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Food for Thought: Are You Stuffed This Season?

Janice Russell — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:20:01 +0000

Christmas is just around the corner, and along with bringing holiday cheer it also brings holiday “stuff.” As you look around your home does it seem inevitable that clutter will be a part of your holiday celebrations? Maybe some of the items belong to other family members, regardless has all of the stuff been around so long that it seems it has grown roots? Things without a specific home become clutter, and clutter has a way of morphing from a small pile into part of your home décor (décor that’s eye catching in a bad way!). Full Article

Tips for Making Your Holiday Dinner a Success

Stephanie Martin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:04:13 +0000

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

Chloe Alice Wilson — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:34:02 +0000

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

Tammy Paquin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:14:22 +0000

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?

Peggy Baron — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:13:01 +0000

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

Peggy Baron — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:08:32 +0000

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

Lisa Akers — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:10:44 +0000

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

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:05:49 +0000

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

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:04:55 +0000

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

Keepsake Christmas Album

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:04:28 +0000

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

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:04:01 +0000

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

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:03:35 +0000

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

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:03:11 +0000

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

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:02:46 +0000

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

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:01:52 +0000

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

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:01:01 +0000

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

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:08:27 +0000

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

Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:48:40 +0000

Are you looking for inexpensive Christmas gift ideas this season? Full Article

Make Affordable Holiday Gift Baskets

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:47:59 +0000

Gift baskets are a great gift for families. You can make your own Holiday Gift Baskets inexpensively and easily using some of the ideas below. Full Article

Organize your Christmas Shopping

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:47:03 +0000

Grab a notebook. Grab a pen. It’s time to get serious about your Christmas shopping by making your list (and checking it twice). Full Article

Holiday Sanity Savers from a Mostly-Sane Mom

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:46:27 +0000

The Holidays are a stressful time. Between the additional errands, the extra traffic, and the stress of spending money that you don’t have – even the sanest mom will be questioning her sanity as the holidays near. Full Article

Christmas Fun in the Kitchen

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:45:52 +0000

One of my favorite things to do with my kids is cook. Not only is it a great way to cut down on my own chores list, but it’s an easy way to interact with your kids and learn more about their lives. Christmas-time may be hectic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to cook with your kids. If you look at the opportunity right, your kids can be big helpers during this stressful time. Full Article

Planning a Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:44:53 +0000

This time of year, many churches and organizations plan a special type of fundraiser. You may hear it called a Pancake Breakfast with Santa or simply Breakfast with Santa. In fact, this is one of the easiest and most fun fundraisers imaginable. Full Article

Educational Christmas Activities for Children

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:44:09 +0000

Christmas is not about the number of gifts we receive. The season is about good will and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Get the kids involved in activities that will give them a better understanding of the holiday season. Full Article