Today’s feature for our Christmas countdown series makes me want to learn to sew… I love these Reversible, Reusable, Ruffled Grocery Bags: Photo used with permission; Credit: Sandra, Sawdust and Paper Scraps These were made by Sandra of Sawdust and Paper Scraps…. stop by over there for the tutorial! Our gift idea for today centers […]
Reversible, Reusable, Ruffled Grocery Bags: Day 26 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Crock Pot Stuffing: Day 28 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
With Christmas just a month away (!!), we thought a great crock pot recipe would be ideal, something you can plan to have ready for your Christmas meal with limited time and effort. Erin, of EKat’s Kitchen, brings us her Crock Pot Stuffing, in 5 Reasons You Should Make Crock Pot Stuffing This Year: I […]
Creamy Salsa Dip: Day 30 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Today’s recipe is one of those that you love to have for parties or even at home when you’re in the middle of a busy week and need something quick and easy, Creamy Salsa Dip. Photo used with permission; Jerri, Simply Sweet Home You can get the recipe for this salsa dip here at Simply […]
Peppermint Sticks Recipe: Day 32 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Ever have an over-abundance of candy canes after the Christmas holidays? Well… today’s recipe will give you a delicious solution for that problem, Peppermint Sticks: Photo used with permission; Credit: Michelle, Ms. enplace These come to us today from Michelle at Ms. enplace. Stop by her blog for the peppermint sticks recipe! When I was […]
A Non-Traditional Christmas Family Celebration: Day 34 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
All families that travel long distances for holiday celebrations will appreciate today’s feature. It’s definitely not your traditional celebration, but what a neat idea to celebrate on another day that also holds significance in the Christan faith: Boxing Day. I’d never heard of this day before reading about it on Pattie’s blog, Olla-Podrida. What a […]
Freezer Cranapple Jelly (and a gift crate): Day 36 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We’ve never made jelly before, but after the recipes we’ve had during this series, I’m thinking it’s going on the soon-to-do list! They sound delicious. Today’s is Freezer Cranapple Jelly, from Patti of Pandora’s Box: Photo used with permission; Credit: Patti, Pandora’s Box Take a look at how she made this cranapple jelly and the […]
Gingerbread Cookie Gift Tags and Ornaments: Day 38 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Check out these cute gingerbread gift tags and ornaments! Photo used with permission; Credit: Pattie, Olla-Podrida Photo used with permission; Credit: Pattie, Olla-Podrida Aren’t those lovely?! They come to us from Pattie at Olla-Podrida. Head over to Olla-Podrida for more about these tags and ornaments, including a recipe for Spicy Gingerbread Cookies and Royal Icing […]
Top Features from 2nd Month of Christmas Countdown
November 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Good evening! Can you believe we are already over halfway through the countdown?! It seems crazy how quickly this time of year flies by. I always enjoy seeing what have been the most popular ideas we’ve shared with you. Click here to see what was most popular during the first 30 days, and you can […]
Magical Reindeer Food: Day 42 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Do your children or grandchildren like to make cookies for Santa? Well, what about his reindeer?! I had never heard of Magical Reindeer Food until I saw it on the Lucky 7 Design blog, and I thought what a great idea and fun project to do with children: (Photo used with permission; Credit: Melanie, Lucky […]
The Christmas Crate: Day 44 of The 100-Day Christmas Countdown
November 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Ever wish you had a creative way to display your Christmas treats for the season? Loved this Christmas Crate when I first saw it: Photo used with permission; Credit: Patti; Pandora’s Box Patti at Pandora’s Box made this and says it’s her favorite decoration that she made years ago. Stop by her blog to see […]
Gift Wrap Idea: Day 46 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Chef and I always like things that are different from the status quo. This is sometimes frustrating, like when we got married and the china pattern we liked was discontinued at some point not long after we had decided on the pattern. We figured maybe it was because it was a less popular pattern. […]
