It’s Christmas break and we’re planning a movie night to celebrate! 

Christmas movie night’s are a family favorite and tonight’s choice is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. 

The animated classic is based on the book by Dr Suess that we read every year during the holidays. 

To add a fun activity to our screening, I planned a game of Grinch themed bingo to play during the movie. Our snack menu included

Green Grinch Hot Chocolate and Grinch Snack Mix, served in festive Grinch themed popcorn boxes. 

Scroll down to print out Grinch bingo and two sizes of popcorn boxes!

Tonight’s menu:

Green Grinch Hot Chocolate

Grinch Snack Mix

These popcorn boxes come in two sizes: small and large. They are easy to print, cut out, and tape together.

Then fill with popcorn or your favorite snack!

More Movie Night Printables:

Merry Grinchmas Sign

Movie Night Sign and Tickets

Print the bingo and popcorn boxes here!

Click here to download page 1 of bingo cards.

Click here to download page 2 of bingo cards.

Click here to download the small Grinch popcorn boxes.

Click here to download page 1 of the large Grinch popcorn boxes.

Click here to download page 2 of the large Grinch popcorn boxes.

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Grinch Movie Night would not be complete without a festive snack mix.

This salty and sweet recipe is a delicious holiday treat that the whole family will enjoy!

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Grinch Holiday Snack Mix

Makes a large bowlful

Ingredients

• 4 cups Chex Cereal I used Rice Chex
• 4 cups Popcorn popped
• 2 cups pretzel sticks
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• green food coloring
• 3 oz package Christmas M&Ms
• 1 Hershey's white chocolate bar I used the holiday sugar cookie flavor

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, pretzels, and Chex cereal. Mix well and set aside.
• 2.In a small bowl add the white chocolate chips and microwave on  50% power for 45 seconds. Stir and heat an additional 15 seconds, stirring again. Repeat until fully melted and smooth.
• Add green food coloring and stir in drops until you get the color green you want. I added about 6 drops.
• Now pour the chocolate over the snack mix and stir to coat. Optional you can also scoop into a large gallon size bag and add chocolate then seal and shake to coat.
• Spread onto a lined baking sheet.
• Meanwhile, boil a small saucepan of water and add the Hershey bar. Dip in with tongs for a few seconds until it is melted.
• Remove and cut off a corner of the wrapper. Drizzle all over the snack mix.
• Finally, sprinkle on M&M's .
• Let set then scoop into cups and serve!

Start by gathering your snack mix ingredients including your favorite Chex cereal, pretzels, and popcorn. 

In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, pretzels, and Chex cereal. Mix well and set aside.

In a small bowl add the white chocolate chips and microwave on  50% power for 45 seconds.

Stir and heat an additional 15 seconds, stirring again. Repeat until fully melted and smooth.

Add green food coloring and stir in drops until you get the color green you want. 

I added about 6 drops. 

Now pour the chocolate over the snack mix and stir to coat.

Optional: you can also scoop into a large gallon size bag and add chocolate then seal and shake to coat.

Spread onto a lined baking sheet.

Meanwhile, boil a small saucepan of water and add the Hershey bar. Dip in with tongs for a few seconds until it is melted.

Remove and cut off a corner of the wrapper. Drizzle all over the snack mix.

Finally, sprinkle on M&M’s .

Let set then scoop into cups and serve! 

We served this snack mix along with Green Grinch Hot Chocolate for our Grinchmas Movie Night.

   “Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.” — The Grinch  

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The Grinch is one of our favorite Christmas characters (and Dr. Seuss books) so of course, every holiday season we do a Grinch themed family meal or movie night.

This year I decided to add to the fun by making Merry Grinchmas printed gift tags and a frameable sign! These adorable tags are the perfect addition to any gift or basket. Add the Merry Grinchmas sign to a frame for an easy gift idea or display at home for a fun and simple Christmas decoration! 

