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I don’t care whether I am in a tree lot, at a local nursery, or out in the middle of the vast woods, I am way too picky when it comes to finding the perfect tree. I would literally spend days on the project if they let me. Fortunately, my family knows Continue reading Cutting Down the Holiday Tree… Bookmark to:
            Earth Friendly Wrapping Travel themed gift wrapping *Spread the holiday cheer with these green ideas, Mother Earth will thank you!* Save/Reuse sturdy store bags and cover the logos with old Christmas cards, personal pictures, or wrapping paper squares. Continue reading Earth Friendly Wrapping… Bookmark to:
Creating a festive wreath is a simple and affordable way to spruce up your home for the holidays. It is also an easy craft young and old can enjoy. Wreaths are a timeless decoration and as versatile as your imagination. There are no rules. Anything you love can be incorporated into this special decoration. Below Continue reading Wreath Making Ideas… Bookmark to:
Christmas Tea Basket *Tea for Two!* Christmas Tea Basket
To Create The Basket Above You Will Need: Large to medium sized Christmas basket or container Smaller basket or container- should fit easily into larger container Wreath (matching the size of your container width) 6- 10 sheets of tissue paper (green or white) 3 small red tree Continue reading Christmas Tea Basket… Bookmark to:
Potpourri Christmas Tree Center Piece *Center your holiday table with three of these trees or use as a single focal point on a shelf * Potpourri Christmas Tree You Will Need: (for a single tree) 1 dowel rod 1 bag of potpourri (Christmas colors: greens, reds, white…) 1 foam cone (size is up to you) 1 Continue reading Potpourri Christmas Tree… Bookmark to:
by Jan Cox Each year, as winter sets in, our days and evenings are brightened by the many festivities that take place between Thanksgiving and New Years. This year is no exception. Beginning in late November there are many venues that bring holiday cheer, no matter where you live. Here are just a few to pick Continue reading Holiday Festivities in the Sierra’s… Bookmark to:
Holiday Ham Glaze INGREDIENTS: 1 fully cooked ham (10 pounds) DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 275. Combine brown sugar, preserves, honey, and mustard. Stir until blended. Roll out piece of foil long enough to encase entire ham. Place ham cut side down Continue reading Holiday Ham Glaze… Bookmark to:
Step-by-Step Turkey and Stuffing Trukey and Stuffing *Serve with our Scrumptious Cranberry Sauce recipe- a homemade alternative to canned cranberries* INGREDIENTS: 1 turkey (size depends on how many you’ll be feeding) Continue reading Step-by-Step Turkey With Stuffing… Bookmark to:
Harvest Centerpiece *Gourds galore and falling leaves, a beautiful centerpiece you will achieve!* You Will Need: (for one) 1 glass vase Small gourds (enough to fill your vase) 1 fall themed garland (4 ft) 10 branches of wheat 3 thick branches 5 branches of filler branches( your choice) Instructions: Fill vase with gourds. Randomly begin to stick wheat Continue reading Harvest Centerpiece… Bookmark to:
Hand Etched Candles *A fun craft and gift from the little artist in your family * Hand Etched Candles You Will Need: Candles (height does not matter- make sure your colors aren’t too dark) Acrylic paint (colors are your choice) Small paint brush Dull pencil or a pen Instructions: Decide what design you would Continue reading Hand Etched Candles… Bookmark to:
Festive Button Card Pins *Collect old buttons and display your holiday cards or pictures in a unique way* Festive Button Card Pins You Will Need: Buttons Wooden clothespins Hot glue gun and glue 1 can gold glitter spray Raffia or Ribbon Acrylic Paint- color your choice (optional) Magnets (optional) Instructions: Spray clothespins with gold glitter in a well ventilated and protected Continue reading Festive Button Card Pins… Bookmark to:
Wemple’s Pumpkin Patch Opens! Wemple’s is open everyday, October 1st through 30th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and on October 31st, from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. Wemple’s is located in Milford on Highway 395. You will find wagon rides, animals, an old fashioned country store and snack bar. Try a Continue reading Wemple’s Pumpkin Patch Opens!- October 2009… Bookmark to:
Front Porch Pumpkins *A twist on the scary, bringing you splashes of gold, cream, and berry* You Will Need: Pumpkins and gourds of various sizes, shapes, and colors Spray Paint- Gold, Silver,Cream(flat), Black (flat), and Rust(with a shimmer) In a well protected and ventilated space, spray-paint each pumpkin with a different color until completely covered. Let dry entirely Continue reading Front Porch Pumpkins… Bookmark to:
Scrumptious Cranberry Sauce Served warm or chilled, complement your turkey with this unforgettable sauce! INGREDIENTS 1 cup orange juice DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients. Bring to rolling boil. Stir occasionally. Reduce to medium heat and let cranberries pop. Remove any stems that may have been left behind. Stir and mash Continue reading Scrumptious Cranberry Sauce… Bookmark to:
With so many of our neighbors struggling financially it is more important than ever to donate to charities organized to assist those hardest hit by tough economic times. Crossroads Ministries in Susanville, Ca is my pick for this holiday season. This dedicated organization offers a wide variety of assistance to the needy and homeless on Continue reading Crossroads Ministries… Bookmark to:
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