Cranberries, one of only three native American fruits, are the perfect addition to holiday food and decorations. With recipes that will enhance any holiday buffet, we've certainly gone beyond the string-'em-up roping we've all been hung up on. Cranberry Meatballs These cranberry meatballs are a [...]
We will soon begin the most hectic month of the year for most families. A very important key to a smooth holiday is a little planning ahead. Try these ideas: Creating a Holiday Planning Calendar Materials Needed: Large appointment or desk pad calendar Christmas stickers [...]
Christmas is indisputably the most magical time of all for both oldsters and youngsters, but it seems the more do-it-yourself and less commercial it is, the better. These two ideas are easy enough for the children to do — and they will add the "home" [...]
A special Christmas project and activity can bring family and friends together during the holidays. Here are a few of my favorites: Ice candle holder Materials Needed: • Plastic ice cream bucket (or similar container)• Heavy plastic glass (large enough to hold a candle)• Gravel [...]
If you are looking for some clever Christmas tree ornaments, and you have a few pop cans, craft scraps and paint, you and your family can enjoy a wonderful evening creating Christmas tree ornaments. Decorate your Christmas tree with fun animals from Noah's Ark with [...]
Making a snowman is one of my most memorable experiences as a child. Each time the snow fell, we would rush out and see if it could be packed into a snowball to make a snowman. With this easy method of making a snowman, you'll [...]
Before you take inventory of all the Christmas decorations you've accumulated over the years or run out to buy new ones, you may want to garner a few ideas from the neighbors. Take both daytime and nighttime drives through town to see what new decorating [...]
Nothing makes the holiday air smell quite so wonderful as the aroma of fresh gingerbread! GINGERBREAD HOUSE Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine 2 1/4 cups brown sugar, firmly packed 1 1/2 cups dark molasses 1/2 cup sugar 7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour [...]
I am always interested in hearing about cre-ative and unusual gifts people are giving for Christmas. Sometimes it's just looking for a new twist or a new idea that will help you in your own gift giving. Perhaps I can share some ideas I have [...]
Transform Your Christmas Tree into a New Year’s Tree With Christmas behind us, it is time to plan for the New Year's celebration. You can turn your Christmas tree into a New Year's tree by making some noisemakers to go along with your other decorations [...]
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