Here is a quick and fun project to add to your festive decorations! Use this wire and bead Christmas tree to adorn greeting cards, for embellishing gifts, or hang it in your home as part of your Christmas decorations. It's also a neat way to use beads left over from other projects.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Christmas collections By Kerry Fletcher
Many people have Christmas collections that keep growing every Christmas. The trick to making a Christmas collection look good is grouping the items together. Make sure all of the collection is located in one portion of one room, not spread throughout your home. If you want to start a Christmas collection, consider doing it after Christmas when items are often marked down considerably. Here are a few options:
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Gift ideas for the home By Kerry Fletcher
If you don't know what gift to give someone for Christmas, their birthday, or a housewarming gift, here are a few options to consider.
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Christmas decorating ideas for a fireplace mantle
There are many options for decorating a fireplace mantle for Christmas. It seems that the only decoration most people use is Christmas stockings, but why stop there?
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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree with a Butterfly Theme By Kerry Fletcher ASID
How to Have Classic, Elegant, and Sophisticated Christmas Yard Decor By Kerry Fletcher ASID
How to Decorate Your Christmas Tree Like a Professional Designer By Kerry Fletcher ASID
Would you like to know how to decorate a Christmas tree to be the focal point of your room and not just a place to hang your family ornaments? This article will teach you how to decorate your Christmas tree in a professional manner to compliment your decor using your family ornaments and a few extras, just as a designer would.
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How to Make Gift Bows from Scraps of Paper By Virginia Allain
How to Wrap Gifts for Free By Virginia Allain
Gift wrap adds to the cost of gift giving
. Finding free gift wrap means more can be spent on the actual gift. Here are ways to wrap a gift without spending a bundle.
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How to Make Clothespin Reindeer Ornaments By Gail Martin
How to Decorate for Christmas the Old-Fashioned Way By Gail Martin
How to Make a Santa Ornament from a Light Bulb By Gail Martin
How to Make Candied Nut Clusters By Gail Martin
This easy recipe makes wonderful candy. We especially like to make it near the holidays. Keep some on hand for visitors or snacking. Package up some for gifts too.
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How to Make Sugared Nuts from Black Walnuts or Pecans By Gail Martin
We have been using black walnut nutmeats as far back as I can remember. They
are a native tree in Kansas. I love the taste of them in fudge, cookies,
cakes, salads and pie. I can still remember Daddy making a small covered
wagon and Mother filling it with fudge to be auctioned off at one of the
Teterville community's parties back in the 1930s. This party had a
western theme and even included a melodrama. Such mixed emotions I had,
proud that Mother and Daddy could create such a nifty reproduction of
something from the old west, but oh so unhappy that I didn't get a chance to
eat some of that delicious fudge with black walnuts in it.
Here's how to make fancy spiced black walnuts or other nutmeats.
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are a native tree in Kansas. I love the taste of them in fudge, cookies,
cakes, salads and pie. I can still remember Daddy making a small covered
wagon and Mother filling it with fudge to be auctioned off at one of the
Teterville community's parties back in the 1930s. This party had a
western theme and even included a melodrama. Such mixed emotions I had,
proud that Mother and Daddy could create such a nifty reproduction of
something from the old west, but oh so unhappy that I didn't get a chance to
eat some of that delicious fudge with black walnuts in it.
Here's how to make fancy spiced black walnuts or other nutmeats.
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How to Make Cinnamon Ornaments for Christmas By susanlyn
How to Make Gingerbread Men and Women By nancycarol
There's nothing quite so festive as spicy gingerbread cookies for Christmas and the holidays. Use both traditional men and women cookie cutters to cut them out. Once they are baked and cooled, the kids can have a great time decorating them with frosting, raisins, and candy coated chocolates. Here's how to do them.
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
How to Make Easy Sugar Plums By nancycarol
A quote from Clement C. Moore's "A Visit From St. Nicholas," mentions "visions of sugar plums" dancing in the children's heads the night before Christmas. That phrase has stuck in many minds, wondering what sugar plums were. We still don't know the true answer to that question, but here's an elegant and easy, no-cook way to make a sugar plum that everyone will love. Here's what to do.
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How to Make Stained Glass Ornaments By nancycarol
You can make some beautiful Christmas ornaments using an old fashioned salt dough recipe (See How to Make Christmas Ornaments from Salt Dough or Bread Dough). The salt dough makes the forms, and crushed hard candy makes the glass. Get the kids to help in placing the candy and they will love being a part of the process and seeing their creations on the tree. Here's how to make them.
