Elf Help
We are Santa’s elves, filling Santa’s shelves with a toy for each girl and boy. Oh, we are Santa’s elves! … Continue readingElf Help
Category: Season
Feature Film Friday: Scrooge
In 1843, Charles Dickens introduced us to an infamous miser whose tale of repentance is one of the most memorable and beloved Christmas stories in English literature. … Continue readingFeature Film Friday: Scrooge
Unique Holiday Gift Baskets
Even the simplest gift baskets look like a treasure trove, but we’re going to take a look at some ways to make your gift baskets truly unique. … Continue readingUnique Holiday Gift Baskets
Turning Your Kitchen Into Santa’s Workshop
Today, we’re going to talk about turning your kitchen into a factory for edible Christmas gifts to make in advance of the holidays or just in time. … Continue readingTurning Your Kitchen Into Santa’s Workshop
Homemade Christmas Decorations
Christmas decorating has become bigger and better throughout the years. Many avid Christmas decorators begin their seasonal planning weeks before the holidays arrive. What makes Christmas decorating even more festive is when you make your own ornaments! … Continue readingHomemade Christmas Decorations
Sunday of Joy
Gaudete Sunday is special for a variety of reasons. The candle on the Advent wreath is a different color from the others. The rose candle is symbolic of the joy which is this Sunday’s theme. … Continue readingSunday of Joy
Feature Film Friday: It’s A Wonderful Life
For many people, Christmas just isn’t Christmas until you’ve had a chance to watch “It’s A Wonderful Life” again. This classic tale of a man who underestimates his importance to others and the blessings he’s enjoyed his entire life is simply told but rich in meaning. … Continue readingFeature Film Friday: It’s A Wonderful Life
Steaming Hot Cocoa
What we remember as a sweet treat to help us warm up after a day out playing in the snow is actually a lot more complex and versatile than we might suppose. … Continue readingSteaming Hot Cocoa
Holly Jolly Gingerbread
What would the holidays be without gingerbread? What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say gingerbread? House or man? I always think of gingerbread houses despite the charming fairy tale about the runaway cookie. … Continue readingHolly Jolly Gingerbread
Xmas Apps
As the saying goes, “There’s an app for that.” and that includes Christmas! People are practically glued to their smartphones these days, so it’s absolutely natural that the app stores would rise to the occasion. … Continue readingXmas Apps