Scroll down to download and print!

The gift tags are all on one sheet with nine total tags. 

There are three Grinch themed designs per page of tags. Simply cut out the nine tags and add to your gifts.

Punch a hole in the top of each tag, string ribbon through and tie or tape onto any holiday gift.

We made these candy filled cups for Ava’s teachers this year. I love how cute they turned out with the gift tags attached!

Stella’s teacher gift this year was a snow globe inside a Christmas mug.

We tied on the Grinch tag and it was ready to gift to her favorite teacher! 

This Merry Grinchmas sign is so cute I added it to my living room shelf as decor.

You can also hang up as a movie night or party sign or add to a frame and give as a gift!

Print the Grinchmas sign and tags below!

>> Click here to download the full page Merry Grinchmas sign. <<

>> Click here to download a page of nine Merry Grinchmas gift tags. <<

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This Grinchy green hot chocolate is a delicious sweet treat for enjoying during holiday movie nights, Dr Seuss story time, and themed Christmas parties!

Thank you to Haley Caudle Photography for the Grinch themed photos of my girls!

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Green Grinch Hot Chocolate

Makes 4 mugs of hot chocolate

Ingredients

• 1 10 oz bag white chocolate chips
• 2 3/4 cups milk
• 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
• 2 tsp vanilla
• green food coloring
• marshmallows sprinkles, and whipped cream, for topping

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat add milk, evaporated milk and chocolate chips.
• Stir continuously until fully melted. Don't let it burn!
• Remove from heat then stir in vanilla and green food coloring. I added about 15 drops to get the brighter green color.
• Pour into mugs and top with your favorite toppings including whipped cream, Christmas colored sprinkles, and marshmallows.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

In a medium saucepan over medium heat add milk and evaporated milk.

Stir in a whole bag of white chocolate chips too.

Stir continuously until fully melted. Be careful not to let the milk get scorched.

Once melted and smooth remove from heat.

Remove from heat then stir in vanilla and green food coloring. 

I added about 15 drops to get the brighter green color. 

Pour into mugs and top with your favorite toppings including whipped cream, Christmas colored sprinkles, and marshmallows. 

Serve hot and enjoy your Grinchy green drink!

My Grinch was on hand during the girls Christmas photos to hand out green hot cocoa!

Look at those happy faces!

They sure do love our traditional themed hot cocoa and Christmas stories.

What family Christmas traditions does your family have?

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Just in time for Christmas Eve, today I am sharing a fun Grinch themed family activity with a printable poem card. This Grinch Dust is easy to make with colored sugar. Simply scoop into baggies and add the printable bag topper or tag with the Grinch poem. Give them as gifts or make it together with your kids as your new Christmas Eve tradition.  Then have fun sprinkling the magic dust in your yard before Christmas to keep the Grinch away! 

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Grinch Dust

Makes 5-6 small baggies

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 6 + drops green food coloring

Instructions

• Add sugar to a bowl.
• Stir in green food coloring until you get your desired color.
• Scoop a few spoonfuls into each baggies.
• Print, cut out, and staple bag toppers on ziptop baggies. Or punch a hole in the tags and tie on with a ribbon.

Add 1 cup sugar to a bowl then stir in green food coloring.

Add drops until you get your desired color. 

Scoop a few spoonfuls into each baggie. 

Print and cut out the tags or toppers and staple or tie onto baggies.

I stapled the bag toppers on regular size snack ziptop baggies and punched a hole

and added a ribbon tie with a tag for smaller treat size baggies.

Our Elf Jingle even had a visit from the Grinch!

Luckily he left a movie and book for us to enjoy and didn’t cause any trouble!

Print your free tags and toppers!

Print the Grinch Dust Tags here.

Print the Grinch Bag Toppers here.

