Category Archives: Gift Ideas

Simple, Homemade, and Inexpensive Gifts for Kids

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Janae

The Holiday Season is full of so many wonderful memories for me. The fudge, the hot chocolate, the Christmas movies, the music, and on and on. But, some of my fondest memories were made in our laundry room at the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Bells Are Ringing . . .

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Sunny

Something we’ve added to our Christmas parties that has been a big hit is playing handbells.  My mother-in-law started doing this years ago, and we loved it. We wished for our own set, but they were too expensive.  Then I … Continue reading →

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Simple Homemade Lightbulb Ornaments

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Janae

Following the tradition my parents started for us, I try to get my kids a new ornament each year.  Something personal and special.  But, after hours and hours of walking through aisles of gorgeous ornaments at stores, I’ve often come … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cards that Save Children

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Heidi

Wow, I just came across an inspiring organization that’s doing a lot of good.  Enable-USA helps children who are coerced to be fighters in the drug wars in Colombia to leave their militia units and rehabilitate.  One thing the children do as part of … Continue reading →

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The Great Christmas Exchange

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Janae

Each year as the Christmas season approaches, I have mixed feelings. On one side, I absolutely love Christmas. I love giving gifts. I love helping my kids find and make gifts for each other. I also love hosting a Christmas … Continue reading →

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How to make a lei (flower necklace)

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Heidi

A lei in definition is a garland or a wreath that is meant to be worn.  Lei is usually given for events such as concerts, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, or for speakers at events.  Traditionally it is a symbol of aloha. … Continue reading →

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