Month December 2009

Believing is Seeing

My son is now 9.  For the last few weeks he has been coming home with stories…. “Joshua says there’s no Santa Claus.  He says it’s his mom and dad.  He even found his gifts last year…. before Christmas!” “But…

Make it Do Gift Idea: Embellishing Gloves

Here’s perfect gift idea for the kids in your life.  They’re even great for grownups, too.  These gloves can be purchased just about anywhere… the grocery store, Walmart, Target, even at JoAnns.  And they usually cost around $1. I try…

Crystal Snowflakes

I think I must have snowflakes on the brain.  It’s finally snowing here, which makes it feel like Christmas.  I love the snow!  I love playing in it and I love being cozy in my house when it’s snowing outside. …

A Step Back in Time

This past weekend our family visited A Step Back in Time Nativity in Alpine, Utah.  Amid the hustle and bustle of the season, we always look forward to this tradition.  We had to bundle up and brave the bitter cold…

Orange Glazed Poppy Seed Bread

Here’s a quick and easy gift idea for neighbors or co-workers.  It’s Orange Glazed Poppy Seed Bread.  I received this bread as a gift from a co-worker about 10 years ago… and looooved it.  I think I actually begged for…

A Highly Effective Elf

Last Christmas our family received a wonderful gift from a friend. It was called The Elf on the Shelf.  And it was an instant sensation at our home.  After a short debate, the little red elf who came in the…

How to Make Hand Cut Snowflakes

When my parents-in-law were newly married and both in school, they faced decorating their Christmas tree with no money to buy ornaments. The solution came from what they, as young students had in abundance… white typewriter paper.  They folded and…