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Do Your Kids Still Believe in Santa Claus?

November 25, 2009 by Janice

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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Still Time to Believe…

“Mom… is Santa really real???” my seven year old son keeps asking me as the magical season gets closer and closer.

I answer him with questions, “What do you think?” or “Why do you think he isn’t?”

“Well, I know Santa is real — but reindeer can’t fly…” he tries to work it out in his mind.

The sweetest part of it all is how much he still WANTS to believe.

And because I can still see that innocent child looking back at me, the precious little heart that wants magic to be real, I don’t crush his hopes. I am going to let him be a child for at least one more Christmas.

Cookie Crumbs, Empty Milk Glass… and Photographs???

Every year, we plant the proof: cookies – check. milk – check. carrots for hungry reindeer – check. And then when the kids finally give in to sleep, we play Santa, pulling presents from hiding spots and devouring cookies while making sure to leave some crumbs.

But this year, you have one more SPECIAL step to make your Santa-performance complete: Capture the Magic!

Yes, after your house is decorated and ready to go, you grab your camera, take a few photos and then log in to Capture the Magic.

Within a few minutes, you will photographic proof of Santa’s very special visit.

Santa in our living room
This is a shot I had of our house a couple years ago at Christmas. I can’t believe how well Capture the Magic works!

Your kids will be giddy with excitement and you will get to watch as their minds light up with the possibility of magic!

Oh… and Santa has a Present for YOU too this Christmas Eve

Did I forget to mention Capture the Magic has a great affiliate program too?

So, the “magic” doesn’t have to end with a photo.

You can sign up as an affiliate, spread the word about Capture the Magic to your friends and/or readers, and earn some extra money this Christmas!

This post is sponsored by Capture the Magic. We are affiliates and are running an advertising campaign with Capture the Magic.

Written by Janice Croze, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom.

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Janice is co-founder of 5 Minutes For Mom. She's been working online since 2003 and is thankful her days are full of social media, writing and photography.

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115 Comments

  1. Tracey says

    December 11, 2009 at 8:33 am

    This is such an awesome idea! Would love to win!!

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  2. Tammy Gordon says

    December 11, 2009 at 5:07 am

    Would love to win this!

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  3. Aubien says

    December 11, 2009 at 2:48 am

    Your button is on my sidebar!

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  4. Aubien says

    December 11, 2009 at 2:47 am

    Newsletter subscriber!

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  5. Aubien says

    December 11, 2009 at 2:46 am

    I’m a subscriber

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  6. Aubien says

    December 11, 2009 at 2:45 am

    What a cute idea! I’d love to try a photo like this

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  7. Emily Christie says

    December 10, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    Great idea! Thinking about doing it this year. So let’s see if I win.

    Reply
  8. Mary says

    December 10, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    That’s a pretty hilarious idea.

    I have mixed ideas about “Santa”, although I rather enthusiastically kept my sister’s belief in St. Nicholas alive long after grade school via the proper use of carrots.

    Reply
  9. queen-size funny bone says

    December 10, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    this would be great

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  10. aimee c. says

    December 10, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    i subscribe, too. thanks!

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  11. aimee c. says

    December 10, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    this is kind of hilarious! thanks!

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  12. kimberly ficorilli says

    December 10, 2009 at 11:52 am

    what a wonderful way to capture the magic….
    I would love to win and show my children Santa was in there home!

    Reply
  13. susan says

    December 10, 2009 at 11:38 am

    Tweeted ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/6536277999

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  14. susan says

    December 10, 2009 at 11:37 am

    I receive your newsletter.

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  15. susan says

    December 10, 2009 at 11:36 am

    I’m a subscriber.

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  16. susan says

    December 10, 2009 at 11:36 am

    My little one would be thrilled to see Santa in our home! Thanks.

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  17. Amy says

    December 10, 2009 at 10:07 am

    I get the newsletter!

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  18. Amy says

    December 10, 2009 at 10:07 am

    I’m a subscriber!

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  19. Amy says

    December 10, 2009 at 10:06 am

    This is such a cute idea!

    Reply
  20. Brandy says

    December 10, 2009 at 10:02 am

    i get the newsletter

    Reply
  21. Brandy says

    December 10, 2009 at 10:01 am

    i am subscribed to your feed

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  22. Brandy says

    December 10, 2009 at 10:01 am

    i have your button

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  23. Brandy says

    December 10, 2009 at 10:01 am

    this would be so cool, my DD is only 4 and shes starting to have doubts.

    Reply
  24. Jen says

    December 10, 2009 at 9:54 am

    so far we have not had that conversation with our 8-year old…which is good with a 6-year old right behind….and then we have the 8-month old, to keep the magic alive for a few more years. 😉

    Reply
  25. The Gang's Momma says

    December 10, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Posts in my Reader!

