Yesterday, I decided to make a winter themed word search to add to our website
(winter printables) page and this is what I came up with. I thought I would share it with you here, I hope you like. I’m not sure why the picture below is so blurry. The printable page should print out nice and clear.
~Tamara
PS You can find more winter printable pages on our website here.
Download and Print Winter Word Search
It was getting close to the holidays, and even though we were busier than ants in an ant farm, John and I decided to take our friends up on their suggestion that we “come on over for lunch”. Good decision…. it was a beautiful day! We all sat out on the patio talking, laughing, and just enjoying the sunshine. The sun felt especially good after all the rain we’d been having.
One of our friends, who has a couple young kids, was telling us about their rainy Saturday stuck inside the house. She said the kids were pretty bummed about not being able to go outside, and eventually they started getting on each others nerves. But leave it to mom to save the day. With some blankets draped over the re-arranged dining room chairs, all of a sudden they weren’t stuck in the house anymore…. they were camping on top of the mountain they’d just climbed and watching the rain from inside their tent.
I told her how great it was that she taught her kids to look at the bright side. Everyone at the table agreed that we’d all be better off if people would do that more often. Then John started singing “You’ve got to Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive….” By the time he was halfway through, we were all singing along with the words we knew and improvising the rest. Sometimes with our artsy friends it’s hard to tell the difference between having lunch and doing a Hollywood musical. We never know who is going to start singing or acting out something we are talking about.
One of our other friends, the trivia king, started talking about the different singers who’ve recorded the song. Some liked Bing Crosby, some Aretha Franklin, and some were partial to the punk rock version by The Vindictives. We couldn’t agree on which was the best rendition, but it was unanimous that we all loved the song and it’s message. Then somebody suggested to John that Billy Gorilly should do a version of it. John joked back that he’d run the idea past Billy and see what he had to say.
I guess it was a good idea because Billy Gorilly has a brand new
recording of “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive”.
Take a listen to a sampling of the song
Billy Gorilly – Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive
We love the lyrics to this song and the message it sends. We think it’s a great way for kids (and their grownups) to stay focused on the right things, no matter what’s happening. This song reminds “me” to look at the bright side, even when I’m not quite wanting to.
I call it feel good music because that’s the way it makes me feel when I listen. We hope you enjoy Billy Gorilly’s version of “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive”. It’s perfect for both kids and adults.
If you like this song, and think it’s a good message to spread around the world, hit the like button or share with a friend. Please don’t be shy, we love comments too! 
Wishing you Health, Happiness, & Prosperity,
Tamara
and the Billy Gorilly crew
Who the heck is John and Tamara
Jingle Bells is not Not just for Kids
Billy Gorilly’s version of Jingle Bells is used on the
NBA Clippers Holiday Greeting e-Card
View Clippers Holiday Greeting E-Card
A Little Bit Of Info…
We first produced this song for an E-card that we wanted to send out to our email list. We didn’t imagine at the time so many people would want to use it in their projects. It’s a good feeling knowing this song is bringing joy to people around the world this holiday season. This Jingle Bells song has been used in video games, charity e-cards and promotional videos, college student movies, personal e-cards, animated “Toymation” videos, and now for an NBA team greeting. The piano is played by John Maellaro for the Billy Gorilly character.
As we head into the new year we want to wish everyone Peace, Joy, and Happiness!
Billy Gorilly
and the Crew
If you are interested in buying a copy of the Jingle Bells song you can find it on iTunes and CDbaby
Billy Gorilly Music Not Just for Kids
Billy Gorilly’s version of Jingle Bells is used on the NBA Clippers Holiday Greeting e-Card.
View Clippers Holiday Greeting E-Card
A Little Bit Of Info…
We first produced this song for an E-card, that we wanted to send out to our email list. We didn’t imagine at the time so many people would want to use it in their projects. It’s a good feeling knowing this song is bringing joy to people around the world this holiday season. This Jingle Bells song has been used in video games, charity e-cards and promotional videos, college student movies, personal e-cards, animated “Toymation” videos, and now for an NBA team greeting. The piano is played by John Maellaro for the Billy Gorilly character.
As we head into the new year we want to wish everyone Peace, Joy, and Happiness!
Billy Gorilly
and the Crew
Stop! Don’t throw out that coloring page your child just finished. Turn it into something special like a window mobile, gift tag, or tree ornament.
