Category: Christmas

Food for Thought: Are You Stuffed This Season?

Don’t get “stuffed” this holiday season.

Tips for Making Your Holiday Dinner a Success

Written by Stephanie Martin | 0 Comments

Everyone enjoys going getting together with family and friends for a big holiday meal, but sometimes the stress of preparation is almost too much to bear. But, there are just a few simple things that you can do to help reduce and/or eliminate the stress. Full Article

Christmas Toys For Boys – 3 Top Choices

Written by Chloe Alice Wilson | 0 Comments

The prestigious list of the top 12 toys that the Toy Retailers Association thinks are a good buy for parents this Christmas has just been released. This article will give you a little bit of information about three of them – Ben 10 Alien Force Kevin Levin’s Action Cruiser, Gormiti Guardian Creatures from The Lords Of Nature Return and the Bladez Salvation 3D Helicopter with Flight Stick. Full Article

Thoughtful and Practical Gifts from the Heart

Written by Tammy Paquin | 0 Comments

Despite recent predictions that we’re coming out of the recession, I know many people are still struggling. Holidays like Christmas where there is financial pressure to spend money on stuff makes it hard for people to find the joy in giving so instead of looking at these situations as a burden on your wallet, look at them as an opportunity to give from your heart. Full Article

A Fancy Holiday Dinner Party… For Kids?

Written by Peggy Baron | 0 Comments

The holidays are here and it’s time for food and fun. For a different twist, why not host a fancy holiday dinner party… for your kids and their friends? Our whole family had so much fun with this that it’s become a yearly tradition. Full Article

Kids Holiday Cookie Party

Written by Peggy Baron | 0 Comments

The holidays are upon us and we’re busy with everything from decorating the house to wrapping presents. The kitchen plays a big role during this time, and depending on your kids’ cooking skills they can play the lead or be part of the supporting cast. One fun way for your kids to get involved in the kitchen now is to have a Kidsâ€™ Cookie Exchange Party. Christmas is a good time to have this kind of party, but you can do this whenever you want. Just ask your kids, cookies are good anytime! Full Article

Experience is Better Than an Object

Written by Lisa Akers | 0 Comments

It’s mid-December and it seems all our energies and money goes into buying the perfect gift for those special people in our lives. Some people are easy to shop for, but others are a real challenge. I know that I have been struggling with shopping for a few years now. Christmas is always the hardest. For some reason, I seem to be able to find something that works for birthdays and anniversaries. Perhaps it’s because those don’t all happen at once and in the middle of decorating, parties, and social events! Full Article

Lighted Holiday Potpourri Jars

Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 Comments

Lighted potpourri jars are a festive addition to any holiday decor. They are inexpensive, easy to make, and make great hostess gifts. Full Article

Canning Jar Candles

Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 Comments

Canning jar candles are very easy to make, make great gifts, and are only limited by your imagination! Full Article

Keepsake Christmas Album

Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 Comments

Do you hate throwing your Christmas cards away every year as much as I do? This year I decided to try to come up with some way to preserve our Christmas cards, as well as find a way to organize all the Christmas letters I’ve been faithfully filing away for the past six years. I decided to make an album for our Christmas letters using decoupage to decorate the covers with this year’s Christmas cards. Full Article

Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Teen Girls

Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 Comments

It’s fun to buy stocking stuffers for teen girls. I always use this time of year as an opportunity to give them the little treats they want and/or need throughout the year but that I don’t want to spend the extra money for. Here are some items our teenage daughters will find in their Christmas stockings this year: Full Article

Writing the Perfect Christmas Letter

Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I always look forward to receiving Christmas letters from family and friends during the holiday season. Often it is the only news you receive from some of them throughout the year. Full Article

How to Make a Tin Can Luminary

Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 Comments

Tin can luminaries are a fun, easy craft project for all ages.
They are great for any holiday and only limited by your
imagination! You can transfer any simple shape onto a tin can to
create a beautiful candle holder for any occasion. Full Article

How to Make Country Christmas Ornaments

Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 Comments

If you are looking for a fun Christmas craft or a quick gift
idea, these homemade country Christmas ornaments are very
easy and inexpensive to make. You probably already have most of
what you need to make them. Full Article

Keepsake Christmas Ornament Box

Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 Comments

I love handmade Christmas ornaments. Throughout the years I have
collected a number of them, made by myself and several family
members. These ornaments will make great keepsakes for our
children and grandchildren. Full Article

A Christmas Ornament Tradition

Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 Comments

When my husband and I got married, my mother-in-law introduced me
to one of her favorite Christmas traditions. She has five
children, and for years she has been collecting ornaments for
each of her children so that they can take their collection of
ornaments with them when they have their own families. Full Article

Christmas Activities To Keep The Kids Busy

Written by Susanne Myers | 0 Comments

Waiting all December long for Christmas day can be quite a challenge for a child. Do you remember how hard it was to wait for Santa as a kid? Here are some great Christmas activities to keep the kids busy until the big day. These are great ways to enjoy the anticipation and waiting for Santa together as a family. Full Article