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  26. The Gang's Momma says

    December 10, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Newsletters in my inbox!

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  27. The Gang's Momma says

    December 10, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Button on my sidebar

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  28. The Gang's Momma says

    December 10, 2009 at 8:44 am

    Wow, what a creative idea! Thanks for the chance to win one. I’d love that – by the time this 5th little one has come along, NONE of the others still believe. It would be a fun, fun way to re-spark a little of the holiday magic for us all 🙂

    Reply
  29. Casy says

    December 10, 2009 at 8:42 am

    This is so cute! This is Emily’s second Christmas but it is her first to realize who Santa is. It is funny to watch her dance when she sees him on tv! ;0)

    Reply
  30. Cassidy says

    December 10, 2009 at 8:00 am

    I subscribe to your feed.

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  31. Cassidy says

    December 10, 2009 at 7:59 am

    I get your newsletter.

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  32. Cassidy says

    December 10, 2009 at 7:58 am

    I have your button on my blog.

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  33. Cassidy says

    December 10, 2009 at 7:58 am

    What a great idea! I would love to have a picture like that to surprise my kids with on Christmas morning.

    Reply
  34. Lynette says

    December 3, 2009 at 11:44 am

    How fun!

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  35. Brandy says

    November 29, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    my kids would be so thrilled to see a pic of santa in our house

    Reply
  36. erin says

    November 29, 2009 at 3:05 pm

    newsletter subscriber

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  37. erin says

    November 29, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    subscriber

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  38. erin says

    November 29, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    what an awesome idea

    Reply
  39. Tina says

    November 29, 2009 at 12:21 am

    Sounds like the same conversations I’ve been having with my 8 year old. 🙂
    I’m a subscriber.

    Reply
  40. Bethany says

    November 28, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    My daughter has asked some questions this year. One of these photos could get me another year of Santa out of her!

    Reply
  41. Staci A says

    November 28, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    And I get your newsletter. Thanks!

    Reply
  42. Staci A says

    November 28, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    I’m a subscriber.

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  43. Staci A says

    November 28, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    What a wonderful idea! My son would be speechless if he saw a photo of Santa in our house!

    Reply
  44. Melissa Nunley says

    November 27, 2009 at 5:05 pm

    Feed subscriber

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  45. Shari says

    November 26, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    I get the email newsletter, too!

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  46. Shari says

    November 26, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    I subscribe to the feed via Bloglines under the name “Southerngirl.”

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  47. Shari says

    November 26, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    What a neat thing! My little almost three year old would get a kick out of seeing Santa in his house!

    Reply
  48. Sharon says

    November 26, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    With a 7 year old who’s on the Santa fence this will definitely keep her intriqued! Thanks.

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  49. JaKell m says

    November 26, 2009 at 10:47 am

    i subscribe!

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  50. JaKell m says

    November 26, 2009 at 10:47 am

    have your button

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    e-mail for reader access. thanks!

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  51. Brandon says

    November 26, 2009 at 10:46 am

    My kids would be in awe!

    this would be fun to do for sure.

    Reply
  52. jakell m says

    November 26, 2009 at 10:45 am

    I would so love to win this, my daughter is the same way and I could just see her face now when she see this picture!!!!!!

    what a great creative idea!!!!

    thanks!! Can’t wait to capture Santa 🙂

    Reply
  53. Megret says

    November 26, 2009 at 9:10 am

    …and I also receive your email newsletter!

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  54. Megret says

    November 26, 2009 at 9:09 am

    I subscribe to your feed….

    Reply
  55. Megret says

    November 26, 2009 at 9:09 am

    Oh my goodness! What a neat idea! Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  56. Elisabeth says

    November 25, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this for my kiddo! What a special treat! Thanks for the chance. =)

    Reply
  57. Heidi Polcaster says

    November 25, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    I would love to win!! Thanks. My 4 kids would love this!

    Heidi P.

    [email protected]

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  58. Barb says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    I subscribe to the newsletter, too

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  59. Barb says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    I have your button on my blog

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  60. Barb says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    what a fun idea!!

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  61. Amy says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    I subscribe in Google Reader.

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  62. Amy says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    My son just started believing in Santa this year. It would be great to win a free picture!

