Category Archives: Christmas

Oreo Truffles

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Cheri

This recipe may seem very familiar to many of you.  Or it may be a breakthru for you in the department of deliciousness.  I remember the first time I had one of these bad boys and I just about fell … Continue reading →

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“The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey” Picture Book Recommendation

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Sunny

The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, written by Susan Wojciechowski and illustrated by P.J. Lynch, is one of our favorite Christmas books.  The story is meaningful and embodies the true spirit of Christmas.  It touches both young (not too young, though, … Continue reading →

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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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Really Big Snowflake

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Heidi

My mom suggested these while I was heading up an art class last year.  They are so easy 4 year olds can do them.  The children LOVED this, and were so proud of how beautiful they turned out.  To be … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Spirit of the Season

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Cheri

Do you feel like Christmas gets more and more about Santa and less and less about Christ each year?  To be honest, I know I contribute to this feeling because one of my favorite things about Christmas is GIVING gifts.  … 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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Christmas Chain of Charity

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Heidi

Christmas is a time for giving.  Us adults know that, but sometimes the little ones forget. And sometimes children also forget how many days til Christmas, and have their parents begging for Christmas to come soon just to put an … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Cheri

A few years ago, my friend brought some amazing cinnamon roasted almonds to our Christmas party (see my post for our Easy, Fun, and Cheap Christmas Party).  At first, I didn’t try them because I wasn’t all that interested.  But … Continue reading →

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