Category Archives: Holidays

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

Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Centerpiece

I made a trip to the Dollar Tree store and came across these fabulous red and blue vases! What I like about them is that they are different heights and shapes so they can be used together just as well as separately! It was easy to create and Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Centerpiece without spending lots of money. Continue reading

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S’mores – 7 Recipe Variations!

I’m sure you have lots of memories sitting around a campfire on a beautiful evening, roasting marshmallows, and making S’mores! Well, try a twist on some new flavors and combinations this summer. Continue reading

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Easter Napkin Ring Clips

I like to coordinate my table for any occasion. With these easy Easter Napkin Ring Clips, you can use any Easter theme. They are quick and easy to make. No special skills necessary. With a glue gun in hand, you can do it! (Tacky Glue works fine, too.) Continue reading

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Easter Bunny Placesetting for Kids

Make a special Easter bunny placesetting for the children at your Easter table. Very quick to do with three different candies. Delight the kids at Easter time! Continue reading

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Easter Story Cookies – Resurrection Rolls

Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus!

This is a wonderful devotional and retelling of the resurrection story for children!
These Easter Story Cookies are to be made the night before Easter. Through the making of the cookies, the Easter story is told. Continue reading

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Juicy Ham Every Time!

A friend gave me this hint and it results in a Juicy Ham Every Time! I will never ever again cook a ham without doing it this way. Talk about moist! All the juices are retained and the flavor and texture is fabulous. Try it and you won’t go back to your old ways! Continue reading

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Jeweled Wire Heart

Make this lovely Valentine to hang in your window and let the sunshine reflect off the colored beads! This is a Valentine to keep and use each year. Hang in a window or hang several of varying sizes from a chandelier for that special party! Continue reading

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Valentine Tablescape

Who said you can’t mix pink and red? Well, for a Valentine Tablescape, mixing red and pink can look romantic and beautiful! Using red chargers, red heart napkin rings, my mother’s pink flowered china, pink goblets along with a pink and red flowered centerpiece, the table looks spectacular!
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Best Valentine Cookies! – “Flavor Cookie”

This is the best cookie! It is not just a sugar cookie. It has a wonderful cherry-almond flavor! You won’t eat plain sugar cookies again! Great for Valentine’s Day! Continue reading

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Toddler Valentine Crafts

Need something to keep your toddler occupied for a craft? These Toddler Valentine Crafts are easy to do and use materials you probably have on hand or are inexpensive to buy.

The Toddler Crafts are easily made by your child or grandchild, but need some final putting together by an adult! Supervision and a paint shirt are recommended, too! Continue reading

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