Busy Bees

Everyone is busy getting ready for spring, spring cleaning, and hoping fun that nice sunny weather to come warm our skin. This is the perfect time of the year to keep Christmas in mind. Spring cleaning leads to sale and people getting rid of things they no longer needs. Those items can be used for other people. One man's garabage is another man treasure. Of course there a fine balance in it all, so share the love.


Don't throw away anything that other people can use. There are many people who have less then we do and/or have wonderful skills that can turn your junk into something amazing. Items can be delivered to a thrift store. Large donations can sometimes be picked up. You can even list an ad to give away free items or just place the item by the curbside with a free sign.

What does this have to do with Christmas? Now is the perfect time to keep an eye out for Christmas items, which are often sold cheaply during summer months and a wonderful time to pick up hobbies and things to make for Christmas gifts.

Spring is also a time to share the love. Most people enjoy a nice yard and maybe a garden. Is there a person near you who has a hard time getting around or just doesn't have time? Now is a good time to get to know them. Maybe they love a garden but just are unable to care for one? Just a little bit of your time can really make them feel better. Not only do you make their yard look better, and maybe gain a friend, but you also make the whole neighborhood look better. This simple act of kindness is part of that Christmas spirit we need to keep around all year long.

Christmas Lights Cup

One of the things I love the most about Christmas are the Christmas lights. I remember being a small child and laying under Mom's Christmas tree with my cat. Looking up at the lights until I fell asleep.

 Keep the Chistmas lights with you all year round while you enjoy some hot drinks. This is a wonderful gift for those who love Christmas lights!

Visit Here to get a up and/or customize a cup just how you want it.

Fixing

I'm working on fixing the Christmas blog. I have no clue what happened to all of the pictures, title, background. All gone somehow.  Looks like I may have been hacked. Well I get working on fixing it.

Its ok. I may not be able to fix all the picture for each article, but I can make the rest even better. 

Update: I'm currently in pause mode. I'm waiting to see if blogger can help me fix this as there are so many posts it will take a very long time. However I'll be doing more work on the weekend until its back in shape.

Christmas shapes pan

This cookie pan is very interesting. Not because it can do cookies, as many of us have the traditional cookie cutters. I can see more potential in the pan than just making cookies. Christmas shaped brownies, fudge, cakes and even a Christmas breakfast egg.

I just love rolling out and cutting my cookies with the cookie cutter with the kids. For me this pan would not be for cookies but for anything else I want to use the shapes for. With a little creativity we can show off the Christmas shapes in so many different foods that will supprise your Christmas guest.

This can be a great way to make gifts as well. You can turn many homemade items into Christmas shapes that will make wonderful gifts.

Pan can be viewed for purchase at:
 http://amzn.to/ZzEOBe

Christmas from Listia

I had to try this site out before sharing. I found I love Listia. I have received items 100% free, including shipping. How, I earned points by signing in, bidding, watching videos, and fill out surveys. There are so many sites that claim they give free stuff, Listia was hard to believe. However I can guarantee Listia can give you free items because I have used and received free items.

You can also sell for free on Listia, earning points. You can offer free shipping or charge for shipping. If you find an item you really really want you can buy extra points if needed.

Listia is a great way to help you on your Christmas list. There are lots of different items listed daily and it a great to get wonderful items either free or cheap. Listia is also a great way to get rid of unwanted items and make room for some new ones.

Christmas Crafts in the Spring

There are certain things in my life that I tend to hold onto as long as possible. Gifts that are handmade can not only fetch you extra cash for Christmas but they can also mean a lot to the person you are giving them to. One of my favorite things are quilted blankets and knitted or crochet blankets. The quilted blankets are the warmest blankets I have ever had on my bed. The knitted or crochet blankets have many uses from throw for the back of the couch for that little extra color or something to snuggle with when we don't feel good. Now these gift mean a lot to me because I know it took many many hours to make and they are unique and very useful.

Handmade crafts are also a good way to make extra Christmas cash. Its is hard to find handmade items like the blankets without spending a lot of money. Spring is the perfect time to start on those projects. It a good break from all the cleaning and yard work that needs done. Making items like a quilted blanket is a good way to reuse items from our spring cleaning as well.



Picture by nzmu

Christmas in Spring

Spring time is a perfect time to start planning for the next Christmas. There are family and friends that you may want to make something for, deals to find to save money, and party planning to do.

The traditional Christmas party involves friends and family enjoying a large party together. In many homes this creates a problem. Many homes have downsides since the traditional years and there isn't much room for everyone. Now many people have broken Christmas into many small parties.

Well a wonderful idea would be to put everyone back together again by renting a hall for the Christmas party. Sounds a little expensive at first but not if you can get multi-Christmas parties into one. Reducing it down to one night of food and decor. Plus spending the cost of the hall along the whole family can make it much more affordable.

Not into a hall rental or if you like more quality time with everyone then a music filled room, trying renting a larger home or cabin. Many have games or a pool for entertainment. Now looking at a nice house and spending a few hundred dollar sounds high, but after spreading the cost along the family and friends it becomes very affordable.

Spring time is also perfect time to start planning and buying item for Christmas at a good price. However people can make this difficult as they buy things they need and want through out the year. So, keep a list of what you have bought along with the receipts of each item. Be Careful when buying clearance items as some can't be returned. However item can also be resold or maybe gift to someone else. Be Careful not to overspend by buying to much. Keeping a detailed list along with prices and your budget will help to keep you on track.

Buying Christmas decor is also a good time to start in Spring. There is left over items from last years that are on sale as Christmas stores make room for new items. Of course you can find Christmas items in mass-merchandise stores but there are many speciality Christmas stores that have Christmas items all year long.

Backwoods Bracelets - Lots of uses

 Wonderful bracelets that are just perfect for the love and peace we get by remembering god. The cross is just right not to flashy so the boys like them and enough details that the girls love them. The guys at backwood bracelets also accommodate any color so you can customize the bracelet to fit with your favorite colors.

Backwood bracelets have lots to choose from including more charms. These make great gifts for any occasion. The cord is very durable as is even used in the boyscout campouts for many ways to save lives.

The bracelets are perfect for groups as well. One way to tell who is in the group with a colorful bracelet that can show off your colors. They can even have watches added to them now as well.

Contact Edmond Hogge for more information.

Rice Crispy Treats.

What a delightful christmas treat. We are making some Rice Crispy treats tonight as well. Hopefully it'll be a fun family event. I think decorating the crispy treat like above would be a wonderful way to entertain children, of all ages, while they wait on family or dinner. I know we used to wait for dinner at my Grandma's house before opening the presents from her. This would be something fun to do.

The recipe for the above picture can be seen at http://bit.ly/X6ryzx.

Decorate branches for a Christmas Centerpiece

Christmas trees are more then just a Christmas tree. A live tree can give a home that wonderful pine smell during the holidays. Pine cones can be painted, glitterized, and totally customized to hang on the tree or for decorations around the house.

You can save money on Christmas centerpieces by making your own with the branches from a pine tree. With the decorated branches you can bring that perfect elegant touch into your home with a fraction of what store centerpieces would cost. Plus they are fun to decorate as well. One of the biggest reasons to decorate your own center piece is so you get just the right look that you love. If you are crafty the centerpieces can also be sold for a profit as well. Many people use the profit for extra holiday cash or to help out families in need.

Find out more here on how to make a Christmas Centerpiece.