National Hot Chocolate Day!

There’s nothing like hot chocolate on a cold day. December 12th marks National Hot Chocolate Day–get creative in the kitchen and snuggle up with a steaming hot cup inspired by one of these delicious recipes.

Traditional Hot Chocolate
This hot chocolate recipe is simple and sweet, calling for sugar in addition to cocoa powder! And don't forget to add some marshmallows, although I'm sure your kids will remind you! Photo & Recipe via unskinnyboppy.com
Nutella Hot Chocolate
I don't know a kid who doesn't enjoy sticking their fingers into a jar of Nutella, so they certainly won't be able to keep their hands off of this nutella- hot chocolate combo. Photo and Recipe: kitchme.com
Butterscotch Hot Chocolate
Anything that calls for "drizzling butterscotch on top" is sure to be amazing! Try this fun recipe for a delicious sweet twist! Photo & Recipe via thehopelesshousewife.com
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Why not infuse your hot chocolate with the ginger flavors of a favorite holiday cookie? Photo & Recipe via: thehopelesshousewife.com
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
I love this recipe not only because peppermint hot chocolate tastes great, but because it looks great too! Enjoy this refreshing cup after dinner and impress your guests with this fun holiday creation! Photo and Recipe via: number-2-pencil.com

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>

Once Upon A Mattress

<p>Bring your kids.</p> <p>Bring your parents.</p> <p>Bring your favorite pajamas!</p> <p>Once Upon a Mattress is back on Broadway, and it&rsquo;s &ldquo;pure let&rsquo;s-be-kids entertainment&rdquo; (New Yorker) fit for ages 7 to 107!</p> <p>Two-time Tony&reg; winner Sutton Foster stars as Princess Winnifred the Woebegone, alongside royalty of stage and screen Michael Urie and Queen of Comedy Ana Gasteyer. Adapted for a new generation by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), this uproarious retelling of The Princess and the Pea introduces the unapologetically eccentric Winnifred to an uptight kingdom, where she charms, delights, and dances her way to the top&hellip; of a stack of mattresses.</p> <p>So give the babysitter the night off and your kids a night on the town &ndash; you'll all live happily ever laughter!</p> <p>Get tickets at&nbsp;<a href="https://onceuponamattressnyc.com/">https://onceuponamattressnyc.com/</a></p>

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

<p dir="ltr">With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide.</p> <p dir="ltr">This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-16583089-7fff-d8a9-61c2-8f689f7348b2"></span></p>