Holiday's Buffet Style Buffet service fits perfectly into the relaxed, informal pattern of busy lives. If you have limited dining space, or if you are a do-it-yourself hostess, buffet service permits you to entertain with more ease than any other type of service, and just as graciously and pleasantly. Your buffet table may be set against a [...]
Christmas at the North PoleImagine your home all decorated and ready for Christmas. In the front yard soft Christmas music is playing from a hidden source. A red and white striped pole in the front yard with a darling sign on it that reads “Welcome to the North Pole†stirs excitement in young hearts. Well [...]
HolidayIce BreakerParty Quiz 'How good is your memory' If your party is held anytime between December 1st and December 25th, this quiz is a great way to get your guests to talk, remember, giggle and explain the answers to those guests that are much younger. Directions: Type these questions on a sheet (or cut/paste right to your computer) [...]
Bridal Tree Ornament Collection Create a priceless gift of ornaments to grace your newly-married daughter or son's firstChristmas tree! This is a simple and easy gift that will become a lifetime treasure!A German tradition dictates that a newlywed couple'sfirst Christmas tree should be decorated with 12 symbolsto ensure a happy and long-lasting marriage. Angel(God's guidance)Bird(joy and peace)Fish(Christ's blessings)Flower [...]
Baby's Tree Ornament Collection Create a priceless gift of ornaments to grace your child, grandchild or Godchild'sChristmas Tree. This is a simple and easy gift that will become a lifetime treasure!There is an old German tradition over the last centurythat if a Christmas Tree is decoratedwith these 12 significant ornaments,happiness will abound throughout the holidays: Angel(God's guidance)Bird(joy and [...]
Clever and FrugalHoliday TraditionsTo Start This Year…. ~*~ Christmas Story Time~*~Read a favorite Christmas story,such as the 'Night Before Christmas'together as a family before going to bed on Christmas Eve ~*~ ~*~Ornament Keepsake~*~Give each family member an ornament every yearand sign/date it or place a label where it can't be seen to sign/date it.Your memory will live on [...]
Clever and FrugalGift and Basket Wrapping Ideas… ~~ ** ~~ ** ~~B A S K E T S~~ ** ~~ ** ~~ Frugal Clear WrapInstead of buying expensive shrink wrap or clear cellophane paper fromcraft stores, purchase the cheapest shrink film window insulating kit youcan find at a hardware store.Purchase the patio door sized kit...it's really big [...]
Clever and FrugalHoliday Party GatheringsTo Help Each Other… ~*~ ~*~ ~*~Tree Trimming PartyEach guests is asked to bring potluck and the hostess provides the dessert and tree.Prior to the guests arriving, put the tree on a stand and add the lights.Place all the decorations out for guests.When dinner is finished, turn up the Christmas Musicand encourage [...]
Holiday Get-in-the-MoodDecorating Tips… ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~Fill your car with Christmas scent ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ Call a childhood friend whom you haven't talked to in a long while ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ Take out an old photo album and look through it with your family ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~Wear red to bed ~*~ [...]
GIFT TAG "Sayings"to go with Clever andFrugal Gift Ideas… "Here's a 'Squeeze' and a 'Kiss' with Christmas Cheer,to remind you you are loved all through the year"Gift: Bottle of "squeeze-it" juice and aHershey kiss on the tag ~~*~~*~~ "Have a "COOL YULE"Gift: ice cream and topping. ~~*~~*~~ "Nibble, nibble like a mouse.We hope you'll nibble at this house! Merry [...]