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Pecan Marshmallow LogFor center: Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in pan on low heat. Add 21 large marshmallows and stir until melted. Add vanilla and 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Beat in enough confectioners sugar to make mixture of kneading consistency.
Christmas BreakfastThis is as much of a menu as it is a recipe. We call it Christmas breakfast. Its a fun twist on the same ole foods we have for breakfast through out the year.
Email Christmas Newsletters Instead Of CardsI drafted my annual family Christmas newsletter as always, but instead of printing it out, I decided to make it a Christmas e-newsletter. I explained, in the interest of reducing my carbon footprint, I am sending my Christmas greetings and photos via email.
Playing Santa ClausTo avoid all the clutter of the boxes that the Christmas toys came in, we took every toy out of the box, put a note from Santa to the child on the toy and placed it under the tree as if Santa had played with the toy and left it for each individual child.
Use Ziplock Bags To Organize Stocking StuffersTo make sure that the stockings are going to be equally full, I place each person's items in a gallon Ziploc bag, which is just the right size for our stockings.
Robin's Christmas TraditionThis year, on November 2nd, my father passed away. Needless to say, I miss my dad. It's Christmas time and he's not here, but I am grateful for all the Christmases I got to have with him.
Give the New Jammies the Night BeforeFor a fun Christmas tradition, we buy new Christmas jammies for the family with matching slipper socks. I put them all into a big gift box to be opened Christmas Eve. Then we take Christmas pics around the tree in our pretty and colorful new jammies.
Gift Idea: A Year of RecipesEach month, I am going to choose one of our favorite recipes in each of several categories, print them out along with a picture of the dish as I make it; then tuck them into the pockets of a bound recipe book I found at our local dollar store.
"Blown Away by the Holidays" Gift CanStart with an ordinary tin can to create this fun candy or gift tote. It's easy enough for grade school kids to make. Or use as place cards on the party table.
Medicine Bottle CarolersRecycled medicine bottles for carolers. I took 3 medicine bottles and turned them upside down. I painted the wooden balls a flesh color, let dry then painted faces with black paint.
Cookie Tins for Quick Gift WrapGot some cute cookie tins? Looking for a shortcut to some gift wrapping? I always seem to be running behind and find myself furiously cutting and taping wrapping on Christmas Eve!
Christmas Lights in a JarOne delightful decoration for the holidays is to stuff an inexpensive strand of lights into a clear vase or jar, and simply plug in the lights. Tie the jar with a bright ribbon.
Make Your Own Christmas Ornament HooksHate those flimsy Christmas ornament hooks? A few years ago I decide to make my own. I went to a craft store and bought some the wire used for floral arrangements. It comes in several thicknesses, so you can choose the one(s) you want.
Overwhelmed? Send New Years CardsIf you are just overwhelmed this Xmas and can't get to your cards- You have the eccentric option of sending cards in January as Happy New Year cards!
Christmas SlantasCut wood at an angle. Paint with red acrylic paint, leaving the face part natural. Use fabric glue for the beard, red felt nose, and google eyes.
Reuse Family Holiday Gift Box Year After YearA great holiday tip that became a tradition. Make a family box, box with separate lid, wrapped separate, for easy opening, fill with movies, games, new ornament, books, anything your family will share. It's great for video games.
Snow Theme Lighted Glass BlockWash and dry outside of glass block. When block is clean and dry, use a strip of masking tape to cover the plastic "plug", Place plug in hole of glass block.
Keep Wrapping Supplies in a BasketThis year when I wrapped presents, I found a small basket big enough to hold tape, scissors, markers, gift tags and curling ribbon. I set the basket by my side and when I had used an item I put it right back in the basket.
Used Books Make Great GiftsBirthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day, etc. All of our charity thrift shops sell used books, for children and adults, usually priced at $.50 for paperbacks and $1.00 for hardcovers. Our library does, too
Christmas: Shepard CatHere is a picture of our cat (his name is Desmond Morton) in the middle, dressed like a shepherd with my sheep.
Shop the Day After ChristmasThe day after Christmas is the best shopping day of year. I buy wrapping paper in solid colors, stars, plaids, anything that is not a Christmas Pattern and I get it for 50 to 70% off. This way I have wrapping paper all year long.
