The holidays, oh the holidays! What happy memories the thought of them conjures. Visions of brightly-lit Christmas lights, beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths of holly, mistletoe, eggnog, carolers and the hope of snow for December 25, that special day. The hustle and bustle of last minute shopping and wrapping, the hanging of stockings and for the children the exciting prospect of Santa Claus coming down their chimney while they sleep and leaving a much anticipated toy under the tree.
What wonderment, what joy surrounds this most blessed time of the year! We talk of having the Christmas spirit
Archives for Christmas
Cutting Corners on Christmas Decorating!
by Patti August 12th, 2008 | Christmas, Decorations
If you find yourself financially strapped after paying your end of the year bills and have managed to finish your Christmas shopping but now have little money left over to decorate your home or office, don’t worry! There are lots of ways that you can cut corners on Christmas decorating. Read on for some suggestions …
-If you have never set foot in the many dollar stores that are in every town, then it is about time you did. These are virtual gold mines for cheap decorations. Be careful, however, to buy inexpensive decoration that are not too cheaply made.
-If you have never set foot in the many dollar stores that are in every town, then it is about time you did. These are virtual gold mines for cheap decorations. Be careful, however, to buy inexpensive decoration that are not too cheaply made.
Nothing Charms Like Chocolate!
by Patti July 22nd, 2008 | Christmas, Valentine's Day
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Perhaps the same can be said for us ladies. What’s the best way to round out a romantic candlelight Valentine’s Day dinner for two? Or maybe it is a romantic Christmas Eve dinner after the kids are tucked away in their beds dreaming of Santa Claus. I’m talking about chocolate. The sheer decadence of chocolate tantalizes the taste buds and satisfies
