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12 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Cards! -
Lindsay Small(6)Don't throw your Christmas cards away! There are so many creative ways to use your Christmas cards, many of which you can do with your kids. We have brought together some ideas below.
Christmas jigsaw game:
Make a Christmas jigsaw game. Gather 10-20 cards and cut each one into 3 or 4...
( added 5 years 177 days ago.)
Allie Cats Lucky Christmas - RR
Jennifer LandersAllie jumped out of the garbage can and scrambled away as she heard the garbage trucks arriving. She ran all the way back to her secret place just on the edge of the woods in her neighborhood. The broken water pipe that stayed completely dry except in the worst storms was home to her and her...
( added 1 year 187 days ago.)
A Mother's Gift - RR
Connie RainesMy Mom has given me many wonderful gifts over the years, but my favorite is a bathrobe she gave me on Christmas Day, 1988. The robe, made of silk, is soft and smooth to touch. The feel of the gentle fabric next to my skin envelopes me in warm, cuddly softness. The high collar reminds me of the...
( added 3 years 62 days ago.)
If Christmas Trees are Holiday Trees Then Menorahs are Just Candle Holders -
Paul S Umstead(15)In this day and age of political correctness many people and retailers have resorted to taking Christmas out of the holiday season. Wal-Mart employees have been instructed to wish everyone a Happy Holiday instead of Merry Christmas, Coca-Cola has decided to not issue their traditional Santa Claus...
( added 6 years 66 days ago.)
Saving Money on Christmas Presents - RR
Nikki WillhiteI have a hard time with the commercialism of Christmas. Christmas is a very sacred day to me. Yet Christmas is now often celebrated without a thought to its religious significance.
Nevertheless, we must deal with the secular aspects of the holidays, and this involves expenses, especially in...
( added 1 year 276 days ago.)
Holiday Stress Relief - Organization is Key - RR
Ellen Bell(28)The holidays are a stressful time for many of us. Between shopping, baking, decorating, and buying and wrapping gifts, even the most carefree people can get a little stressed. The best remedy for holiday stress is good planning and organization well in advance. Being prepared for any event always...
( added 2 years 88 days ago.)
This Year, Think Outside The Gift Box and Give Someone a Beautiful Personalized Ornament - RR
Bryna BellHave you ever noticed that no two Christmas trees look alike? Whether the tree was cut in a forest or assembled out of a box, once it has been decorated, that tree is like no other. The secret lies in the decoration. Christmas ornaments personalize your Christmas tree. Just like snowflakes, no...
( added 2 years 227 days ago.)
Six Tips for Buying Christmas Gifts on a Budget - RR
Connie RainesIn light of today's economy many of us will be purchasing Christmas gifts on a tight budget. Everyone's looking for ways to get the most from their hard earned dollars. We all want to dazzle our family and friends with wonderful gifts, but we don't think about the consequences of overspending...
( added 3 years 51 days ago.)
Christmas Gift Giving; Give Less and Have it Mean More - RR
Priscilla Parham(1)What's your favorite or most unique holiday tradition? Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or a different holiday for many people around the world the winter season is a time for giving gifts and practicing traditions.
It would seem the American Christmas tradition has evolved...
( added 3 years 61 days ago.)
Six Tips For Enjoying the Holidays Stress Free - RR
Connie RainesLife in and of itself can prove to be very stressful at times,however, more often than not the holiday season can stir up quite a lot of stress. For most of us, the holidays includes too much time fighting traffic, spending way too much on our credit cards, entertaining relatives and pretending...
( added 3 years 80 days ago.)
Taking the Work out of Your Christmas Feast -
Jennifer JordanYes, the holidays: a time for family, friends, laughter, joy, and…dishes? It’s true: it might be the season for trees and tinsel but it is also the season for some hard work, particularly around the dinner table.
If you (or your house) are routinely volunteered as host or hostess for your...
( added 4 years 65 days ago.)
Bake Cookies and Still Cut Calories: Learn How to Avoid Gaining 10 Pounds this Christmas - RR
Arlene Pellicane(5)When you open your favorite magazine, you see delicious Christmas cookie recipes. Stop by the grocery store and you can’t avoid the special baking displays lined with brown sugar and cake mixes. Christmas means "start baking!" The old Pillsbury advertisement said it well, "Nothing says loving...
( added 4 years 67 days ago.)
