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 [...]
Christmas Traditions to Start This Year Christmas traditions are handed down from generation to generation, but sometimes new ones can be especially meaningful to your family. Here are some wonderful traditions you may want to do this year. • WISH BOOK: This clever book will [...]
This versatile sugar cookie is ideal for a cookie exchange! Sugar Cookies 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 3 egg whites 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Buttercream Icing (recipe below) Chocolate [...]
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