Christmas Printer

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 flour
1/3 cup sifted flour
½ teaspoon [...]

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.  Remember [...]

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 a [...]

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 animals.  [...]

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 else [...]

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 kids [...]

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 giving [...]

Are you tired of fighting the holiday traffic and crowds at the mall? Forget the big box stores this year and try to support the small businesses in your area. With today’s economy it is important that we support our local patrons. Be creative and see what your area’s specialty stores have [...]

One of my favorite memories of Christmas is making cookies with my family.  Admittedly, my memory was actually of frosting, decorating, and EATING the cookies.  My mom performed the hardest part, making the cookie dough, rolling it with a rolling pin, cutting out the cookies, and baking them.  As we children got older, we also [...]

I ordered my holiday cards the other day! It’s the first time that I ordered them online but I think that they turned out great. I haven’t received them yet since I only ordered them two days ago, but the design online looked great. I uploaded a photo for the cover and was able to [...]