    Reply
  63. pam says

    November 25, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    and I get your newsletters

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  64. pam says

    November 25, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    I get your feed

    Reply
  65. pam says

    November 25, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    How cool is that!! Thanks for the chance to win, I would love it to see the looks on the kids faces:)

    Reply
  66. Noreen says

    November 25, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    rss feed

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  67. Noreen says

    November 25, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    newsletter

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  68. Noreen says

    November 25, 2009 at 6:53 pm

    We do the routine too and did you know reindeer love radishes, my oldest taught me that

    Reply
  69. Kelley Clayton says

    November 25, 2009 at 5:07 pm

    OMG! I love how you find the coolest sites… my son would go nutz over this!

    Reply
  70. Misty says

    November 25, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    I have never heard of this before! WOW! I would love to win it!!!! Thanks!

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  71. Leah says

    November 25, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    newsletter subscriber

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  72. Leah says

    November 25, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    feed subscriber

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  73. Leah says

    November 25, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    This is such a cute idea! Button on my blog

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  74. Becca says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:54 pm

    I have a 9 y/o that is just beginning to wonder… I know that I am lucky to have him still believing, but this would be so much fun!!

    Reply
  75. Beckie Tetrault says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    I posted on Twitter

    http://twitter.com/spookygirl/status/6056150182

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  76. Beckie Tetrault says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    I have a button up on my blog

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  77. Beckie Tetrault says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    I subscribe to your newsletter 🙂

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  78. Beckie Tetrault says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    I subscribe to your feed

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  79. Beckie Tetrault says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    What a fun thing! I’d love to win!!

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  80. Michelle Andrews says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    I would love this. My daughter is right on the verge of “not believing”, and I would love to do this to keep the spirit going.

    Reply
  81. Jenn says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:17 pm

    I’m a follower

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  82. Jenn says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    No one has copped to NOT believing yet but I expect it any year now and my heart will be saddened! ;(

    Reply
  83. Stefany says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    I have your button here

    http://www.tobethode.com/2007/01/linky-love.html

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    November 25, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    I subscribe to your feed.

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  85. Stefany says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:11 pm

    That is fantastic! I have two kiddos so close to not believing and this would be perfect to keep it going a bit longer. Plus, my 3 year old would think this is amazing.

    Reply
  86. queen size funny bone says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:09 pm

    what a great Idea. I subscribe

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  87. Jessica Jones says

    November 25, 2009 at 11:06 am

    oh me me me!
    I subscribe to your feed and follow you on twitter already!

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  88. LT says

    November 25, 2009 at 10:57 am

    Spread the word via twitter here:
    http://twitter.com/coloradomommy/status/6053108652

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    November 25, 2009 at 10:55 am

    I have your button on my sidebar!

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  92. LT says

    November 25, 2009 at 10:53 am

    What a wonderful idea! I would love to be able to do this for my kids!

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  93. Lisa says

    November 25, 2009 at 10:45 am

    This is sooooo neat! I’d LOVE to win a free photo!!

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  94. TopazTook says

    November 25, 2009 at 10:41 am

    And I subscribe to your newsletter.

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    November 25, 2009 at 10:41 am

    I subscribe to your feed.

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  96. TopazTook says

    November 25, 2009 at 10:41 am

    This would be an adorable memory for my little girl!

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    November 25, 2009 at 10:08 am

    I’m a feed subscriber.

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    I’m a newsletter subscriber

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  99. Victoria says

    November 25, 2009 at 10:07 am

    My girls pretty much know that we are santa claus….:) No more, “Santa’s not coming if you don’t fall asleep.” Miss H believes a girl in her kindergarten classroom is the tooth fairy though:)

    Reply
  100. Jen says

    November 25, 2009 at 10:06 am

    I would so love to win this! My little guy would be thrilled to have proof! He’s 4 and still believes…heck – I still believe!!

    Reply
  101. Tarasview says

    November 25, 2009 at 10:03 am

    I LOVE this idea!! My kids totally still believe in Santa- we have so much fun with it every year 🙂

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  102. Jenn says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:56 am

    Subscribe in reader 🙂

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  103. Jenn says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:55 am

    Never heard of it before but it sure is neat!!

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    November 25, 2009 at 9:46 am

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  105. Just Playin' says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:46 am

    I hope they do! They are 33 and 36. What do you think? 🙂

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    November 25, 2009 at 9:39 am

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  107. angie says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:39 am

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  108. angie says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:38 am

    this woudl be so cool for my granddaughter Princess
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  109. Gretta says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:32 am

    What an amazing idea! I want to do this for our 4 kids and they would LOVE it. Hope I win! The “magic” of Christmas is still very much alive in this house!

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  110. Serendipity is Sweet says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:10 am

    I have your button on my left sidebar.
    thanks!

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  113. Serendipity is Sweet says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:09 am

    We tried Capture the Magic last year. It was a huge hit. I think it’s a great idea. I’d love to win a free photo 😀
    Thanks!

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