Dedicated to getting you in the Christmas mood!
Apricot bars, a traditional holiday favorite in our family. I hope you will enjoy them as much as we have. While sweet, they are fruity, and nutty, and add a bit of diversity to the typical plate of Christmas cookies. Ingredients: 2/3 cup dried apricots ½ cup softened butter ¼ cup sugar 1 cup sifted [...]
Christmas is a time for spreading joy and happiness. However, as tuneful and sentimental as this sentence sounds, the reality of getting Christmas cards arriving on time can be a little more stressful. Post offices are more than busy at Christmas time with it being the busiest time of year for businesses and families alike. [...]
Nothing says that you care more than personalized gifts, and they are so easy to make. For the less creative among us, many kits exist in stores to help us out. There are kits for painting plastic ornaments, making photo mugs, having your child’s art work laminated into a placemat, etc. You can also order [...]
Charities rely on fundraising ideas from members of the public. They raise lots of money by launching their own Christmas card ranges but there is a way you can help too. Firstly think about a charity you wish to help at Christmas time. It might be that it is for the homeless or for mistreated [...]
It’s Christmas… well almost. The carol CDs have been dusted off and the shops are filled with Christmas cheer. But why is it always the children who get to countdown to Christmas? Why not have a think about getting yourself an advent calendar this year (or leave not so subtle hints around so that someone [...]
Do you struggle to open your front door after the postman has been in the run up to Christmas? Maybe it’s not quite that bad but still do you find that they are difficult to display in an attractive manner? String could be your answer. How about hanging some string or yarn along one of [...]
The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. Burton Hillis Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time. Laura Ingalls Wilder It [...]
Most people celebrate Christmas. In the commercial world everyone celebrates the holidays. With this being the case it is a custom to send out a Christmas card signed by your company or their staff to loyal customers and suppliers. The fact is that people like being made to feel wanted and loved. This is why [...]
Kids love anything customized. Keep custom gifts in mind while doing your shopping this holiday season. Try designing customized notebooks for the kids in your life. Notebooks with lined paper are perfect for the classroom, while blank paper is great for the artist in the family. Design something bright and fun for the elementary school [...]
Here are a few more easy-to-follow holiday tips! Avoid waste at your holiday party- Use washable plates, glasses and silverware instead of plastic cups and utensils. This is a simple step that makes a big difference. Use a canvas bag- Take a durable tote bag with you when you do your holiday shopping. Also, try [...]