Guest Blog from Fit MOM Rachel Sanders. Don't miss her story in the Holiday issue of MOM Magazine if you're looking for inspiration to get healthy.

Kids and parents had a great time at Drop and Shop at the Courtsports Kids Klub.

Parents enjoyed a great afternoon of shopping and being out and about. No worries about the kids, they were having a great time. Pizza and juice boxes, marshmallow snowmen, crafting beaded Christmas trees, Santa hats and more.

The finale was a visit from Santa. After sharing their wish lists and their opinion on whether they had been naughty or nice, they were sent off with a candy cane and a smile. Everyone is looking forward to parent's night-out in January. Check back, day and time will be announced soon.

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One of my favorite holiday traditions is making Candy Trains. The kids love it - how could you not love bowls and bowls full of candy and frosting? You can keep it simple or get creative and make a how candy village. The directions were passed on by a friend, and I'm afraid I don't have any specific info on the origin other than "Home Arts Festival" to give proper credit - so if you know, let me know!

The instructions can be found here, complete with notes on frosting recipe and how to construct different elements: Candy Train Instructions

Let us know if you try this out!