Category Archives: Holidays

Ideas for :Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July – for kids to enjoy.

Reason for the Season – Nativity

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Phyllis

Instead of souvenirs, I decided to start a Nativity Set Collection from places that we’ve visited. Believe me, it is not always easy to find them, but I hunt them down. Some have been given to me as gifts from places I’ve never been. Continue reading →

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Hot Spiced Cider Punch

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Phyllis

On a cold winter evening, serve your guests Hot Spiced Cider Punch as they arrive. The aroma in the room will be so inviting and the punch will be just what is needed for a quick warm-up! Continue reading →

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Christmas Tablescapes – Part 2

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Phyllis

Christmas Tablescapes – Part 2 is another tour of the wonderful tablescapes that the women from our church did for the Christmas Extravaganza. I’m sure you’ll find lots of inspiration to spur your own ideas for your Christmas tablesscape. Continue reading →

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13 Creative Holiday Party Favors

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Phyllis

I love setting a beautiful table at Christmas time. One thing that adds so much detail is placing holiday party favors at each placesetting. Continue reading →

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Shrimp Christmas Tree

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Phyllis

I needed a quick appetizer to bring to a party. There was no time to make something so I grabbed a bag of shrimp, went home, and shaped them into a Shrimp Christmas Tree! I lined the tray with spinach leaves. A cheese star is at the top, celery for the trunk, and sliced stuffed olives for tree balls. Along side the tree I placed a small bowl with cocktail sauce. Continue reading →

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Christmas Tablescapes 2014

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Phyllis

The annual Christmas Extravaganza at our church with all the wonderful Christmas Tablescapes, is always a spectacular event. Women decorate a table with their own Christmas Tablescape ideas. Continue reading →

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Duck Dynasty Tablescape (for Christmas)

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Phyllis

ust for something fun and different, I made a Duck Dynasty Tablescape for a women’s Christmas event. The women at my table were great sports with this unusual Christmas setting. I’ll tell you about how I made the details of the tablescape. It would also work for Thanksgiving if you have hunters or Duck Dynasty fans in your family. I used the green camo as it seemed to go better with the Christmas decor. Continue reading →

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DIY Olaf Gift Bag

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Phyllis

This Olaf Gift Bag makes a cute craft for kids to do at a Frozen party! If the kids are too small to handle the small pieces, just make the bags ahead of time to hand out as treat bags Continue reading →

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DIY Snowman Lights

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Phyllis

DIY Snowman Lights are so cute when lit at night. They make a great night light for a kid’s room or a decoration anywhere. Because they are snowmen, you can keep them out through the winter. Continue reading →

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Nativity Ornament Craft

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Phyllis

Christmas crafts are not only fun to make , but also create memories! I especially like Christmas crafts that relate to the real meaning of Christmas. This Nativity Ornament Craft is one of my favorites! It is easy to make, too, with some adult supervision!! Not only is it great for a tree ornament, but it stands on its own for a nativity display! We made these some years ago for a church Advent Festival. Continue reading →

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