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How to Make Doggy Christmas Treats By nancycarol
Our pets are so important to us they are considered part of the family. Making something special for them at Christmas, is part of the holiday fun. Here's a recipe for doggy treats your dog will love. Package them in an airtight jar, decorated with a new collar clasped around it, and your dog has a special gift under the tree Christmas morning. Here's how to make them.
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How to Wrap Gifts For Less By nancycarol
According to a recent finding, Americans use 38,000 miles of ribbon, and 4 million tons of gift wrap and shopping bags each year. Reducing what you use and spend can help you save money during the Christmas, Hannukah or Kwanzaa season . And your gifts can be more personal and creative. Here's how to wrap gifts for less this year.
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How to throw the best Christmas Party By taskeinc
A few of your co-workers, and a couple of family members, will throw Christmas parties this year. One or two will be pretty good and one or two will bomb. If you're going to throw a party this year, and you are a bit concerned about how to pull it off without a hitch, check out this article.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
How to Respond to People Who Tell You Christ was Not Born at Christmas by classicalgeek
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
How to Make a Felt Mitten Ornament By B.M. Hahn
Creating a warm and inviting home during the holidays adds to the meaning of the season. Make one-of-a-kind felt mitten ornaments with bead trim for your tree, mantel or to give as gifts. Your felt mittens will become an ornament that will last for years to come. Your felt mitten ornaments can have a Victorian feel, a contemporary edge or a home-spun touch. However you choose to make your felt mitten ornaments, they will be a welcome addition to your holiday decorating scheme.
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How to Plan a Gift Wrapping Party By Susang6
With the onset of the Christmas holidays not only does one need to shop for gifts they must also wrap the gifts with festive papers and adorn each gift with a matching bow and gift tag. If you have a few then this task may be done rather quickly however if you have many gifts to wrap then this task becomes a chore. If you are longing for an easy and fun way to complete the gift-wrapping task then you should host a gift-wrapping party for your family and friends. Here are some tips on how to plan a party that all will enjoy.
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Stocking Stuffers for Men – 19 Winning Gift Ideas by MomWhoWrites
Looking for some great stocking stuffer ideas for that special man in your life? Well then you've stumbled across the right article – Here you will discover 19 ideas for stocking stuffers for men that your special someone is sure to love.
Cheap Stocking Stuffers for Kids – 9 Easy Gift Ideas by MomWhoWrites
Is your brain fried just at the thought of Christmas shopping this year? Well save yourself some hassle and stress this holiday with these great and cheap stocking stuffers for kids.
Stocking Stuffers for Kids in their Teens – 10 Great Ideas by MomWhoWrites
Christmas shopping is tough enough for teenagers without having to struggle with fun ideas and gifts to stuff into their Xmas stockings. Here I will show you 10 great stocking stuffers for kids that they are sure to appreciate.
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Homemade Corn Stuffing for the Holiday’s by MomWhoWrites
Tradition plays a big part during the Holiday's especially when it comes to what makes it to the table. Here you will find a delicious homemade corn stuffing recipe that you can add to your traditional Christmas dinner..
Homemade Southern Style Sausage Stuffing Recipe by MomWhoWrites
This delightful holiday stuffing recipe is sure to be a winning addition to your Christmas feast. Not quite the boring traditional stuffing that you grew up on but definitely one you will want to raise your kids on.
Cheap Christmas Decorations you can Make in the Classroom by MomWhoWrites
What fun, easy and cheap Christmas decoration ideas that you and your kids are sure to enjoy making. Use these to decorate the classroom or send them home for parents to put on display in their own homes.
Christmas Shopping for Kids by MomWhoWrites
What are your kids getting for Christmas this year? Need some helpful Christmas shopping ideas? Find out some great present ideas that kids are sure to smile over.
Salvage Christmas when One Parent has to Work by MomWhoWrites
Did you get stuck on the work schedule this Christmas and won't be able to spend the day with your family? Here are some easy to follow ideas to salvage your family's holiday and help bring you together anyways.
Heavenly Christmas Pecan Pie Recipe by MomWhoWrites
What better way to finish off your Christmas dinner then with a delightful slice of this delicious homemade pecan pie? Give this recipe a try this Holiday and add something new to your Christmas menu.
