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Category Archives: Holidays
Simple Homemade Lightbulb Ornaments
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
Christmas Cards that Save Children
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
Posted in Birthdays, Christmas, Gift Ideas
Tagged aid, cards, Christmas cards, Christmas gifts, gifts, service
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Christmas Chain of Charity
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
Posted in All Writers, Christmas, Crafts, Heidi
Tagged christmas, Christmas decorations, Christmas service
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Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
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
Dear Santa,
I am sure mine is not the only household at the moment to be occupied by little elves who are frantically deciding what to put on their lists to Santa. These letters will be sent up the chimney in due … Continue reading
Car Trips w/ Kids
Family road trips aren’t what they used to be. Do your parents remind you how fun it was to lay out the blankets and put the pillows in the back of the stationwagon where you would lazily watch the countryside … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, All Writers, Budgeting, Challenges, Children, Family, Fun, Holidays, Learning, Outdoor Activities, Relationships, Summer Fun, Sunny
Tagged car trips, children, family, kids, learning, money, music, teenagers, thanksgiving, wifi
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I’m thankful… (the Thankful Tree)
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! For a few years now we have had a “Thankful Tree” to decorate our table on Thanksgiving Day. It reminds us of all the things we are grateful for. Here’s how it’s done: 1. On the … Continue reading
Day After Thanksgiving Casserole
As mentioned last week in my post for Thanksgiving Stuffing, before you slave over your Thanksgiving feast, enjoy it, sleep for a few hours, and then put it all away, here’s an idea. In a large casserole dish, spread some … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, Recipes, Thanksgiving
Tagged casserole, dinner, leftovers, meal, recipe, stuffing, thanksgiving, turkey
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Blessings Overflowing
Looking for another way to count your many blessings this Thanksgiving? Gather the family. Even the young kids love sharing what they’re thankful for with this activity. You will need an empty cup a bowl of water a spoon or … Continue reading
‘Thankful For You’ Notes
Stresses in our lives come regardless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important— And what is most important almost always … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Holidays, Kerri, Thanksgiving, The Moms
Tagged Thank you notes, Thankful for you, thanksgiving
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