Christmas Gifts for Toddlers: How to Make the Presents Last - RR
Arlene Pellicane(5)When I go through the toy store or a Wal-Mart with my three year old, I know exactly what he will say. "Oh," he’ll exclaim with a mix of excitement and surprise. "I want THAT for Christmas!" What toddler boy doesn’t want a new train, truck, racecar or fighter jet? It’s a safe guess your toddler...
( added 4 years 67 days ago.)
Christmas Wreaths: How to Make Your Own -
Rob Buenaventura(1)You should find that making your own Christmas wreath is surprisingly easy and that there are a couple in which one can be made.
The first method for making your own Christmas wreath begins by collecting the materials you will need from branches or twigs in your environment. Some great...
( added 5 years 55 days ago.)
What's Christmas Without Candy Canes? - RR
Rob Tendick(2)There is much written these days about the candy cane; everything from urban legends to historical explanations of just how and when this traditional candy came into being.
The old urban legend says a candy maker in Indiana wanted to symbolize the birth of Christ with the use of a piece of...
( added 5 years 109 days ago.)
Some True Blue Aussie Christmas Traditions -
Michaela Scherr(1)Christmas would have to be my favorite time of the year. I remember my white Christmases in Europe as a little girl. There was the smell of cinnamon, nutmeg and gingerbread biscuits, and my parents drinking eggnog as we decorated our tree. Snow glistened outside and groups of children with their...
( added 6 years 63 days ago.)
Unique Gifts - Out of the Ordinary -
Rick Chapo(5)Unique gifts can be hard to come by regardless of whether you’re buying for the holidays, birthdays or special occasions. Here’s a list of unique gifts for all occasions.
Unique Gifts
Practical gifts are always appreciated, but giving unique gifts really set you apart from others. You can...
( added 6 years 71 days ago.)
Easy Christmas Candy Recipes - RR
Karen Ciancio(6)Even if you are not a big candy eater, Christmas candy recipes are really welcomed during the holidays.
No matter how much we vow to eat healthy during the holidays, no matter how much we may swear off sweets, there is something quite wonderful about having at least a little bit of delicious...
( added 164 days 17 hours ago.)
Christmas Food Gift Ideas: BBQ Sauce For Christmas - RR
Vivica Fredericks
There are many Christmas food gift ideas at this time of year, and it can be hard to decide where to go for the best food. A great place to start is with BBQ sauce. BBQ sauce is a great garnish or complimentary sauce that can go with a range of different food types. These can range from...
( added 1 year 47 days ago.)
Cook Green Beans in Advance and Keep Their Vitamins Intact -
Chef Todd Mohr(1)When you cook green beans this holiday season, will you open a can of condensed soup and let the beans bake for hours? Most people do. Baking vegetables over a long period of time reduces their nutrient value.
Plus, if you are trying to have a stress-free holiday cooking experience, you're...
( added 1 year 86 days ago.)
Gifting Christmas Flowers and Plants: A Few Thoughts -
Christina NielsonThe Christmas holidays are a perfect time to send beautiful,
fresh flowers to your loved ones. Christmas plants, flowers and wreaths
can make a wonderful gift for clients and business colleagues, too.
While everyone enjoys a fresh bouquet of flowers throughout the year,
the Christmas...
( added 2 years 44 days ago.)
Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas for Every Hobby - RR
Ellen Bell(28)Decorating the Christmas tree is a tradition that most people enjoy and look forward to year after year. However, if you've been using the same old tired decorations for the last decade, it may be time to freshen things up and try something new. If you're looking for some new Christmas tree...
( added 2 years 93 days ago.)
Christmas Tree Care Basics - RR
Ellen Bell(28)When properly maintained, it's possible to display a live Christmas tree from late November through New Year's Day. To do this, however, requires vigilant attention and care by you, the homeowner. The following are some basic tips that will help you care for your live Christmas tree and make it...
( added 2 years 102 days ago.)
Homemade Christmas Gifts Straight from the Garden - RR
Ellen Bell(28)During the long, hot days of summer, the last thing we think about is Christmas shopping. After all, that's a task we usually relegate to the month of December, right? But the truth is, the job of shopping for Christmas gifts is something many people loathe. Parking lots are crowded, malls are...
( added 2 years 184 days ago.)
Christmas Villages-Another 5 Great Locations for your Village Display - RR
Stephen Baird(1)So you still have not decided where to display your new collectible Christmas village this next holiday season. Or maybe you are just tired of setting up your current display in the same expected location year after year and are looking for that ultimate new location to showcase your Department...
( added 2 years 250 days ago.)
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