First pick out a suitable coloring page. We used this December coloring page that you can download here
Let the kiddos have fun coloring.
****** let’s get started making our craft *******
First cut out each image as shown below.
Now we want to back our images with colored card stock to give them stiffness and durability. Note: You can also print out the coloring page on card stock and omit this step.
Glue card stock to image then trim the colored card stock close to image or leave some showing, like the December image above. See the back of the image below.
Want to make it dazzle? Add some glitter glue or other embellishments.
Punch a hole in the top of snowman, hot cocoa cup, and tree. Use pipe cleaners, ribbon, or string and thread through hole.
To make the window mobile you will also need to punch 3 holes in the December piece as shown below
Use the tags for the mobile, or as Tree ornaments. I wish I had a tree here to hang the ornament on to show you what they would look like. You will have to use your imagination.
Or you can use them as Gift Tags. Write the name on the back of the tag and tie with a pretty ribbon or string.
****** Pretty Cute, Don’t You Think? – Color, Cut, Dazzle *******
We hope you and the kids enjoy this sweet and simple holiday craft.
Take a picture of your creations and share it with everyone on
Billy Gorilly’s Facebook Page
Quick Links:
December Coloring Page
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Share your thoughts about this craft by leaving a comment. Also, feel free to share and stuff.
Happy Holidays!
It’s starting to get cold outside and coloring makes a great indoor activity. We would like to share this December coloring page with you. Coloring is a great quiet activity for the kids to do when they can’t go outdoors and play. Coloring can also be a relaxing activity for adults too. Turn off the computer or TV, sit down with the little ones, and color away as you sip your favorite warm beverage. Kids feel important and loved when mom or dad works along side of them.
Download and Print December coloring page
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Have Your Turkey 3 Ways – Pencil Topper, Card, Coloring Page Deluxe
Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts
For Kids
We’re getting ready to celebrate thanksgiving by making a card, pencil topper, and working on a multimedia coloring page.
These turkey crafts are easy and inexpensive. Grandma and Grandpa would love to get a turkey card from the kids.
A simple coloring page can become a work of art by using crayons, torn paper, and seed beads. Tip – Cut the picture out and use in your family scrapbook.
A cute little turkey topper on a glittery pencil is sure to give the little ones a smile. They can use their new pencil with the turkey on top to write a note in the card. How fun is that.
Let’s Make A Turkey Card Download and Print Template
This is so simple. All you have to do is print out turkey card template, cut the template out, glue onto card stock and you’re done. Of course you can make it fancier if you like.
Supplies for 1 or 2 Cards:
1 – Piece of 8.5 x 11 in. white card-stock to print images or use plain printer paper
1 – Piece of 8.5 x 11 in. color card-stock
Tape or glue
Scissors or paper cutter
Embellishments as desired.
On the card shown above we also used glitter, and foam tape, to pop up the turkey chest and head area. We also cut out the words Happy Thanksgiving and mounted them on a strip of green paper see in picture above.
1. Print images on card-stock
2. Cut out turkey card images
3. Cut 8.5 x 11 coordinating color card-stock
in half horizontally to make
two 5.5 in. tall x 8.5 in. wide pieces
4. Fold color card-stock in half.
Score paper first if you have a scorer.
5. Tape or Glue Turkey to front of card and your done
Pretty easy don’t you think?
See another sample of this card here
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Turkey Pencil Topper
For the pencil topper we used the card template and printed on card stock
Download and Print Template
1. Cut out a turkey from the card template as shown in the picture 
above.
2. Fold the turkey in half and cut slits as shown in picture
3. Carefully slide the turkey onto the pencil and you are done
You can add glitter or other embellishments as desired. We kept it very simple. the only thing we did was cut the feathers a bit to give our little guy some feathery style.
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Deluxe Multimedia Turkey Coloring Page
Download and Print Turkey Coloring Page
Print your coloring page, give the kids some crayons, glitter glue, torn paper, seed beads, cotton, or any other age appropriate embellishments you can find around the house. Then, let the kiddos go to work making their very own turkey masterpiece.
Download and Print Turkey Coloring Page
One Turkey Picture Used 3 Ways
Happy Thanksgiving to those of you who celebrate. We hope you enjoy making some turkey art with the kids.
Billy Gorilly and the Crew
Get out your crayons and have some fun coloring a turkey!
Download and Print Coloring Page
