The St. Nick’s Day tradition is to set shoes out the evening of December 5th so they’ll be filled with little gifts and treats in the night. It’s a sweet holiday about giving to others, and we love to celebrate it with a twist.

The holiday season can be intimidating for many parents, and it can be hard to find fun family activities, especially in a time of year where spending routinely busts budgets. Read on for some tips and tricks for entertaining the kids during the holidays – mostly on a budget!