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Simple Craft for Jingle Bells

by Marie

We’ll be jingling bells this week as we celebrate Christmas. These simple bell crafts are perfect for kids to help make and jingle, adding some extra cheer as a-caroling we go!

Supplies for Jingle Bell Craft:

pipe cleaners (aka chenille stems)
small jingle bells, 1/2 inch – 1 inch size bells

Fold pipe cleaner in half.
Thread folded pipe cleaner [...]

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Decorate with Festive Gumdrop Trees

by Marie

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 cone [...]

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Holiday Goodies Filling Our Tummies

by Marie

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

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Frozen Cookie Logs – great for neighbor gifts
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Pamela’s Toffee – THE best ever!
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Chocolate Dipped Candy Canes – Perfect for [...]

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Simple Holiday Potpourri

by Little Birdies

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 lemon
3 cinnamon sticks
6 or 7 [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Christmas

by Marie

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 for Flash Cards
Fun Downloadable Christmas [...]

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Christmas Countdown

by Marie

We’re counting down the days to Christmas. With so many ways to check off the days, here are a few ways you can plan to do it.

Christmas Advent Calendars:

Little Birdie Advent from Skip to my Lou (pictured above)
Sewn Pocket Calendar from Linaloo
Santa’s Beard filled with cotton balls
Christmas Activity Garland from Problem Solvin’ Mom
25 Storybook Surprises, [...]

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Christmas Tree Card Pattern

by Marie

Here is another fun greeting card pattern to Hand-Stitch yourself. I chose the tree pattern to show you, as it is really easy to do. This card can be used for neighbors and friends, gift giving, or even as a decoration in your home.

Supplies: Everything is available at your local craft or fabric store.

Punching Awl
Pattern [...]

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Light It Up

by Marie

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Because it was warm at the beginning of November, our lights have been up for weeks. That doesn’t mean they were on yet. We try to wait until atleast the day after Thanksgiving, so they were lit up last Friday. Unlike some of the people in the surrounding areas that have had them up since [...]

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What is Red and Green All Over?

by Marie

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The answer: Every shopping center I walk in to. The biggest shopping weekend of the year has begun. It almost makes me green all over, ready to puke. I am not one of those shopping patrons that wake up at 3:00 am to get the screaming deals at Target or the Toy store. I value [...]

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