Out with the Old in a Big Way The New Year's Eve Effigy PartyBy Cheri Sicard http://www.fabulousfoods.com/ Looking for a unique idea for your next New Year's Party? Here's an activity that makes for a memorable and meaningful experience and also gives your guests the chance to let their creativity shine. The effigy party has been [...]
I’ve Reformed!I’m forgetting those practical jokes…and going to surprise my family with some loving fun! It’s time I atoned for my past April 1st sins over the last thirty years and that’s too bad, I had a lot of fun playing practical jokes on my husband and two daughters. I decided to think of some [...]
Valentines Day Links Cut these Valentines out and give them away... http://www.chartjungle.com/valentinehearts.html Valentine recipes for sweet treats -- some are sugar free! http://fabulousfoods.com/holidays/vday/vday.html Main Street Moms http://www.mainstreetmom.com/dir/val.htm A romantic meal doesn't have to be [...]
The Stories Behind the Tradition by Mia Cronan http://mainstreetmom.com/ Historically speaking, it is probable that there were two Valentines that lived many years ago, both martyred around 270 A.D. Oftentimes, during that time period, bishops died at the hands of persecutors because they could not easily hide, like other Christians of that time could. Sometimes they [...]
Valentine Ideas for Teacher's Gifts What does your child do for their teacher on Valentine's Day? Besides Valentine cards, candy, flowers and cookies, have you run out of original ideas? Check out how creative our readers are… lots of wonderful ideas, including kid-involved projects that are made with love! Including gifts from the whole class. Lots of fun [...]
Awesome Double Chocolate Valentine's Brownies This decadent and easy brownie recipe will delight Valentine sweethearts of all shapes and sizes 1 1/4 cups unsifted flour 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup cold margarine or butter 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle® Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk) 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 (8- ounce) milk chocolate [...]
Valentines Day Treat Holder Submitted by: Robin Barnett This treat holder is inexpensive and easy to make... Use two plastic bowls - punch a hole on two sides of each bowl edge. Place your treats inside one bowl and place the other bowl on top upside down. [...]
Valentines Party by Terri Sutton Knock, Knock Who's there? Olive. Olive who? Olive you! Here is a Valentine party I really hope you will enjoy! There are lots of ideas to pick from. Imagine this party through the eyes of a child. They will be looking forward to this party [...]