Budget Friendly Christmas Decorations for the Classroom by MomWhoWrites
Are you ready to deck your classroom walls with boughs of holly or just spruce it up to mimic your Christmas spirit? Here are some fun and budget friendly Christmas decorations that you can use.
Electronic Gifts for Kids by MomWhoWrites
This day and age kids are not looking for those frilly, hand knitted and space consuming gifts of the past, they have their sights set on all the new age, multi-feature, electronic entertainment devices that are becoming ever more popular as the years go on. As a parent you are going to love these gift ideas for the sheer educational or sanity saving aspects that they provide but the kids are going to love them for all the hours of fun that they will lead to. Here are some of the top choices for electronic gifts this year.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
How to Cheer up Nursing Home Residents for The Holidays By mattlovesamber
The holidays are always a good time to think about all that you have to be thankful for. It is also a good time to think about ways you can help others. Nursing homes are filled with patients, many that rarely see guests, that would love some cheery visitors. Here are some tips to really make their days!
How to Make Coupon Books to Give Your Child as a Gift By mattlovesamber
Is your child's birthday approaching, did they bring home good grades, or are the holidays right around the corner? If you are like a lot of parents, then you want to give your child a great gift that they will love. But you might not have a lot of money to spend. Try this very inexpensive gift idea!
How to Have a Great Christmas Themed Date With Your PartnerBy mattlovesamber
Christmas; it is the most wonderful time of the year! So, what could be better than getting in the spirit with a fun Christmas themed date? It will be something special that you can only do at this time of the year. Here is a few ideas to make your Christmas Date merry!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
How to Decorate A Christmas Tree And Have Fun At The Same Time By crosswised
Christmas has many traditions that we cherish and some that we may not look forward to as much. While I love to look at a decorated Christmas tree, I don't look forward to getting it down out of the attic, digging out all the ornaments, and untangling the lights to put on it. But, I have been able to put a little more fun into it in recent years. Maybe what I do can help you when it comes time to put your tree up. Here is How To Decorate A Christmas Tree And Have Fun At The Same Time.
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How to Cook Necie's Yummy Dutch Oven Candied Yams By Necie Reed
Candied yams are a traditional part of fall festivities. Yams are both healthy and hearty packed with over 20% of your daily recommended amount of Vitamin C, potassium and fiber. These vegetables are always a great hit at the dinner table.
My Yummy Dutch Oven Candied Yam recipe is as follows:
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My Yummy Dutch Oven Candied Yam recipe is as follows:
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How to Count Down the Days till Christmas with a Fun Advent Calendar By tessieann
Holiday excitement is in the air and the first day of December is approaching. The kids are filled with anticipation and are continually asking, “How many days till Christmas now?” An advent calendar is a fun way for kids to celebrate the season and visually see “how many days till Christmas." There are many different kinds of Advent calendars. Here are a few ideas to creating this family tradition.
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How to Create a Christmas Activity Advent Calendar for Your Family By tessieann
Instilling the idea that Christmas is a season of giving instead of receiving is sometimes difficult in these days of mass commercialism and materialism. Show your family that giving can be fun. Together create a Christmas Activity Advent Calendar. Vow to complete an act of giving each day before Christmas. Here are some ideas:
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How to Share the Holidays with Servicemen and Women By survivoryea
With many military men and women serving their country far from home, we should all be thinking of ways to bring the holidays to them. It means so much to let them know they are appreciated and remembered during the holiday season , Think how difficult it would be to be away from your loved ones, especially during the holidays. Here are just a few of the things we can all do.
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How to Bring the Holidays to a Soldier By survivoryea
So many of our young people are now soldiers in a faraway land. Everyone here at home is busy planning for the holidays and making lists of gifts to buy and things to do. Here is something that should be added to your list - I guarantee it will bring the glow of the true spirit of the holidays to your life.
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Decommercializing Christmas By: classicalgeek
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How to make pop up card Christmas ornaments By martyd
How to Care and Maintain a Christmas Tree By Keiki Hendrix
Now that you have selected the perfect Christmas Tree for your home, you will want to keep it as fresh as possible during the Christmas Season .
This article will provide tips on how to keep your ChristmasTree fresh.
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This article will provide tips on how to keep your Christmas
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How to Select the Perfect Freshly Cut Christmas Tree By Keiki Hendrix
Freshly cut Christmas trees are a must for many people.This article will help you select the perfect Christmas tree .
