Update Nov 2014 – sorry for the poor photography and short post but this post is from years ago. However it’s still relevant! If you need a recipe, you won’t find it here but if you like ideas you can take and make all your own, this is it! I’d love to say this idea… Read More »
GIVEAWAY: You Can Make This Holiday Gift Pack
December 15, 2009 by 5 Comments
Entry Deadline Extended With the holidays just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to showcase some quick and easy gift ideas you can give to friends, neighbors, co-workers, and oh yes…even your family! You can enter to win eBooks from www.YouCanMakeThis.com and learn some fun new techniques, tips, and ideas not only… Read More »
Getting Kids to Bed (and to Stay in Bed) on Christmas Eve
December 10, 2009 by 2 Comments
Telling your kids that Santa (or La Befana or the Magi or whoever) won’t come unless they are asleep only does a little good because if the children are all excited (and who wouldn’t be?) then settling down for a long winter’s nap is not as easy as it looks. Step One Tire them out.… Read More »
Saving Time and Money During the Holidays
December 3, 2009 by 2 Comments
The holiday season is fast approaching. Are you ready? I don’t claim to be on top of things. I only have a few gifts bought and my house isn’t even clean let alone decorated. However I have learned a few things here and there over the years. Saving Time and Money During the Holidays Don’t… Read More »
Holiday Fun with my Kids
November 27, 2009 by 3 Comments
Twitter Moms asked What are Your 5 Favorite Holiday Activities to do with Your Kids? as part of their Dora Christmas Carol Contest. I love the Winter Holidays the best (even though I’m not a big fan of Winter itself.) We celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Yule (Winter Solstice) so there is lots to do in… Read More »
Early Advent Calendar Online
November 17, 2009 by 1 Comment
Optimal Print from UK has an advent calendar on their website but it’s for the month of November, not December. I just heard about it or I would have told you sooner, but don’t worry, you can access most of the past dates still. Some of the days are coupon codes for buying cards from… Read More »
Release: Puppies for the Holidays are a Very Bad Idea
December 3, 2008 by 3 Comments
The Companion Animal Protection Society Explains Why the Holiday Gift of a Pet is actually no Gift at All (Boston, MA) – A puppy under the tree with a big red bow around its neck seems like the perfect image for many families; but Deborah Howard, President of the Companion Animal Protection Society (The only… Read More »
12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
November 16, 2008 by 2 Comments
Thoughts from the Mrs. is holding 12 days of givewaways at her blog. So run on over there and check them out! Here are the official rules.
12 Days Till Christmas…
December 12, 2007 by 3 Comments
Have you visited the North Pole yet? Wrote your letter to Santa Claus?Are you a Homeschooling parent teaching primary grades? Need some Christmas activites? Do you know if you are on the Naughty or Nice list? Looking for a Christmas Charity to help? Need some Gift or Decoration ideas? Wondering how Merry Christmas is said… Read More »