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“Holiday who-be what-ee?” — The Grinch

 As you probably know, my whole family LOVES The Grinch! And since today is Small Business Saturday I thought it was the perfect time to share my Christmas Grinch Gift Guide on the blog. All my favorite Grinch themed gifts, many handmade from small businesses, are featured in this festive holiday guide. Check it out, click the links, and #supportsmallbusinesses !

Merry Grinchmas and happy shopping!

1. Maybe Christmas Means A Little Bit More Grinch T-Shirt – Amazon, $16.99

2.Grinch Santa Claus Wiper Tags – WiperTags, $20

https://www.instagram.com/wipertags

3. Personalized Grinchmas Family Wooden Sign – ShopStudioKDesign, $152

https://www.instagram.com/klingsmithdesigns

https://www.facebook.com/klingsmithdesigns

4. “What’s that Stench” Candle – PerfectMatchShop, $14

https://www.instagram.com/shoptheperfectmatch

5. Grinch Christmas Hair Bow and Necklace Set – BlameItOnTheBead, $22

https://www.instagram.com/blameitonthebead

https://www.facebook.com/blameitonthebead1

6. The Grinch Starbucks Cup – SprinkleCups, $22

7. Christmas Grinch Pillow Covers Set of 4 – Amazon, $19.99

8. The Grinch Designed Face Mask – MascarillasdeDiseno, $13

Note: The company is based in Barcelona, Spain. If you want your order within 5 days please select fedex (urgent) delivery.

9. Grinch Glitter Christmas Ornament – MaggieBelles, $8

 www.facebook.com/maggiebelles
https://www.instagram.com/maggiebelles/ 
www.maggiebelles.com

10. Merry Grinchmas Doormat – Amazon, $11.59

11. Grinch Plaid Microfiber Blanket – SuperDogShopUSA, $35

12. It’s December Grinch Porch Banner Signs – Amazon, $22.99

Bonus I added one more!

13. Grinch Wooden Snow Globe Kit -MommaCrafts413 $22

 https://www.facebook.com/MommaCrafts413/

http://Www.instagram.com/mommacrafts413

www.mommacrafts413.com

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Happy Birthday to our favorite children’s book author, Dr. Seuss!

Celebrate by making one of these creative recipes inspired by Dr. Seuss books and the fun characters he created.

Also check out 85+ Dr. Seuss Party Ideas – Fun Food, Drinks, Crafts, Activities, and Decor!