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How to Prepare for House Guests Without Stress By kittikat1119
How to Get Cheap Christmas Decorations By kittikat1119
Christmas is a great time of year, filled with lights, ornaments, presents, and evergreens. However, sometimes it can be difficult to deck the halls on a budget. Want to know how to get Christmas decorations for less? Read on.
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How to Find Cheap Stocking Stuffers for Women By kittikat1119
Christmas can be very expensive and in these tough times it is necessary to find ways to save money on gifts. The cost of stocking stuffers can be expensive when you are buying for a women. So, follow these tips to find cheap stocking stuffers for women.
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How to Find Cheap Stocking Stuffers for Men By kittikat1119
Christmas is expensive enough as it is, but when you have to fill a stocking for your man it can easily get worse. The solution, find cheap stocking stuffers that any man would love.
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How to Celebrate the Holidays Without Overeating By paigeturner
It is easy to throw in the towel and give up on a healthy diet during the holiday season by succumbing to overeating delicious comfort foods with family. Use the following steps to enjoy family get togethers and meals without giving up on your quest for a healthy lifestyle .
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How to Make a Healthy Holiday Baked Apple Dessert By paigeturner
How to Budget Money For Christmas Presents By kluke82
If you are like me, purchasing Christmas presents for loved ones, family members, and friends can be a very exciting event. There is a certain challenge and thrill that comes with finding someone the pefect gift! Though sometimes it can be really difficult finding the "perfect gift" for someone when on a budget. Learn how to budget your money for Christmas presents , but at the same time still finding everyone on your list a wonderful present this year!
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How to Organize a Christmas Potluck Dinner By kluke82
Are you sick and tired of waking up early on Christmas morning to cook and clean for your family? Christmas should be a day of celebration and spending time with your family and loved ones. Remove the stress that comes with cooking by throwing a Christmas Potluck Dinner this year for your relatives. A Christmas Potluck Dinner is easy to organize, and it will make the holidays much more enjoyable!
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How to Make A Santa Christmas Hat Craft With Children By kluke82
How to Assemble a Christmas Gingerbread House By Diane Cass
How to Make Christmas Angel Ornaments By Diane Cass
How to Give Christmas Gifts On a Budget Without Putting Coal in The Stockings By brittlea
Many people are nervous about buying christmas gifts this year. Generally doing the holiday shopping can be expensive, and people just don't want to spend as much cash as they used to. Everyone is a little more aware of the value of their dollar. Luckily there are several things you can do to stay within a budget while getting everyone a gift they can use and will appreciate. No more coal!
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How to Decorate for Christmas Without Spending a Fortune By brittlea
It’s that time of year again, and people are hitting the stores, spending tons of money on decorations. Don’t be one of these people. You don’t have to take out a second mortgage to give your home a festive feeling this holiday season .
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How to Make Snowman Poop Bags By brittlea
How to Make Magic Reindeer Food To Attract Santa By bar10dr98
How to Plan a Christmas Play By B.M. Hahn
The holiday work party is being planned and the team has to come up with something fun and easy to do. Why not read a poem or story, with co-workers acting out the characters? Inexpensive props will add to your holiday play and will help your actors get into character. Plan a simple one-act with a holiday poem or story. Your co-workers, family and boss will all join in on the festivities.
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How to Make Cinnamon Cookie Cutter Christmas Ornaments By B.M. Hahn
Let the smell of cinnamon waft through your house all through the holidays. Make cinnamon cookie cutter Christmas ornaments out of a few simple ingredients from your pantry. Hang your cinnamon ornaments from your tree, along your fireplace mantel or on the window ledges in your home. Cinnamon cookie cutter Christmas ornaments can add a fresh cinnamon scent and homemade charm to every room in your house. Make a batch of cinnamon cookie ornaments for your friends and family. Your cinnamon cookie cutter Christmas ornaments will stay fragrant throughout the holiday season.
