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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.
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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What a cute idea! I’d love to try a photo like this
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Great idea! Thinking about doing it this year. So let’s see if I win.
Mary says
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.
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what a wonderful way to capture the magic….
I would love to win and show my children Santa was in there home!
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My little one would be thrilled to see Santa in our home! Thanks.
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this would be so cool, my DD is only 4 and shes starting to have doubts.
Jen says
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. 😉
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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 🙂
Casy says
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)
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What a great idea! I would love to have a picture like that to surprise my kids with on Christmas morning.
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How fun!
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my kids would be so thrilled to see a pic of santa in our house
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Sounds like the same conversations I’ve been having with my 8 year old. 🙂
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My daughter has asked some questions this year. One of these photos could get me another year of Santa out of her!
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What a wonderful idea! My son would be speechless if he saw a photo of Santa in our house!
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What a neat thing! My little almost three year old would get a kick out of seeing Santa in his house!
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With a 7 year old who’s on the Santa fence this will definitely keep her intriqued! Thanks.
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My kids would be in awe!
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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!!!!!!
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thanks!! Can’t wait to capture Santa 🙂
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Oh my goodness! What a neat idea! Thanks for the chance to win.
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Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this for my kiddo! What a special treat! Thanks for the chance. =)
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My son just started believing in Santa this year. It would be great to win a free picture!
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How cool is that!! Thanks for the chance to win, I would love it to see the looks on the kids faces:)
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We do the routine too and did you know reindeer love radishes, my oldest taught me that
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OMG! I love how you find the coolest sites… my son would go nutz over this!
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I have never heard of this before! WOW! I would love to win it!!!! Thanks!
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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!!
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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.
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No one has copped to NOT believing yet but I expect it any year now and my heart will be saddened! ;(
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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.
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What a wonderful idea! I would love to be able to do this for my kids!
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This is sooooo neat! I’d LOVE to win a free photo!!
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This would be an adorable memory for my little girl!
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Victoria says
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:)
Jen says
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!!
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I LOVE this idea!! My kids totally still believe in Santa- we have so much fun with it every year 🙂
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I hope they do! They are 33 and 36. What do you think? 🙂
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Gretta says
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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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!