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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!

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.

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!

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Christmas Craft Projects For Kids

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:49:24 +0000

Remember how much you had creating Christmas art projects? Nothing brings out the kid in you better than sharing some together time with your own children and there’s no better time to do it than during the holiday season! Start the season with some cute and fun to make Christmas crafts that your kids will love.

Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas

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

Are you looking for inexpensive Christmas gift ideas this season?

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.