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Holiday Articles:
Saving
Christmas
Remember the old Claymation stories where Christmas is going to be canceled
because of a huge snowstorm or because Santa is fed up with people not
believing in him? If not this year, then one soon, we face a future without
Christmas. It's become politically incorrect to use the word. Stores are
taking it from their displays and mail order companies from their catalogs.
Ten Tips for a More Blessed and Less Stressed Christmas
Does your Christmas spirit get lost in the whirlwind of holiday activity? Like
the Grinch, we all must face the fact that Christmas is coming whether we're
ready for it or not, so let's learn some strategies for not only surviving the
holidays, but for going from stressed to blessed.
Conquering Christmas Chaos
The winter holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year.
There’s so much to do inside the house and the commitments outside of the
house seem to double.
10
Great Holiday Decorating Ideas…On a Budget!
Here are the 10 best budget decorating ideas for Holiday decorating! Always
remember the most important reason we celebrate, and the reason we take the
time to make our homes warm and inviting…our loved ones!
Avoiding
the Holiday Seven
(Tips To Prevent Gaining Weight During The Holidays)
This holiday season don' t be trendy...
avoid the Seasonal Seven (the average weight most Americans gain between
Thanksgiving and New Year's). That' s one trend you don't want to
participate in!
Help!
I Can't Afford Christmas!
The less money you have to spend on
Christmas the earlier you have to get started. Bargains go quickly as
we all know.
Holiday
Toy Safety Tips
When it comes to purchasing toys and games for the Holiday season, well
meaning parents and relatives go crazy when it comes to buying “cute” or
“hot” items for their kids. With all of the excitement surrounding the
holidays, many disregard basic safety guidelines in age appropriate gifts
for infants and toddlers.
Quality
not Quantity - A Toy Buying Guide
Retailers have provided parents with a wide variety of choices available
when it comes to purchasing toys for our children. It can often be confusing
to know which toys parents should buy. Good toys should meet several
criteria.
Making
Holidays Meaningful for Children
For many children the holidays mean just one thing: getting more stuff. As
parents, we want to change this perspective, but when we try to modify our
habits, we find ourselves controlled by unconscious gift giving rules.
Holiday
Time Savers
It's that time of year again: the holidays are upon us. We all know it
happens the same time every year, but we almost let it sneak up on us year
after year. It doesn't have to be that way if you think about a few ways to
change the holiday hustles.
Nervous
About the Holidays
Periodically, in chatting with other mom
friends, I'll ask that silly question, "Soooo, ready for the
holidays?" One mother I know actually is. She's got her shopping and
wrapping completed. Not me. Or most of the other mothers I know.
Terrific
Decorating Ideas:
How
to Grow Christmas Cactuses
Rooted and growing cuttings of these make
wonderful gifts
to friends and family. Put them in a pretty pot and attach a bow and
card then they're ready to give!
Easy
Apple Centerpiece
Someone recently shared with me a great, easy idea for making a table
centerpiece. All you need to get started is several pounds of Red Delicious
apples.
Christmas Festive Foods:
Holidays
Buffet Style
Buffet service fits perfectly into the
relaxed, informal pattern of busy lives. If you have limited dining space,
or if you are a do-it-yourself hostess, buffet service permits you to
entertain with more ease than any other type of service, and just as
graciously and pleasantly.
Grilling
a Turkey
Grilling a turkey makes good sense for
busy cooks, especially if you’re dealing with a small space kitchen. With
the turkey cooking merrily away on the grill, the oven is free for other
chores such as cooking large pans of dressing, side dishes or even home
baked pies.
How
to Make Great Gravy
The art of gravy making can be a
challenge to those who only prepare the robust sauce on special holiday
occasions, but in fact, making great gravy isn't difficult.
Holiday
Stuffing Recipes
The following recipes can be used to stuff any poultry you may be serving
for the holidays, or you can bake them for 30-45 minutes in a casserole
dish. I would be sure to add a little extra moisture to each one if you do
this since it won't have the juices from the poultry.
Crazy
for Cranberries
Long before the Pilgrims arrived in to
America in 1620, native Americans were mixing mashed cranberries with deer
meat to make pemmican -- a convenience food that kept for long periods of
time. Cranberries were also used for medicinal purposes and their juice was
a natural dye for rugs, blankets and clothing.
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