45 Years of Memories

45 years of memories.
45 years of laughter.
45 years of Floats
45 years of Music
45 years of Hot Cocoa & Candy
45 years of Traditions
45 years of Santa
45 years of magic.

And I have a feeling…♥
The best is still to come!


See you at the parade!
The 45th Holiday Extravaganza Parade!

Save the Date! Saturday, December 5th 2026
♥BinG — Your favorite parade elf

Hi Friends!! It’s ME!! BinG! ♥

Hi Friends!! It’s ME!! BinG! ♥ I am super excited for this year’s Holiday Extravaganza!

It’s going to be my 45th year coming to Pontiac for this special Holiday tradition.
Me, BinG, the North Pole Elf and ALL my friends will be there!

We can’t wait to see you! Don’t forget to save the date! December 5th 2026!

This year will be EXTRA EXTRA EXTRAVAGANZA!

 

Oh, and.. One more thing to tell you…Did you know? I LOVE ICE CREAM!! ♥

Here is a great idea for those left over ice cream cones - Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeders.


 

Materials:

·         1 sugar cone

·         1/4 cup Cheerios

·         1 cup Birdseed

·         1/2 cup Peanut Butter

·         10 inches yarn or string

Instructions:

·         Cut the tip off an ice cream cone with your fingers or have your parents use a sharp instrument. Next, thread a 10 inch piece of string through the hole in the tip and tie a knot at the end so you can’t pull it through the cone.

·         Thread some Cheerios onto the string. Add as many or as few as you want. Leave at least 4 inches of string bare so you can hang it when you’re finished. Make a knot at the top so the Cheerios don’t slide off.

·         Cover the outside of the cone in peanut butter.

·         Roll the cone around in bird seed until it is completely covered. Use your hands to add bird seed to gaps or uncovered areas.

 

·         Your bird feeders are complete and ready to hang outside!

 

Lulu found this great idea at onelittleproject.com, for a video and even more great ideas you can visit their website.

https://onelittleproject.com/ice-cream-cone-bird-feeder/

See you soon!

♥BinG

Why Santa Is So Magical!

Why Santa Is So Magical!

Santa isn’t just about presents — he’s about believing in joy, kindness, and wonder! His magic isn’t in his sleigh or flying reindeer (though those are pretty cool ), it’s in the way he brings people together, spreads cheer, and reminds us to give from the heart .

Every time we share a smile, help someone in need, or believe in something bigger than ourselves… that’s Santa’s real magic at work!

♥ BinG

 

My friends and I are helping birds by making home-made feeders. Its FUN and EASY.. and the birds are going to LOVE it..

Me, BinG, applying my-ELF ♥ helping my bird friends.

Bird Feeder Ideas

  1. Pine Cone Feeder:
    • Materials: Pine cone, twine, peanut butter (or sun butter/shortening), birdseed.
    • Instructions:
    • Tie a piece of twine to the top of the pine cone.
    • Spread peanut butter or shortening into the crevices of the cone.
    • Roll the sticky cone in birdseed until well coated.
    • Hang from a tree branch.
  1. Toilet Paper Roll Feeder:
    • Materials: Empty toilet paper roll, peanut butter, birdseed, string.
    • Instructions:
    • Cover the roll with peanut butter.
    • Roll the sticky tube in birdseed.
    • Thread string through the roll and knot the ends to form a loop.
    • Hang in a tree.
  1. Milk or Juice Carton Feeder:
    • Materials: Clean milk or juice carton, scissors, popsicle sticks, string, optional: construction paper, glue.
    • Instructions:
    • Decorate the carton if desired.
    • Cut a square or circle opening in the side of the carton.
    • Poke a popsicle stick under the opening for a perch and secure with glue.
    • Punch a hole near the top and loop string through for hanging.
    • Fill with birdseed and hang.
  1. Plastic Bottle Feeder:
    • Materials: Clean plastic bottle, string, scissors, birdseed.
    • Instructions:
    • Cut a small hole in the side of the bottle.
    • Tie string around the neck of the bottle to create a loop.
    • Fill with birdseed.
    • Hang in a tree

 

 

Presented by McLaren Health Care

Be your-ELF!

Be your-ELF!

Being called silly can feel different depending on how it’s said.

When it’s said with kindness, it can feel warm and joyful—that’s when someone sees your playful spirit, your creativity, and your ability to make others smile. It can mean you’re fun, lighthearted, and unafraid to be yourself.

But sometimes, being called silly can sting a little. It might make you feel like people don’t take you seriously or don’t see how much heart you put into things.

For me BinG an elf —or anyone with a big, bright spirit—being called silly is really a reminder that joy is a kind of courage. It takes bravery to laugh, to play, and to keep shining even if and when others don’t understand you.

So take it from ME, BinG.. always, always, no matter what..

Be your-ELF!

 

♥♥ BinG, your favorite Elf.. ♥♥

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Giggles!

Giggles!

Hi! Its BinG, your favorite Elf.. ♥♥

Did you know laughing is good because it makes you feel happy inside and can even chase away worries—it’s like hot cocoa and marshmallows on a snowy day! Its always my elf-fective method to remind my-elf life is fun..

Here’s a gift of Giggles from me, BinG! Kinda like I am giving your brain a big, silly hug. I am keeping it short.. like me, BinG, because I could really go for some fettuccini elfredo right now, with a little Maple Syrup ♥

 

What goes inside elves’ pointy shoes?
Their mistletoes

What kind of money do elves always use?
Jingle bills

Elves are the cutest. Don’t you a-green?

What is elves’ favorite sport?
Miniature golf

What is Santa’s helpers’ favorite convenience store?
7-Elelfen

What is Santa Claus’ tax status?
Elf employed

 

 

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