me • hobbies & me time • recipes • food
A few weeks before Christmas, Toffee Crackers were all the buzz with my friends and also on Pinterest. Having never tried them before, I decided to give a recipe from Allrecipes.com a try. It was very good but I think the temperature and cooking time are a bit too high/long. Then, I found this recipe from A Southern Grace. Her temp was not as high but her baking time was a bit longer. Hmmm.
Then, I decided to …
Christmas Peace: We Wish You a Merry Christmas!relationships • me • relationships • lifestyle
So today is the big day! First of all, let me begin with Merry Christmas! Sadly, it might end up being one of the last ones you hear for this holiday season. After days of bargain hunting, fighting the holiday traffic, putting up Christmas decorations, squeezing yourself through the tight…
Holiday Gifts: Last Minute Gift Ideas for Family and Friendsme • arts & entertainment • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift that you can whip together for neighbors or friends, these ideas might be the ticket for you!
Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
First up is a Caroling Kit. Start with a copy of all of your favorite Christmas …
Kids Activities: Chocolate Gifts for the Neighborsmy world • raising giving children
Chocolate. Christmas. Community. Children. All of these things are what I love about the holiday season. So, what could be more perfect than combining all four—kids activities, including homemade gift ideas for the neighbors made of chocolate?
Last night, my kids and I were in an edible arts and crafts…
Holiday Traditions: Writing Poems for Christmas Giftsmom • family fun & traditions • family fun • family fun-traditions
What do you do when the kids start growing up and the magic is beginning to fade on Christmas morning? Tired of the same old routine? Get up, experience a wild fury of paper and presents, then it’s done! What can you do? Add present poems!
This is a fantastic…
Holiday Music: Madrigal Singers Help People Get Into the Holiday Spiritme • arts & entertainment • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
Nothing helps bring the Christmas spirit like festive music. Each year at Boise High School, the Madrigal and A Capella choirs create a renaissance-era dinner in the old Boise High gymnasium with beautiful music and delicious food.
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It is always held during the first week of December when there
Family Activities: Untraditional Ways to Celebrate the Holidaysmom • family fun & traditions • family fun • family fun-traditions
…The holidays, as wonderful as they are, can also be a time of stress, even heartache and difficulty. While they are good occasions to give thanks for what we have, remember the birth of Jesus with Christmas or celebrate family and culture with Kwanzaa, and make pledges at the new
Holiday Crafts: Chex Mix Candy Recipe and Giftmom • crafts • food • sweet treats
With Christmas just around the corner, I have the perfect little gift idea for you! This simple craft/recipe is so easy to make as neighbor gifts… or for your friends and teachers. Everyone will love this gift! The fun thing about these take-out boxes is that they come in all
Sweets: Giving Out Candy Canes as a Reward for Kindnessmy world • raising giving children • family fun • family fun-traditions
What are the holidays without sweets? And what is Christmas without giving? One of the family traditions we’ve found most memorable, not to mention fun, this time of year is passing out sweet treats… throughout December to thank people for their kindness.
How to Make Reindeer Candy Canes
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me • hobbies & me time • lifestyle • health-wellness
It amazes me how the pace of things gets turned up at this time of the year. It’s almost like an old record player that someone changed the speed from medium to the highest speed possible and our lives are suddenly spinning out of control. I want to encourage you…
Double the amount you prepare for dinner tonight and take half of it to a lonely neighbor.
Date: Wed., February 29
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: 365 Manners Kids Should Know
