An idea for a Christmas party that will also serve as a global education opportunity for your children is to have an international Christmas party. We invited our international friends and asked them to each bring a traditional food item that is typical to their …
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Holidays & Occasions
Quick & Easy Outside Christmas Decorating
Caramel Apples
Let neighbors and friends know what a blessing they are to you with a decadent caramel apple. Sold in stores for $10 or more, they are quite inexpensive to make–only about $1.50 each. Best of all–no cooking is required! The key to making the apples …
Christmas Eve Table Presents
Teresa Snipes Christmas Eve is always special for my family. We attend a candlelight service at our church. When we return home, we sit down in the dining room to a traditional meal of Mom’s homemade spaghetti. It’s easy to make and I can leave …
Christmas Dishes
Kristie Markham says she changes out her regular dishes during the month of December with Christmas dishes. “We use Christmas dishes all the time instead of just on Christmas Day,” she shares. If you don’t have special Christmas dishes, set the table with white plates and use red and …
A Family Christmas Dinner
Menu: Crock-pot wassail, herb turkey breast, Paula Deen Mashed Potato Bake, broccoli salad, chunky sweet potatoes, frozen cranberry salad, and Chuck’s favorite cheesecake for dessert. Crock-pot Wassail 1 (46 oz) can pineapple juice, 1 (24 oz) bottle apple cider, 1 (6 oz) can frozen orange …
Reader Inspired Christmas Decorating Ideas
* Line the mantel with glass jars half-full of unwrapped peppermint candies and topped with a small votive candle. These candies can be purchased in large bags very inexpensively at Sam’s Club. Or fill the jars with coffee beans (cheap ones!) and candles. ~ Sheri …
Make Now, Bake Later
If you will be needing cookies for parties or homemade gifts, make the cookie dough now and freeze it. When it’s time to bake that’s all you’ll have to do. A few of my favorites include chocolate chip cookie dough along with the following: Snowball …
Ten Tips for an Organized Christmas
1. Christmas Binder Relieves Christmas Binder In 2005 Anita Cramer shared the idea of creating a holiday binder to keep up with all the lists and ideas. Taking her advice, I put together a binder and have been pleased with the organization it has brought …
Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your Christmas
author unknown, from Michelle Moore G – Give your worries to God R – Refuse to focus on what you don’t have I – Include time for rest N – Never forget the reason for the season C – Consider your future H – Hold …