Christmas in the 1950s was an era never to be repeated; it was something special because of its simplicity and emphasis on Christ's birth, on family, and of course, some presents under the Christmas tree. Prior to Christmas Day, the tree was selected and decorated. The tinsel was heavy back then and would bend the branches of the tree; too much tinsel could even collapse the tree. The Christmas … [Read more...]
5 Kid Friendly Crafts to Make for Christmas
Looking for a lower key way to celebrate Christmas with your kids? Are they wanting to make some of their Christmas gifts this year? Here are 5 kid friendly crafts to make for Christmas decorating and gift giving. 5 Kid Friendly Crafts to Make for Christmas In our family, Christmas is about a lot more than getting presents! It's about spending time together and creating our own … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Men – Recipe
It's December and that means getting the house decorated and ready for the Christmas holidays! It also means making sure I have all the ingredients ready for my Christmas baking. If you have never made Gingerbread men (or Gingerbread boys, as we call them) it is so much fun! Not only to bake, but to spend hours on a snowy afternoon decorating them all up. Here's my Gingerbread Men Recipe - try it … [Read more...]
