Wednesday, December 10, 2008

"But in this season...the hope of mankind
rests in faith. AS A MAN THINKETH- SO HE IS...Nothing much happens unless you believe in it, and believing there is hope for the world is a way to move toward it..."
Gladys Taber

Our Favorite Christmas Traditions...
Create a magical air with some of our low-cost holiday decorations & simple touches this season instead of the usual...

SUGARED FRUIT - Add some glistening fruits to your centerpiece, mantel or tabletop display. Shown is the Green Room at the White House...
Dip grapes, pears, oranges, pomegranates- all your favorites! Beat egg whites in a bowl, dip fruit, and roll in a dish of sugar. Simple, elegant and affordable! Pile on a favorite dish or in an heirloom bowl for an elegant old-fashioned touch.



Have FUN this Holiday Season...
  • Tie a Wreath on your Car's Bumper
  • Add Jingle Bells to the children's shoes
  • Simmer Apples & Cinnamon sticks on the stove
  • Tie a Ribbon or Scarf around the Dog's neck
  • Play "the boys" Christmas music - Frank, Dean, Johnny
  • Wear a cute apron
  • Wrap presents in the "funny pages" of the newspaper
  • Hang Christmas Stockings on the backs of Dining Room Chairs instead of the mantel
  • Tape Holiday Cards to wide ribbon and frame doorways
  • Make a SUMMER ALBUM for each child- starring "them" swimming, fishing, boating...
  • For someone absent...Have everyone dress up, gather the pets and take a group photo-all while holding a sign that says" WE LOVE YOU(their Name)" and mail it to them!
  • Write the date on new Holiday Ornaments - add to your collection each year...

2 comments:

Ken Roth said...

Greetings from the cold North! We always look forward to your e mails and blogs. You have such great ideas, Stacie.

Snow on the winter beach here in Asbury Park, NJ may make a nice photograph but we miss NC.

Happy Holidays from Ken and Iva Roth

Stacie said...

Hi Ken and Iva- We miss you both! Thank you for your comment- I'm so glad you enjoy our musings...see you soon we hope!! Stacie & Pete