Fudge is so easy to make, and you can easily serve a variety of flavors. Supplies: 1 package of chocolate chips (any flavor) 1 can sweetened condensed milk 3 TBSP butter 1 tsp vanilla Melt chocolate chips, butter and sweetened condensed milk in the microwave. …
Christmas
Peppermint Bark
Peppermint bark is a family favorite and so easy to make! You’ll need: 1 package white chocolate 1 package candy canes Waxed paper Directions: Melt the white chocolate slowly in a double boiler or in the microwave, taking care not to scorch it. Grind candy …
Gift Wrapping Made Easy
Gift wrapping is so much easier if you can dedicate a small space as a permanent gift wrapping station. I like to keep gift wrapping supplies in an empty dresser drawer in our guest room. The drawer corrals supplies and the top of the dresser …
Four Simple & Priceless Ornaments
These ornaments are so simple they do not need much in the way of instructions. The results are priceless reminders of our children’s handiwork over the years. A pipe cleaner, some cardstock, an ink pad, ribbon, and a pen is all it takes to create …
Christmas in July
In time past many of us would laugh off the thought of thinking ahead to Christmas in July. In July it is easy to be proud procrastinators. Today’s economy has changed that privilege for many families. Nowadays everything we can do in advance serves not …
The Days After Christmas
Last week, my parents left to go back home after spending the holidays with us. I have been busy back at work and getting the house in order after having a house full of people. Funny, when the house is full it is noisy and …
Cultural Traditions during the Holidays
It was the week before Christmas when I received a call from my parents who were in Florida visiting family. My mother said she was on her way back to Georgia and was bringing a pig for Christmas Eve. Knowing that it is customary in …
Cheryl’s Christmas Salad
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Salad Dressing: 6 Tbsps olive oil 2 Tbsps white vinegar 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsps apple juice concentrate Salad: 1 avocado, chopped 1 stick celery, washed and chopped small 6 cups torn spinach leaves or 1 bag (10 …
Our Family’s Christmas Traditions
The Christmas season traditionally begins for our family on Thanksgiving morning with a wonderful concoction known as wassail. Our particular recipe consists of grapefruit, grape, orange, lemon and pineapple juice, tea, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. We drink it the entire season until we consume the …
The Star of Bethlehem
Was the Star of Bethlehem a real astronomical event? A myth created by the early church? Explore the history and science for yourself. These two video clips are worth taking a few moments to watch and be amazed!