Tag Archives: Christmas

Away in a Manger

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

Even though Christmas is technically over, I wanted to share with you one of my Christmas knitting projects and did not want to wait until next year.  I found this amazing free pattern for an ornament that depicts the nativity … Continue reading →

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Snowflake Cupcakes

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

I just finished making 50 cupcakes for our American Heritage Girls Christmas party.  The theme was Winter Wonderland.  The Explorer who planned the event for her Lewis and Clark Award wanted everything decorated blue with snowflakes.  I was happy to … Continue reading →

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Homemade Clay Ornaments

Posted on December 21, 2016 by

I was super excited to have my nieces spend a week with me over Christmas break.  Together we made home-made ornaments for the tree. The week before they arrived I made a batch of Air Dry Clay (see the recipe … Continue reading →

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DIY Crayon Ornaments

Posted on December 9, 2016 by

Every year the kids make a new ornament for their tree.  Every year we make something different.  This year we made crayon ornaments.

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12 Days of AHG Christmas

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

Earlier this fall, while riding to our troop’s National Day of Service Event, with a van full of PiPa’s, they started singing Christmas Carols.  Why they chose to sing them in September, I am not sure. Long story short, after … Continue reading →

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Peppermint Fudge

Posted on November 30, 2016 by

Thanksgiving is behind us and now it is time to start on the holiday baking.  Each year I love to make cookies and candies to share with neighbors, friends and co-workers.  In addition to the traditional fudge, I also make … Continue reading →

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A Knitter’s Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2015 by

I found this cute little poem here and wanted to share it with you.   A Knitter’s Christmas Twas the night before Christmas and, oh, I was weary, My knitting unfinished, my eyes getting bleary The stockings weren’t finished, the … Continue reading →

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