1. Green Eggs and Ham Omelet – For the Love of Food

2. Grinch Hot Chocolate: Peppermint White Hot Chocolate – The Novice Chef Blog

3. Cat in the Hat Cupcake Cones – My Joy Filled Life

4. Cat in the Hat Ice Cream – Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons

5. The Lorax Orange Lemonade Mocktail – 3 Boys and a Dog

6. 1 Fish 2 Fish Rice Krispy Treats – Made in a Pinch

7. Grinched Eggs – For the Love of Food

8. Dr. Seuss Sneetches Cupcakes – Sweet Rose Studio

9. The Lorax’s Truffula Tree Treats – The Seasoned Mom

10. Cat in the Hat Snack Pops – On My Kids Plate

11. Grinch Jello Parfaits – For the Love of Food

12. Grinch Heart Macarons – What the Fork Food Blog

13. Grinch Pancakes – The Novice Chef Blog

14. Cat In The Hat Parfait – Operation 40K

15. Grinch Smoothie – Everything Juicing and Smoothies

16. Red Fish Blue Fish Jello Cups – For the Love of Food

17. Strawberry Banana Cat In The Hat Snack – A Worthey Read

18. One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Candy Popcorn – Saving Dollars and Sense

19. Green Eggs and Spam Tacos – Midwexican

20. Dr. Seuss Healthy Pink Ink Drink – Mom Endeavors

21. Green Eggs and Ham Quiche – For the Love of Food

22. Cat in the Hat Cupcakes – Venture 1105

23. Dr Seuss Hat Cupcakes – The Typical Mom

24. Grinch Donuts – For the Love of Food

25. Thing 1 and Thing 2 Cookies – Whispered Inspirations

26. Thing One & Thing Two Dipped Strawberries – A Worthey Read

27. Grumpy Grinch Punch – For the Love of Food

28. Green Eggs and Ham Cookies – Oh My Creative

29. Dr. Seuss The Lorax Rice Krispies Pops – Mommy Musings

30. Cat in the Hat Snack Skewers – For the Love of Food

31. The Lorax Cake Pops – Bakerella

32. Green Eggs and Ham Pretzel Snacks – For the Love of Food

33. Cat in the Hat Inspired Strawberry Float Popsicles – Bombshell Bling

34. Green Eggs and Ham – Craft Play Learn

35. Green Eggs And Ham Pretzel Bites – Practically Functional

36. Cat in the Hat Pizza – Homemade Heather

37. Dr Seuss Green Eggs Pudding – For the Love of Food

38. Green Eggs and Ham Slice and Bake Cookies – The Monday Box

39. Scrambled Green Eggs and Ham – Platter Talk

40. The LORAX Truffula Tree Cupcakes – For the Love of Food

40. Cat in the Hat Cupcakes – Crayons and Cravings

41. Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast Casserole – Centsable Momma

42. Book Worms Fruit Snacks – For the Love of Food

43. Green Eggs and Ham Donuts – Crazy for Crust

44. Oh, The Places You’ll Go Dr. Seuss Cupcake – A Mom’s Impression

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This craft is inspired by one of our favorite Christmas movies, The Grinch. They are easy to make with clear ornaments and the special added touch is a red heart made with two painted fingerprints! Simply paint or fill with colored balls and bells to make pretty keepsakes or gifts for the holidays.

What you need:

• 6-8 small or medium size clear ornaments
• green acrylic paint
• red acrylic paint
• 1 24 pack pack green pompoms
• 1 pack small green bells 
• green pipe cleaners

Directions:

1. You can make these ornaments two ways: painted or filled.
2. For painted, pour a fee drops of bright green paint inside a few clear ornaments. 
3. Swirl around until the entire inside is coated then set aside, propped up so they do not roll and drip, until they completely dry.
4. For the filled, add small green pompom balls, sparkly green rolled up pipe cleaners, and mini green bells until each ornament is full to the top.
5. Add the tops to all finished ornaments.
6. For the fingerprints: pour a small amount of red paint onto a paper plate and dip a thumb (my kids loved this part) into color then press and hold onto ornament for a few seconds.
7. Repeat again making a heart shaped with the thumbprints.
8. Let dry completely then hang on your tree or wrap up as a gift!

You can make these ornaments two ways: painted or filled.

Start with 6-8 medium to large clear ornaments. 

For painted ornaments pour a few drops of bright green paint inside a few.
Swirl around until the entire inside is coated then set aside, propped up so they do not roll and drip, until they completely dry.

For the filled ornaments add small green pompom balls, sparkly green rolled up pipe cleaners, and mini green bells.

Fill until each ornament is full to the top.

Simple and pretty! Perfect for kid made gifts.

Add the tops to all finished ornaments.

For the fingerprints: pour a small amount of red paint onto a paper plate and dip a thumb (my kids loved this part)

into color then press and hold onto ornament for a few seconds.

Repeat again making a heart shaped with the thumbprints.

Let dry completely then hang on your tree or wrap up as a gift!

Merry Grinchmas!

Featured in this festive roundup: 90+ Grinch Themed Recipes and Crafts for the Holidays.

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Looking for fun ideas for a Christmas or Grinch themed party?

Check out this roundup of over 90 Grinch themed recipes and crafts that even the grumpiest Grinch will enjoy!

Scroll down to check out recipes and crafts from my blog and my fellow bloggers and be sure to comment below with your favorites.