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How to Make a Miniature Christmas Scene By B.M. Hahn
Creating a miniature Christmas scene is a way to express your view of the holiday season. Whether you choose to depict a winter scene, or Santa Claus coming down the chimney, Use a hat box, craft supplies and miniatures to create a Christmas scene your family and friends will enjoy. Personalize your Christmas scene with items and events that depict your family. Add a very special touch to your holiday season with a miniature Christmas scene right out of your imagination.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
How to Make a Pom-pom Candy Cane for a Door or Wall Decoration
How to Start a Holiday Ornament Tradition By Virginia Allain
How to Make Snow Flakes Online By Virginia Allain
Remember folding a piece of paper and cutting bits out of it to make a snowflake? Now you can make one like that online and even send it with a message to a friend. Here's how:
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How to Make Fan Ornaments for Christmas By Virginia Allain
How to Make Christmas Bookmarks By Virginia Allain
How to Make a Victorian Christmas Stocking By Virginia Allain
Victorian quilting with its rich fabrics, many colors and elaborate stitchwork is eye-catching. Recreate the look of a vintage crazy quilt stocking.
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How to Make a Star Ornament from a Paper Bag By Virginia Allain
How to Have a Homemade Christmas By Virginia Allain
How to Have a "Little House on the Prairie" Christmas By Virginia Allain
How to Decorate a Florida Christmas Tree By Virginia Allain
It just doesn't seem right to hang the tree with snowflakes and icicles when you live in sunny Florida. Here are some ideas for creating a Florida-style Christmas tree.
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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree Without Stress By Virginia Allain
The Christmas rush sometimes overwhelms us with all there is to do. Decorating the Christmas tree becomes just one more chore. Here's how to slow down and savor the moment. Make it a special time as the tree magically takes on the memories and experiences of your life.
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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree with Seashells By Virginia Allain
How to Make a Fresh Christmas Wreath By B.M. Hahn
Making a fresh Christmas wreath will offer your family and friends an instant "Happy Holidays" greeting. Creating a wreath yourself will add a warm touch to your holiday decorating. Using beautiful greens and a recycled hanger, design a wreath that you can place anywhere in your home. Add a bow and your wreath-making skills will become a wonderful family tradition. Welcome the holidays and make a fresh Christmas wreath .
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How to Write a Letter to Santa Claus By B.M. Hahn
Santa Claus is coming to town! Writing a letter to Santa Claus is a rite of passage for many children. Teaching your child how to write a letter to Santa Claus is a way to open up a discussion about the meaning of Christmas, diversity and the gift of giving. Whether your child asks for a simple gift or something more complicated, writing a letter to Santa Claus gives your child the opportunity to express their interpretation of Christmas and the holiday season .
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How to Make a Christmas Spray By B.M. Hahn
Make a Christmas spray out of evergreen branches. Your Christmas spray can be used for several different decorating needs. You can display a Christmas spray as a door decoration. You can also place your Christmas spray on a tabletop, mantel or windowsill. Whatever way you choose to decorate your home for the holidays, Christmas sprays add cheer and color to your decorating scheme. Make a Christmas spray for your home or to give as a simple and heartfelt gift.
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How to Make a Fresh Christmas Garland By B.M. Hahn
Decorate your house for the holidays with a fresh evergreen garland . Create an evergreen garland to hang from your fireplace mantel, around your front door or over your windows. Your evergreen garland will add a wonderful pine scent to your holiday. Decorate your garland with ornaments, memorabilia or ribbon. Making a fresh Christmas garland will add an inviting touch to your home and just may create a new family tradition.
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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree with Baskets By Virginia Allain
Decorate a holiday tree with miniature baskets for a rustic theme. It's easy to do and not very expensive. Here's how to do it.
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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree with an International Theme By Virginia Allain
You may be a world traveler or just like exotic places. Make your Christmas tree reflect your interest in faraway places. Here's how to deck a Christmas tree with international flair.
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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree with an Australian Theme By Virginia Allain
Maybe you have fond memories of your trip to Australia or you just love the mystique of the land-down-under. Whatever your reason, celebrate Christmas with an Aussie themed Christmas tree. Here's how to do this.
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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree with an African Theme By Virginia Allain
Whether you've traveled to Africa or just have African roots, you can make your Christmas tree reflect your interest in African culture and history. Here's what you need to create your unique African-themed Christmas tree.
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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree on a Budget By Virginia Allain
It gets expensive to fill a good-sized Christmas tree with $5 and $8 ornaments. There are lovely decorations to make your tree special that won't break the budget. Check out the ideas below for how to find inexpensive Christmas tree ornaments.
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Start a Holiday Ornament Tradition By Virginia Allain
If you miss being with the family each Christmas, but want to ensure they remember you at the family gathering, here's a way to do that. Start a family tradition by giving each member an ornament for the holiday.
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