Mrs. Claus in Hollister

Hello, my friends. Yes, it's me, Mrs. Claus! Again, I'm ready, ready, ready to visit your home this holiday season. I'm located in Hollister, CA, but I will travel to Gilroy, Morgan Hill, south San Jose, Monterey, Prunedale, Watsonville, Aromas.. you name it! I can't wait to visit all of my friends.

Christmas time is such a wonderful season. So many people concentrate on the presents, but the most important thing is to concentrate on the goodwill that we can spread. In fact, we need to spread that all year long. Try to instill in your children the act of kindness, and doing a good turn daily. That's what the young man in this picture has been learning in Cub Scouts.

Remember, if you'd like to book a visit to your home, school, or party, or would like a letter for your children from Santa, email my friend Julie at Jengelha@aol.com.

Love,

Mrs. Claus!

Mrs. Claus in Holliter, California 2010

Ah.. still gearing up for the holiday season. I've been contacting the good folks of Hollister, California, to let them know I'm available to visit their homes, schools, parties, businesses.. you name it. I even have a lead that may take me over to Los Banos! Now why in the world would someone who is an hour away bring me over there, but local folks won't budge a finger to call me!

I think I'll have a Mrs. Claus open house to let people see what I look like, and what I can do!

I miss Santa, but he's doing quite well.

Remember to contact me at 831 635 9674 for more details!

Mrs. Claus is in town!

Mrs. Claus is in town.. in Hollister, California, ready for you to call her! If you're interested in Mrs. Claus being a part of your school party, special event, or home visit, let her know right away!

Call 831 635 9674.

Mrs. Claus is Comin' to Town!

Why.. my first visitor of the season.. and it isn't even Halloween yet. This sweet boy and his dog, Oscar, want to let you know that Mrs. Claus is in Hollister and is ready to meet with you this holiday season. They brought their stocking with them, hoping I'd fill it with some treats, but I told them they'd have to wait until December 25, like everyone else!

I just spoke with Santa a few minutes ago, and he said that he and the elves are already busy, busy, busy doing preparation for next month when the real toy making begins! Oh..I'll be flying back and forth as much as possible to make sure that Santa and the elves are OK, but I'm sure they will be just fine!

Remember, if you would like to have me visit you at your school or event, or even your home, email Mrs. Engelhardt at Jengelha@aol.com.

Love,

Mrs. Claus!

Mrs. Claus is Comin' to Town!

We all know that my dear husband, Santa Claus, is very, very busy this time of year. He loves visting children so he can hear about their Christmas wishes, but sometimes I just have to step in to help him!

For many years it has been my job to make sure that the fires in the workshop stayed lit, and that there was plenty of hot cocoa and cookies to go around, but I also wanted to get out and about to meet the children that Santa gets to see every year! So, this year I'm available to come to your school, your home, your party.. any place that needs a little festive fun!

My dear friend, Mrs. Engelhardt, has invited me to stay at her home in Hollister, California, so that I can be close to all of my friends. If you'd like me to visit you, then email Mrs. Engelhardt at Jengelha@aol.com. She will get in touch with you and we can set up a visit! Oh.. I can't wait to meet all of you!! It will be so much fun seeing what you've been up to. I know all of you have been good little boys and girls, which is something I will certainly pass along to Santa Claus.

Please tell your mommies and daddies and grandmas and grandpas and aunts and uncles and friends about my visits.

Please stay posted to my blog so that I can update you on what is happening at the North Pole. It's hard to believe, but Christmas is only 2 months away. Goodness! As Santa would say, "Ho, ho, ho!" :-)

Love,

Mrs. Claus

Once Upon a Christmas

Hi again!

My newest creation for this winter is the program "Once Upon a Christmas with Mrs. Claus." Now that I have a brand new Mrs. Claus outfit, I'm ready to share it, and my story telling, with the central coast.

Parents, school groups, assembly coordinators, Scout groups--anyone--are welcome to contact me to have me read and interact with their children. I'm so excited about this holiday season. There are so many opportunities available. Santa definitely gets the spotlight, but Mrs. Claus needs a chance to escape the cold of the North Pole and head south for the winter, too!

But seriously, I am spreading my wings and heading to different locales to do my reading.

This weekend I'm appearing at Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park as 'Sadie the Scarecrow.' I spent two hours there on October 16, and it was great fun. I felt like a minor celebrity after having so many pictures taken with the little folks. The one thing that kind of surprised me is when a family asked me to take a picture of them!

In the works is a holiday tea, possibly, at San Juan Oaks Country Club in Hollister, Ca, with Mrs. Claus. I have a meeting with the banquet coordinator on Monday to discuss this possibility. It would be so much fun if we can do this. Hollister is crying out for more family-oriented events, and it's my goal to try to bring this to the community!

In closing.. Mrs. Claus will come to your home to surprise your children, but I also make calls from Mrs. Claus ($5) and letters from Santa again, $10 per child. I send these to North Pole, AK, for a special post mark.

If you want more information, email me at Jengelha@aol.com.

Thank you!

Story Time Adventures Continues

I am ashamed to say it's been too long since I've posted! I need to rectify that asap.

I did my first paid assembly yesterday at Ladd Lane Elementary School in Hollister, California. I did three different programs, one for Kindergarten, one for 1st grade, and one for 2nd grade. It was interesting, because I learned that I need to find books that are a bit more advanced for the 2nd graders. As I was reading what I have, which are all adorable books, I started to lose my 2nd grade audience. Back to the drawing board, as they say.

I had a great time interacting with the children, and I'm looking forward to doing more story time presentations.

This weekend, October 16 and 17, and next weekend, October 23 and 24, I will be appearing as Sadie the Scarecrow at Uesgui Farms Pumpkin Patch in Morgan Hill, CA. Sadie appeared at the San Benito County Fair a couple of weeks ago, and it was a great experience.

I finally received my Mrs. Claus outfit (so cute!) so I'm gearing up to have her do story time at Mars Hill Coffeehouse, and at local schools and events. If you, or somone you know, is interested in hiring Mrs. Claus, call me at 831 245 8462!

Julie

More Story Time Adventures

Ahhh.. October. I love this time of year because there are so many exciting things happening. My Story Time Adventures is doing quite well. Here I am as 'Sadie the Scarecrow' which is so much fun. I did a stint at the San Benito County Fair on October 1, and I'm back today, October 2, for three hours, from noon til 3. It was great fun yesterday interacting with the young children who were visiting with their schools. I may break out my spoons today and start playing a few songs for the kids.

This month I'm also appearing at Ladd Lane Elementary School for story time, Rutgers Elementary in Gilroy, and at Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Patch in Morgan Hill.

I'm especially excited because I'm working on a Mrs. Claus program for the Holiday Season, trying to put together a Mrs. Claus Tea & Story Time at San Juan Oaks Country Club and Golf Course. I hope you'll all come!

Thanks to all who have supported me during this adventure. I'd like to see more moms from Hollister and surrounding cities come visit me. I even had a mom from Salinas show up for the last story time, our Pajama-rama Party!

If you have any questions, would like to book me for a party or assembly, call 831 635 9674.

Happy Reading!
Julie Engelhardt