

[@TheRainerific]

St. Nicholas Day sounds like such a nice tradition. I’ve never heard of it before. I love learning about things like that. Next year, I hope to incorporate it into our holiday traditions!

[@malina1239]

Mr Reeves and his boys seems so nice. Friends are a blessing!

[@cindysue1198]

Andrea, do you know how amazing of a mother you are? You give your kids so much. Very few like you.

[@mahannamercer9669]

I LOVED Judahs gingerbread house!

[@konfidentplansplus7222]

Loved watching the kids color and make slime

[@hearsthewater]

Interesting. I got the impression from the choosing of the ornaments to color, that Justis is a peacemaker, and that Asher doesn't want anyone to be unhappy.

[@Souerdike7]

I LOVE the idea of celebrating St. Nicholas day! Wish I would have thought of that when mine were little.....

[@janetsides901]

Your kids are so dang awesome! Every time I watch a video,I laugh out loud alot!!

[@jackaroolane]

Your kids have such sweet hearts, trading ornaments with the other kids. Loved watching the slime tutorial! I'm going to try to make some w/ my kids :)

[@rose281396]

Andrea thank you for sharing some of your Christmas traditions with us!!

[@debmac2]

What beautiful memories you are creating with your family

[@Nightowlnursery]

Such fUn making graham cracker houses !! Tell Eden she picked the perfect ornament ! Slime party 😁 whoo hoo ! Making such sweet memories love you guys !

[@gymstrip]

Justus is adorable :)

[@knuddelkatze452]

Awww, solomon knocked over the christmas tree???? I bet he felt so bad! Poor little guy! I loved eden's owl though!!! Great job justus, you really helped your mom with the gifts! Super idea!

[@knuddelkatze452]

Hi andrea, i have a question..... Here in austria we celebrate st.nicolas(nikolaus) on the 6th of december and on the 24th of dec we celebrate "christkind"( means christchild) which is the birth of jesus! Unfortunatly(in my opinion, hope this is not offensive) we also get this santa claus more and more every year and some children honestly don't know the meaning of the celebration anymore! Since i saw you reading st.nicolas stories.....how is it in you household?! I must admit i am not religious in the church sense(roman katholic) but i still value christian believes and try my best! Actually i value all believes that teach kindness, helpfullness and tolerance! I hope this made sense, it's kinda hard to write about stuff that moves you in a diffrent language! Andrea i admire your creativity and patience! I wish i could learn more since i am having a hard time with son who is 18! Or let me say, he's a nice young man, having a hard time with himself! Not really in the christmas spirit this year! Sry, this was so long! You are such a nice, thoughtful person! Best wishes!!!!

[@gwynluv5447]

Such a festive vlog with so many fun activities! Oh how I love my Cricut and making gift tags is on my list to do this weekend. I could craft all day long if I had the time. Thanks for sharing!

[@pjl2963]

Justus--great lesson on making slime...you're such an expert! I had a thought for making the gingerbread smell more like cookies...maybe some Allspice? Andrea, did anyone ever notice how much Justus looks like you? And Claudia hanging her first ornament...so precious. Thank you again for sharing your celebrations with us

[@MrsPanda-fz5vz]

Most families in Germany already find something on 12.06 in their shoes. I love your ornament tree in the boys room and the tradition of getting each year one more, but it looks a little full, maybe you should get the girls an own tree next year

[@naydavo]

Mrs. Panda thats what she said shes gonna do. She said so in this video

[@HomeschoolHoney]

Fun! Thank you for sharing! :)

[@InHimAlone]

Asher's coloring at the end was so funny. Justus did a good job teaching everyone how to make slime. He looked so grown-up in that part. We have never made it, so maybe we will give it a try! Solomon looked so old in the close-up of him coloring in the beginning, I thought he was Justus! That was the first time I thought they looked alike. And, SPOILER ALERT, Solomon told us what happens at the end of The Star! ;) j/k

[@1214rdc]

You make me strive to be a better mom. We are going to make slime and gingerbread houses this weekend. Xxxxx

[@mindbodyandsoul.myjourneyt9797]

wow Solomon's coloring has come so very far,, he colors better than me! :) Love Ashers add on about the dog not wanting to get bit again LOL I say win right there for originality :)

[@gymstrip]

Ooh, could you do a video about how you use your cricut machine?

[@hilarymartin8943]

Is it just me or does Asher remind you of Mike from strangers things ?

[@naydavo]

Hilary Addy haha yeah he does a bit!!

