Holidays

Lighting the Kinara for Kwanzaa

by Marie December 21, 2009

Guest Post by Renee of Cutie Booty Cakes The first time I was introduced to Kwanzaa I was in high school and watched an African dance troupe perform and symbolically light the seven candles on the kinara – 3 red for the struggle, 3 green for hope and the future, and the black candle in [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Nativities

by Marie December 19, 2009

Christmas is a time for giving, decorating, baking, and celebrating. For many, Christmas is a time to reflect on the birth of Jesus. Here’s a few activities and crafts I’ve gathered from around the web that are showcasing the Nativity and Jesus’s birth. Nativity Play Download by Make and Takes Christ-Centered Traditions by The Mother [...]

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Christmas Pancakes: Santa and Rudolph

by Heather December 17, 2009

Whenever Saturday morning rolls around, I always have an urge to slow down, watch cartoons and eat a sweet breakfast of pancakes, waffles, or french toast! I have fond memories of Saturday morning pancakes, (my parents made pancakes for us in the shape of our initials, or Mickey mouse), and I want to make sure [...]

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Decorate with Festive Gumdrop Trees

by Marie December 14, 2009

We’re decorating our house for Christmas with these fun candy gumdrop cones. They’re a perfect festive craft for the Holidays. You just need a few candy gumdrops, toothpicks, and a styrofoam cone or ball. But try not to eat too many candies as you craft, save some for the tree! Supplies for Gumdrop Trees: styrofoam [...]

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Holiday Goodies Filling Our Tummies

by Marie December 12, 2009

We’ve been busy in the kitchen making some yummy Holiday treats. Here’s a few of the delicious goodies filling our tummies, making for a true Holiday season! Christmas Sweet Bread Wreath – fun for the kids to decorate ~~~~ Frozen Cookie Logs – great for neighbor gifts ~~~~ Pamela’s Toffee – THE best ever! ~~~~ [...]

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Sufganiyot: Israeli Jelly Filled Donuts

by Marie December 9, 2009

Guest Post by Ciaran from Momfluential Latkes (aka potato pancakes) may be the first food that comes to mind when people say Hanukkah, but these are not the only Hanukkah delicacy out there. The tradition is to eat foods fried in oil and these can be savory or sweet, as long as they are fried. [...]

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Simple Holiday Potpourri

by Little Birdies December 8, 2009

Here is a simple (and inexpensive) gift that is sure to warm the homes of anyone that is lucky enough to receive it. Just take the ingredients above and add a few more items and you have yourself sweet smelling holiday potpourri. First, gather up the following: One large apple One large orange One large [...]

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Crafts to Celebrate Chanukah

by Marie December 6, 2009

Chanukah (or Hanukkah) is coming up this week, starting at sundown on December 11th. To help celebrate this special Jewish Holiday, I’m featuring some fun and fabulous crafts from Sara of Creative Jewish Mom. Have fun learning about and celebrating Chanukah. Popsicle Stick Menorah and Dreidel ~~~~ Chanukah Dreidel Straws ~~~~ Felt Wall Hanging ~~~~ [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Christmas

by Marie December 5, 2009

Here’s a few fun crafts I’ve found to help celebrate Christmas. With only 20 days left until Christmas, you better get crafting! Felted Christmas Trees by Purl Bee (pictured above) Eco Christmas Gift Wrap by Zakka Life Snowmen Ornaments by Simply Handmade Reindeer Cookies for Gifts by Mom it Forward Christmas Storytime by No Time [...]

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