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Reader’s Digest Santa

By editor ⋅ November 29, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

Paperback or Reader’s Digest Santa Claus
If you remember making this fellow from folded Reader’s Digest magazines, chances are you were taught how to make it a few decades ago.  Many of you have emailed me to say that you remember making this guy…but you’re not sure exactly how, and could I please help you find the pattern?
Well, [...]

Memorable Christmas Crafts

By editor ⋅ October 31, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

My most treasured Christmas decorations were made when my children were small.  Using humble supplies like juice can lids, egg cartons or old cards, plus lots of that magical Christmas ingredient - glitter - the kids fashioned all kinds of beautiful Christmas tree trims and ornaments.
 If your budget is tight this year, look around for common household items that you can recycle [...]

ReinCarnations of Creamer Bottles

By editor ⋅ August 2, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

Ok, I admit it.  I have a weakness for Nescafe Columbian instant coffee, with 1 heaping teaspoon of Carnation CoffeeMate Creamer Light and a good-sized dollop of skim milk.  It’s my morning wake-up beverage and very often my afternoon pick-me-up when energy levels flag but duty relentlessly calls. 
 This daily habit leaves behind umpteen empty coffee creamer bottles, which [...]

Recycle Old Christmas Cards

By editor ⋅ January 10, 2007 ⋅ 4 comments

 Before you discard the cards that you received for Christmas, check out different ways  of recycling them first.  The Woodland Trust in the UK welcomes donations of used Christmas cards until the end of January - just take your cards to any Tesco or WH Smith store for recycling.  Unfortunately, the St Jude’s Ranch for Children [...]

New Christmas Cards from Old Ones

By editor ⋅ January 3, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

Some of the most expensive Christmas cards that you can buy in the stores today are those with three-dimensional elements that set them apart from the same old flat Christmas card boxed sets of yore.  I like the creative look of these cards, but not the price, so I set out to make a unique set of high-quality Christmas [...]

Recycle a Christmas Tree

By editor ⋅ December 27, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

 “Treecyling”
or How to Recycle a Christmas Tree
When it is time to take down the Christmas tree, don’t just discard it - think green and recycle!  There are many simple recycling ideas which can prolong the useful life of your Christmas tree long after the Christmas season.
Prepare your Christmas tree for recycling this year by first removing any [...]

Print Money Gift Cards

By editor ⋅ December 23, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

Give even last-minute Christmas gifts with elegance and style! 
Here are three free Christmas money cards, inspired by vintage postcards, to print on your computer.  Each one uses one sheet of card stock or plain paper.  All of them are great for giving cash gifts, gift certificates or even Chore Coupons that promise the gift of your time.
There are [...]

Oreo Truffles -Homemade Gift for Men!

By editor ⋅ December 18, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

I’ve never had guys ask me for a recipe before, but I did today - the men in our family adored the homemade Oreo Truffles that I mentioned in my last blog.  They actually passed them around to each other, which was another first for me - usually I’m the one extending the plate of cookies [...]

The Trials of Taste-Testing

By editor ⋅ December 17, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

Well - I just finished making four bottles of Irish Cream (like Bailey’s), six blue cheese balls, and dozens and dozens of oreo truffles.  Now I’m beginning to think it’s all a conspiracy to make me gain weight before the Christmas gatherings even begin.
Admit it now, c’mon - if you’re anything like me then you can’t [...]

Homemade Bath and Beauty Recipes

By editor ⋅ December 10, 2006 ⋅ 2 comments

Bath and beauty products that you make yourself to give as gifts are more personal and meaningful than their expensive commercial counterparts.  Carefully chosen oils, herbs, fruits and spices allow a wide variety of fragrant concoctions, while common ingredients such as epsom salts, baking soda or oatmeal are easy to work with and readily available.
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