Decorate with pinecones (Happy Birthday Aunt Donna) http://www.countryliving.com/homes/how-to-get-the-look/all-about-pinecones-1206 Pinecone Tree Create a pinecone tree on a cone-shaped foam base. Anchor the base in a container, then wire the cones onto 2-inch wooden floral picks. Insert picks downward into the foam, starting at the bottom with the largest cones and working to the top with the [...]

HOT COCOA NIGHT – Make some homemade Hot Cocoa and enjoy a bit of snuggle time. Found a yummy recipe online at http://www.allfreecrafts.com/giftinajar/hot-chocolate.shtml A popular jar mix that is easy enough for children to prepare as Christmas gifts for their teacher, babysitter or grandma. This recipe also makes a lovely jar gift for your office [...]

One of them best memories that I have as a child is having family time. Tonight, get out either playing cards or a board game and make some of those memories with your kids.

Happy 6th Birthday Jelly Bean!!! Now that it’s Elly’s birthday, we are decorating the inside of our house (mom’s rule!!) Time to put up the TREE!!!

Make some popcorn garland today. if you have never made this before for you holiday decoration, this is SO MUCH FUN! Make sure to make an extra bowl of popcorn… because the kiddos are bound to eat some as they are going. Need Directions?  http://simplyxmas.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/how-to-make-a-cranberry-popcorn-garland/ MATERIALS: Popcorn: No salt and no butter, if possible. After [...]