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The Write Gift - How to Create a Gift
Your Family Will Treasure Forever
By Rochelle
Melander
It's that time of year again-the holiday shopping season. In a perfect
world, a gift indicates how much we value a relationship. Instead, it
may demonstrate how little we know someone. When our son was two, we
bought him a pile of presents for Christmas. He opened one-an alphabet
puzzle-and played happily with it for two hours. After asking about his
interest in the teetering pile of wrapped gifts-none-we piled them in a
laundry basket and stored them in the basement for another day.
How to Be Festively Frugal and Still
Afford All the Usual Christmas Gifts
By Dave Kershaw
Traditionally, the festive season is a time for giving but the reality
is that many of us simply cannot afford what we may have had in previous
years. The recession has certainly changed the manner in which we
approach the festive season rush, and has definitely changed our
behavior when purchasing gifts.
Mom and Daughter Matching Aprons
By Ann Cohen
When I was a little girl, my mom and I used to cook and bake together,
wearing matching mom and daughter aprons. We used to make her favorite,
Shepperd's Pie. It's sometimes these little memories that create the
most impact and also create traditions in our lives.
Quick and Easy Kids Christmas Craft Ideas
By Julie Barros
Tis the season for holiday fun and joyous cheers and kids Christmas
crafts are the perfect activity. Make this a fun family time or even a
classroom project and keep the little ones entertained while they
explore their creative side. With all the holiday shopping, wrapping
presents and running around time and money are short for just about
everyone. With this in mind we have gathered up some quick, easy and
inexpensive Xmas project ideas that your kids will love to make.
How To - Christmas Crafts to Make With
Candy, Berries and Ribbon
By Christine
Doheny
Families are starting to fly into town, more and more houses are being
lit up and the shopping malls are becoming more and more crammed.
Shopping online is so much easier, yet you are still spending all that
money, which could be going towards something else. There are so many
Christmas crafts to make to help decorate your home and make this the
perfect Christmas season.
Five Fun Christmas Party Ideas
By Joyce
Calcano
Christmas is always a wonderful time to reconnect with family and
friends that you have not seen in awhile and may be a excellent time to
throw a party. If you are stumped on generating Christmas party ideas,
here are five fun favorites.
Crafts For Kids - Cinna-Shapes (Fun With
Cinnamon and Sandpaper)
By Aja Klenna
This craft project is easy and is a great way for small children to join
in the decorating fun. Cinnamon sticks are a delicious way to make the
transition from summer to autumn, and this is a craft that is simple to
do and smells great.
Best Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas
By Matthew
Orton
In these economic times, consider trying to keep Christmas gift-giving
simpler. Trying some of these ideas will even be fun! Once you start,
your own creativity and imagination will be unleashed and gift-giving
might be less stressful and not too expensive!
Holiday Project - Make a Delightful
Gingerbread House Using Graham Crackers
By Jay Marie P
This Christmas make a Graham Cracker House with icing as the glue to
hold the pieces together.
Planning an Environmentally Friendly Holiday
Season
By Kristin
Urbauer
Every year, the holidays create an immense amount trash, both in your
home and on a larger scale. Between all the gifts, wrapping paper and
accouterments, cards and envelopes, and Christmas trees, the impact is
much larger than you might imagine. If you are concerned about the
environmental impact you are having this holiday season, you can follow
the simple suggestions below.
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