Hot Games This Holiday Season
This Christmas, many will want a few of the hottest games out or soon to be out this holiday season. I have a feeling both kids and adults will be looking forward to seeing what Xbox 360, Playstation 3, or Nintendo Wii games they will find under the tree. Our Top Game Picks: Xbox 360 The Beatles: Rock Band –...
[Continue reading: Hot Games This Holiday Season]Holiday Entertaining
Since the twins are here now hubby and I are trying to do more cooking at home and we’re even thinking about doing some holiday entertaining. Most of our family lives out of town so getting everyone together in the same place at the same time can be kind of tricky.. but we’re hoping for a pretty good turnout...
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2009 Toys“R”Us Holiday Hot Toy List
With just about 3 months to go until Christmas Day, Toys“R”Us has released their 2009 Toys“R”Us Holiday Hot Toy List which features a total of 36 great toys for the upcoming holiday season. The Hot Toy List also includes the “Fabulous 15,” which represents the best toys of the season! All items on the...
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Jewelry For The Holidays
I know Mother’s Day has passed but have you thought about getting your mom a Mother’s Day ring for Christmas? I recently stumbled across Kranichs, where you can design your own Mothers Rings and more. They offer some beautiful settings, stones and engraved pieces that I know any mom would love! Sure, a...
[Continue reading: Jewelry For The Holidays]Coconut Snowmen – Quick Last Minute Craft
I found these adorable little (edible!) snowmen on the Martha Stewart site today! I think these would be perfect for your “little bits” to help out with in the kitchen. Besides being tasty, they’d make really cute decorations for your holiday table. Ingredients – Makes 4 snowmen 2 1/2 pints...
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Super Easy Chocolate Toffee Fudge
10 ounces milk chocolate chips 16 ounce container chocolate fudge frosting 1 tablespoon caramel ice cream topping 1/4 cup toffee brickle chips Line an 8 x 8 baking pan with foil-be sure to leave some extra hanging over the edge. Grease the foil well. Place the chocolate chips in a small saucepan, and turn heat to...
[Continue reading: Super Easy Chocolate Toffee Fudge]The History of Christmas
The history of Christmas dates back well over 4000 years. Many of the Christmas traditions we celebrate were originally celebrated centuries before Christ was born. The 12 days of Christmas, the bright fires, the yule log, the giving of gifts, carnivals and parades with floats, carolers who sing while going from house...
[Continue reading: The History of Christmas]Gingerbread with Spiced Creme Anglaise
THIS is why I love the holidays! All these yummy recipes start popping up, ones you would never think of making any other time of the year. This one is from Emeril…so you know it has a great BAM factor! It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas…Mmmmm! Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter 1 cup...
[Continue reading: Gingerbread with Spiced Creme Anglaise]Christmas Snowglobe Kids Craft
Snow Globe Encase photos, crafty creatures, or holiday trinkets inside a plastic cup to make a nifty tree decoration. What You’ll Need 5-ounce plastic cup Tack or pin Ornament string Small bead Colored card stock Pencil Decorative-edge scissors Small paintbrush White glue Opaque white glitter 2 thin orange...
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