Category Archives: Holidays

Simplicity

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Sunny

My senior year in high school we read Thoreau’s Walden and along with the rest of the class, I rolled my eyes.  This small volume published in 1854 by New England philospher and Transendentalist Henry David Thoreau recounts a couple … Continue reading →

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Living Life at 50% off

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Heidi

I was recently introduced to the mass coupon craze that is spreading across the nation, and have used it to its fullest advantage.  Perhaps you have heard of some of the companies who promote it: Groupon, LivingSocial, and others. I … Continue reading →

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Life More Organized–New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Cheri

The Epiphany A few weeks ago, our area of Minnesota was hit with a huge snowstorm.  In just 24 hours, we received about 20 inches of snow.  Add that on top of the 10 inches we already had, plus all … Continue reading →

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Ringing in the New Year

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Janae

I love New Years Eve. I always have. I love all the fun, the laughter, the games, and the late night with the family. But, I have to give the credit to my Mom for making this holiday so magical … Continue reading →

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A Year to Remember

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Heidi

We began a tradition on New Year’s Day of filling out a questionaire that can be reviewed every year.  Each person in the family fills out a questionaire with any question you find appropriate that encapsulates the last year.  Some … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Ham…and then some

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Kerri

Delicious Recipes that use leftover ham Continue reading →

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Free “Do-it-yourself” Bingo Generator Program

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Sunny
Do it yourself Bingo Generator by 5realmoms.com

Bingo has become a favorite game for us at our New Year’s Eve parties. My computer whiz husband wrote a program that lets you enter in what you want on the cards, and it generates as many cards as you … Continue reading →

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Giving Before Getting — Even on Christmas Morning

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Heidi

We have in our town a generous Christmas event, a Christmas morning breakfast for the homeless and poor on the island.  Santa Claus comes and delivers gifts to all the children. We have made it a tradition to first go … Continue reading →

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Christmas Yarn Ball

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Heidi

This is a tradition in my husband’s family. We did it with a group of friends last Christmas Eve and it was really fun. What you need is: Plenty of small toys, like toy soldiers, rubber ducks, small cars, whoopee … Continue reading →

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The German Pickle Ornament

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Janae

It’s Christmas Eve. Undoubtedly, you and your family are carefully planning and carrying out your own family traditions. I’d like to share with you one of ours. Years ago, as my husband and I roamed the stores of the Epcot … Continue reading →

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