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Christmas Traditions: Making OrnamentsWhen I was a kid, I always wanted a themed Christmas tree like you see in stores or in the movies. We had the kind of tree with mismatched ornaments that had been handed down or picked up secondhand. No one can really afford to have all their ornaments match, right?
Christmas PunchHeat cranberry juice, red hots and 1 cup water until candy is dissolved. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Serve hot or cold.
CD Christmas ElfIn order to make the picture of this craft work, without an intense reflection, I have covered the CD with invisible tape. Your actual project will allow the shine of the CD to show and reflect holiday lights.
Homemade Gift Bath ScrubbyI buy dollar store soaps in holiday scents, like peppermint or even gingerbread scent. From thrift stores or again the dollar store or any outlet, buy cheap children mittens.
Five $5 GiftsI find it challenging to give all the gifts I'd like to without exploding my budget. For many friends and their children, I have a $5 budget. I feel like this can work when 1: the gift is thoughtful and original and 2: the gift is well wrapped and comes off looking more expensive.
Lifesavers Gift PacksMy sister-in-law and I both have kids in college this year and decided to pare down a little by purchasing consumable gifts for $15 or less. These Lifesavers Gift Packs are what I am planning to give everyone on that list.
Candy Decorated Christmas TreesTry these as an alternative to making an entire gingerbread house. My school's PTA had this as one of the crafts this weekend and it was a big hit with all the kids.
Decorating for Christmas on a Budget?I am trying to decorate my house for Christmas for my mom as a surprise but I'm on a budget. Could you help with some ideas!
How to Make a Primitive Wreath?I bought a wire wreath to make my mother a primitive wreath. We saw one in a store where you cut strips of cloth and knot it around the rings of the wreath.
Making Christmas Tree from Old Phone Book?Does anyone remember making Christmas trees out of old telephone books?