[@rethalenior1748]

GREAT VIDEO

[@anchorsandarrows6935]

So funny some of the similarities between our families! 😊 We have that same book about St. Nicholas. Instead of leaving them in their shoes, I just have one mini stocking that I put all of the chocolate “gold” coins into and they get to find it and everyone gets a few. I also noticed your fruit basket Int he table-we use the same ones for our fruit also, lol! The Better Homes and Gardens bread baskets from Walmart!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Those are the ones! I bought them for packets of oatmeal, popcorn and hot cocoa to sit on the top of the microwave, but I commandeered that one for fruit. Just this week I put a different tray on the table so I could have the basket back on the microwave again.

[@debbieomi]

All the kiddos did great on their coloring but I must say I am very impressed with Solly's page! I think he and Justus were tired by the time the second coloring contest page came around. lol LOL @ Asher's gingerbread jail! I bet he felt like that's right where he was. Made me laugh so hard. Loved all that creativity! Ha! Was just thinking you can link this video when the 1 millionth person asks if your children have any friends outside of the family. Eden's owl is gorgeous. All these fun activities make me wish my health was better so I could do some of these with my grand niece and nephew who live in my town. Next year, I believe I will be well on my way to being healthy once again so plan to spoil them with all this fun! oooo I want a cricut (is that what it's called?) lol ! For what, I'm not sure but I want one! lol

[@Hundefan123]

It is so nice to watch this, I am learning a lot about American traditions! Why don't you you use your usual five favorites also for the christmas tree? No to throw the other stuff out, but to just put the kids' favorites on the tree? I would guess that their taste changes, too.

[@Glacire1990]

Is that knuckles snoring in the background? Lol. I have a pit. She snores like a fully grow man.

[@Marzeonthego]

Andrea.....what is the name of the card game ya'll play as a family? I've not been able to hear/see/find it anywhere and it looks like an awesome family game for all ages!

[@mayam5243]

Justus should make a slime channel

[@nicoledemana]

I think you will need a larger tree next year lol

[@angelina3231]

Andrea, can you do a video on wrapping your kids presents?

[@MelissainRealLife]

Do you ever feel claustrophobic in your house? Do you have a space in your home where you can go to get away and breath? I'm loving you channel. I'm a mama to 6 ages 17 to 19 months.

[@brielynn]

I love the aprons that you made for the girls. Did you have a pattern?

[@kaylaburnell8476]

i was the same was as Asher when i was his age lol

[@lalaorange388]

Hello! I would like to know what is the name of the machine you used to make the gift tags and clear labels!!!

[@kristymc6784]

I come from a very large family as well I have 7 sisters and 3 Brothers and pretty much we all have children. I am going to steal your graham cracker houses can you please tell me did she make the frosting or did she buy the frosting. I can't cook but I like to know the directions of frosting. Thank you if you can get back to me Merry Christmas I enjoy your tutorials

[@Steph458]

Kristy mc jamerrill’s large family table just posted the icing recipe

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Gingerbread houses need icing that dries really hard, so she makes her own. Here's a link for a recipe: www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/gingerbread-house-icing-148607

[@souldawn2187]

Thomas! Are you getting taller!? Or is it my imagination 😱😀😊

[@Steph458]

Great video!! Where did you get the slime containers and the things to put into the slime, like the little snowflakes, candy canes etc??

[@familyfarmhouse]

Hey Andrea, I'm not sure if I should send you a private message, but can you give me advice about switching to ACE? We just started today switching a couple kids to some PACEs, and we are really enjoying it so far! My main reason for switching is to ACE is because I am running myself ragged trying to teach every subject to 4 kids. But transitioning to a new curriculum is also kind of overwhelming, especially because my kids are all close in age, and all learning how to read at various stages. Their ages are 4, 5, 6, 8. Do you have any advice for having multiple kids who are learning to read, and none of them independent yet? Thank you!! ~Lindsay Reid

[@kaileyrobinette9420]

are all these kids yours or are you a foster parent ? congratulations on your big happy family

[@cassandra5516]

Kylie boo They're all hers ☺

[@nebula371]

Is Sophia a leftie? I always see her coloring with her left hand when I watch your videos but then with scissors she uses her right hand. I was just curious.

[@shannon659]

Andrea I sent you a message on your blog....did you get it?

[@donnagalvan8970]

Can I ask the age ranges of your kids.. Your one boy always looks so sad in these videos..

[@donnagalvan8970]

It is as her that looks so sad all the time..

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

You just have to know Asher's personality. Sometimes he's moody, other times he's just pretending to be moody. He's got my grandpa's looks _and_ personality.

[@JoshsCindyLouakaTwinnyTwinMom]

EDEN! I love the owl!