Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties are more popular than ever. I think people just like to kick back and get goofy. Here are some of the best Ugly Christmas Sweater Party ideas I've found around the web. Pick your favorites and have fun! 1. The Ugly Christmas Sweater Cake: arrange cupcakes in the shape of a sweater and add plenty of … [Read more...]
White Elephant Gift Exchange Party
Have you ever been to a white elephant party? It's a great way to recycle some of those unwanted gifts from last year. Each person brings "a white elephant gift." If they don't have an unwanted gift to bring they can bring a joke gift. It's a lot more fun than a regular gift exchange! You can do a regular gift exchange this way or play various … [Read more...]
Giving Hugs in Winter
I can't watch the tv coverage of the tragedy in Newton, Connecticut. Being a former teacher, a parent and grandparent, it's just too difficult. I feel like the icy hand of fear has reached in to grip my heart.I keep thinking of winter. Winter is a shared experience, especially when there is a heavy snow. This feels like we got about 3 feet of snow … [Read more...]
Memories of Christmas Cookies Past
I'm happy to join 22 of my fellow bloggers in a Christmas Memories Party. I hope you check out the other participants' posts as well. Have a holly, jolly Christmas! ************************************************************ This time of year I can't help but remember how Mom made Christmas special for us when we were kids. Her memories of … [Read more...]
Skipping Christmas? Many Would Like To Do Just That!
Skipping Christmas???Could you skip Christmas? It's a wish of at least 45% of those surveyed in one poll. The reason? Worries about finances. Their budget doesn't allow much to go towards gifts this year. From the linked article at CNBC:"Eighty-five percent of those in this year’s survey plan to spend the same amount of money or less on gifts this … [Read more...]
Gearing Up for Christmas the Easy Way
Manage Christmas Stress Did you get your house decorated for Christmas right after Thanksgiving? Not me. I like to take things slowly. I think I was born slow! It gives me joy to do it a little bit at a time. I get out our yuletide decor a few things each day, starting on December first. I keep adding to it as the month goes on and I like … [Read more...]
DIY String Pendant Light, Very Cool
This is hoisted from the archives. I'm busy with family get-togethers this weekend and having lots of fun.If you are a fan of the mid-century modern look you might want to try your hand at this globe lamp shade made of string. Designers charge a lot for similar lamps made with more permanent materials.As some commenters said, you can make … [Read more...]