Recipes:

1. Grumpy Grinch Punch – For the Love of Food

2. Grinch White Chocolate Mint Fudge – Sweet Recipeas

3. Grinch Cookies with Fur Frosting – Finding Zest

4. Kid-Approved Christmas Grinch Punch – Raising Whasians

5. Grinch Rice Krispie Treat Pops – Our Wabisabi Life

6. Grinch Crinkle Cookies – Mommy Musings

7. Easy Grinch – 3 Boys and a Dog

8. Grinch-Style Pistachio Meltaway Cookies – Sizzling Eats

9. Grinch Shaped Cookies – Everyday Best

10. Crockpot Candy Grinch Cookies – Coupon Cravings

11. No-Bake Grinch Cookies – Coffee with Us 3

12. Easy Grinch Inspired Spinach Pesto Pasta – Tales of a Tired Mom

13. Grinch Twinkies – The Tiptoe Fairy

14. Grinched Eggs – For the Love of Food

15. Grinch Cookie Dough Bites in Crinkle Cookie Cups – Nerdy Mamma

16. Grinch Snowball Cookies – The Soccer Mom Blog

17. Disturbingly Charming Grinch Cookies for Christmas – Redhead Baby Mama

18. Mr. Grinch Green Hot Chocolate – The Parent Spot

19. Lemon Lime Grinch Cocktail – The Toasty Kitchen

20. Grinch Cocktail – Our Wasabi Life

21. Grinch Peanut Butter Snack Mix – Really Are You Serious

22. Grinch Punch – Eating on a Dime

23. Red & Green Grinch Christmas Cookies – Mommyhood Life

24. Grinch Christmas Jello Shots – The Soccer Mom Blog

25. Grinch Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies – 3 Boys and a Dog

26. Minty Grinch Dip – Who Needs a Cape

27. Grinch Donuts – For the Love of Food

28. Grinch Jello Snack Cups – Wondermom Wannabe

29. Grinch Brownies – The Monday Box

30. Grinch Fudge Topped Brownies – Big Bear’s Wife

31. Non-Alcoholic Christmas Grinch Punch – Crayons and Cravings

32. Grinch Fruit Kabobs – When is Dinner

33. Grinch Heart Sandwich Cookies – Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

34. Grinch Matcha Smoothie – Natalie’s Health

35. Grinch Holiday Snack Mix – For the Love of Food

36. Grinch Sugar Cookie Bars – Nerdy Mamma

37. Mint Grinch Cookies – Consumer Queen

38. Grinch Snow Cones – Mom Always Finds Out

39. Heart Shaped Grinch Rice Krispie Treats – Ruffles and Rainboots

40. Grinch Celery Snacks – The Inspiration Edit

41. Grinch Buttermint Cupcakes – Sweet Recipeas

42. Grinch Cinnamon Rolls – This Ole Mom

43. Grinch Sugar Cookies – Mommy Made That

44. Decorated Grinch Cookies – The Monday Box

45. Grinch Jello Parfait – For the Love of Food

46. Grinch Pretzel Snacks – Wondermom Wannabe

47. Grinch Popcorn Mix – Recipes from a Pantry

48. Grinch Sugar Cookie Bars – Wine and Glue

49. Grinch Christmas Cake Balls – Natural Beach Living

50. Grinch Hot Vanilla Milk – Two Sisters Crafting

51. Grinch Marshmallow Pops – The Decorated Cookie

52. Green Grinch Hot Chocolate –  For the Love of Food

53. Paleo Grinch Cookies – Unbound Wellness

54. Realistic Looking Grinch Guacamole Dip – Kudos Kitchen by Renee

55. Slice ‘N’ Bake Grinch Cookies – Big Bear’s Wife

56. Mint Chocolate Chip Grinch Cookies – Operation 40K

57. Grinch Nutter Butters – Nerdy Mamma

Crafts:

1. Grinch Handprint Christmas Stockings – For the Love of Food 

2. Grinch Christmas Bath Salts – Ruffles and Rainboots

3. Grinch Christmas Slime – The Best Ideas for Kids

4. Grinch Inspired Stocking Wall Hanger – Michelle J Designs

5. Grinch Bath Bombs with Homemade Soap Hearts – Steam Powered Family

6. Paper Plate Grinch Craft – Simple Everyday Mom

7. Easy DIY Grinch Ornament – Mommy Made That

8. Grinch Pills Treat Bag with Printable Bag Topper – Long Wait for Isabella

9. How to Grow the Grinch’s Heart with a Chemical Reaction STEM Activity – Team Cartwright

10. Toilet Paper Roll Grinch Craft – Simple Everyday Mom

11. Free Grinch SVG Files – Ruffles and Rainboots

12. Grinch’s Heart Craft – Non-Toy Gifts

13. Grinch Playdough – Natural Beach Living

14. DIY Grinch Ornament Set – Ruffles and Rainboots

15. Grinch Movie Night Set-Up – Aileen Cooks

16. Grinch Handprint Craft – Simple Everyday Mom

17. Cindy Lou Who Hair Tutorial – Super Coupon Lady

18. Grinch Fingerprint Decorated Ornaments – For the Love of Food

19. Handprint Grinch Card – Non-Toy Gifts

20. DIY Grinch Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree – Mommy Made That

21. The Grinch Printable Popcorn Boxes – Ruffles and Rainboots

22. Paper Plate Grinch’s Heart Craft – Non-Toy Gifts

23. DIY Candy Filled Grinch Ornament – Jolynne Shane

24. DIY Grinch Hand Print Ornament – Midget Momma

25. Grinch Themed Day – Our Surprise Dates

26. Upcycled Grinch Vase – This Mama Loves

27. Grinch Dust Recipe and Printable Tags – For the Love of Food

28. Grinch’s Heart Christmas Ornament – Coffee Cups and Crayons

29. The Grinch Clip Art Set – Party with Unicorns

30. Glitter Grinch Slime – My Joyfilled Life

31. Grinch Inspired Glasses – Michelle J Designs

32. DIY Grinch Christmas Bath Bombs – Lydi Out Loud

33. Easy, DIY Grinch Decoration Made with Dollar Store Supplies – Leap of Faith Crafting

34. Countdown to Christmas Grinch Printable – Three Little Ferns

35. Funny DIY Grinch Sign Decoration – Michelle J Designs

36. Popsicle Stick Grinch Craft – Today’s Creative Ideas

37. DIY Grinch Inspired Wreath – Ann’s Entitled Life

Also check out my Christmas Grinch Gift Guide for 2021!

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This parfait dessert is fun to make and eat at home with your kids during Christmastime. Even the grouchiest Grinch will love this fun and colorful holiday treat!

My silly girl is all decked out in her Grinch wear and ready for Christmas movie day!

Of course, we had to make Jello Grinch Parfaits as a special snack before the show!

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Grinch Jello Parfaits

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 3 oz box Lime Jello
• 1 3 oz box pistachio pudding
• 1 cup Cool Whip or whipped cream
• 2 tbsp red heart sprinkles

Instructions

• Prepare Jello according to package and pour into 4 parfait glasses or small mason jars.
• Chill until solid.
• Prepare pudding according to package directions. Once made, spoon on top of Jello in glasses and smooth out the top.
• Top with a few dollops of whipped cream.
• Sprinkle on red heart sprinkles and serve.

Prepare Jello according to the package instructions. 

Pour into four parfait glasses and chill until solid. 

Prepare pistachio pudding according to the package instructions and set aside. 

Remove Jello glasses from the fridge and top with pudding, smoothing the top.

Top with a few dollops of whipped cream.

You can spread it to cover the top or leave it dolloped in the middle.

Top with red heart sprinkles. 

Serve and enjoy your festive treat!

Merry Grinch-mas, friends!

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