my world • raising giving children
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 20th, 2011 | No Comments »
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 mode. We got out our supplies and tripled the recipe, leaving us with enough left over to share with three families in our neighborhood as holiday gifts.…
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my world • raising giving children
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 8th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I have been busy on Pinterest lately, pinning all my favorite holiday desserts and neighbor gift ideas to a board I created called “Holiday Yummies….” I have found cute hot chocolate stirring spoons, creative cookies, fun fudge, and more.
As I was looking through my board, I questioned
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arts & entertainment
by Holly Hanks on December 17th, 2010 | 13 Comments »
If there is any one thing I could pin down as my absolute favorite thing about cold weather (which frankly I don’t actually like at all – not even a little) it would have to be my love of hot chocolate. I actually drink it year round, but there is…
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mom • crafts
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on October 26th, 2009 | No Comments »
Check out these great Halloween boo-ing ideas from fellow blogger and friend, Cindy Hopper from Skip to My Lou…. She shares how it’s not to late to Mom It Forward Halloween style to your neighbors, family, and friends! What’s more is this is a perfect family activity! In her
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Thanksgiving Neighbor Gifts: Pastries Are a Delicious Way to Show Gratitude
