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Gift Wrapping Made a Little Easier

Every time I need to wrap a gift, someone has wandered off with the tape, and the scissors. As soon as I round those up I’m able to sit down and wrap gifts. Wrapping gifts is not my favorite thing to do. I know some people go all out, their packages are almost too beautiful to open. The time and creative energy that goes into all those beautiful presents under the tree, well, let’s just say that gene skipped me. My packages are wrapped unevenly, sometimes the paper is ripped and there is lots of tape. I don’t know why … Continue reading →

Fun Christmas Competitions Among Friends

What’s a little competition amongst friends? If you can maintain some perspective, a little friendly rivalry during the holiday season can be fun. This is especially true if you are hosting a Christmas party.  Playing games and setting up a few holiday-themed contests allow you to keep spirits high.  Your guests will surely leave your home smiling after participating in the following festive activities: Scavenger Hunt:  Use a bunch of holiday items, such as tree ornaments, stuffed snowmen, and jarred holiday spices as the objects your guests have to hunt for in and around your home. Santa Scamper:  Players race … Continue reading →

So Much Trash

I cannot even begin to imagine the amount of trash that is generated on Christmas day. As a rule we are pretty good about reducing, reusing and recycling but Christmas comes and all our good intentions fly right out the window. Every Christmas I try to reduce the amount of trash, not only to save the planet but to save money and the amount of time it takes me to clean up after such a crazy day. I always save gift boxes from year to year, I never buy gift tags, there is always plenty of paper around the house … Continue reading →

Getting Artwork for Pennies

Did you know that your local thrift store can supply you with high quality art? Yes, I know what you are thinking, all of those paint by number paintings or water damaged prints are not your idea of good art. But that isn’t what I am talking about at all. Here is how to get some real treasures at your local thrift store. First of all, go right past the art section without passing go. Okay, you can peak at it if you like, but you will probably be disappointed. Instead, go to the book area. Pull out any books … Continue reading →

Kids’ Entertainers Celebrate the Real Meaning of Christmas

It’s an increasingly rare joy nowadays to find popular-culture entertainers making a children’s video that really celebrates the meaning of Christmas—showing great reverence for the religious aspect while still including plenty of silly fun. The Wiggles are a four-man singing group from Australia who are familiar to many young children from TV, videos and concert tours. A few of their early songs were rather repetitive for adult ears (that’s why kids love them), but I myself truly enjoy many of their songs. (Much easier on the ears than Barney, in my opinion.) The Christmas videos “Santa’s Rockin” and “Yule Be … Continue reading →