Archive for November, 2007

Lemax snow for Holiday Dept. 56 Houses Display

Look What I Found – Lemax Display Bases for Lighted Houses! Do you set up a collection of lighted porcelain houses at Christmas time, like those sold by Dept. 56 and others? If so, you might share my frustration with arranging them in an easy, yet decorative way. In the past, I’ve stacked books at... Read more »

Christmas Fun Activities for Kids!

Tip of the Week – Christmas Fun for Kids! I know that it seems impossible to make Christmas even more fun for kids, but I have two new ideas to share! The Elf on the Shelf The first is called “The Elf on the Shelf!” This cute idea is a combination of a vintagey looking... Read more »

Thanksgiving Day Preparation and Decorations

Thanksgiving Day Recap – Tips for Next Year! Well, the good news is that I survived the first Thanksgiving dinner served at my home! It took me four days to clean, set up, decorate, shop and cook, and it looks like the clean up will last just as long! With Busy Bee readers in mind,... Read more »

Create a Beautiful Family Memory – An Embroidered Tablecloth

Tip of the Week – Create A Family Memory Tablecloth! This Thursday when my family arrives at my home for Thanksgiving dinner, I will be starting a new tradition – a tablecloth of memories! To make a beautiful family memory tablecloth, have your guests sign their names to a large, plain white tablecloth with... Read more »

Holiday Shopping Tips

Speed up Your Holiday Shopping! If you must head to the mall this holiday season, here are some tips that will get you in and out quickly! If possible, call ahead and have your purchase set aside for you. Once the gift is set aside, you can even send your spouse to make the actual... Read more »

Christmas Ornament Resources

Shopping Resources for Glass Ornaments and Vintage Decorations! During two editions of Busy Bee Live, I demonstrated decorating ideas using my personal collection of antique glass ornaments and snowy, vintage looking Christmas trees. If you haven’t been collecting these decorations, don’t worry a bit – I have some terrific resources for purchasing similar ones! Glass... Read more »

Teacher Gifts for the Holidays

Terrific Teacher Gifts for the Holidays! Our children’s teachers play such an invaluable role that they deserve special recognition at the holiday season! That being said, fifteen or twenty other families are thinking the same thing- and so it’s time to get creative! While teachers come to mind first, don’t forget about sport coaches, music... Read more »

Fillers for Advent Calendars

Ideas for Filling Your Advent Calendar! This holiday season, I was excited to write about some beautiful, lasting Advent calendars, but what I didn’t do was give you some ideas for filling those 24 compartments! Given the small size and the number of the boxes that need to be filled, this job can be a... Read more »

Cute Hair Clips for Girls

Look What I Found: The Cutest Collection of Hair Clips for Little Girls! Recently, I came across a website offering absolutely adorable, hand crafted felt hair bows and I couldn’t wait to share this site with Busy Bee readers! At One Lil’Cupcake, you’ll find the sweetest selection of seasonal hair clips for little girls. And if... Read more »

Thanksgiving Thankfulness for Kids

Tip of the Week – Share the Legend of the Five Kernels! With Thanksgiving just days away, here is another nice way to remind your children of why we are thankful on Thanksgiving. This idea came home from school with one of my children years ago: The Legend of the Five Kernels. The Legend of... Read more »