Tag Archives: holiday

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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Corn Casserole

Posted on December 7, 2016 by

The holiday season is a time for casseroles.  One of my family’s favorite is corn casserole.

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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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Kick off of holiday shopping season

Posted on November 25, 2016 by

Now that we have all eaten more turkey and pumpkin pie than we care to admit, it is time to begin preparing for Christmas.  Do you enjoy fighting the crowds on Black Friday for the best deals?  Do you like … Continue reading →

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