Tip of the Week! – Why Do We Stuff Christmas Stockings? A Brief History!!
Have you ever wondered why we hang stockings each Christmas Eve and why shoppers labor to fill those stockings with tiny wrapped gifts?
The tradition dates back to the third century, when Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra. As Bishop, he was deeply... Read more »
Archive for November, 2008
Why Do We Stuff Christmas Stockings?
Fabulous Hand Embroidered North Pole Pillow
Look What I Found: A North Pole Pillow!
I am a big fan of the colorful, hand embroidered pillows from Cat Studio featuring dozens of states, cities geographic regions, celebrating just what makes each location special! The company has now created a keepsake pillow for the fanciful destination of the North Pole! Embroidered designs, set off... Read more »
Unique Christmas Problem Solvers!
Unique Christmas Problem Solvers!
Just when I think I can’t be surprised by anything in the marketplace, I am immediately proved wrong! This month, a number of creative, clever and problem solving items stood out from the crowd! Take a look and see if one of these gifts, gadgets or decorations will help you out this... Read more »
Wear Clean Underwear: An Essential Guide for Busy Parents!
Busy Bee’s Bookshelf – First Edition
Wear Clean Underwear!: A Fast, Fun, Friendly and Essential Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents by Alexis Martin Neely
This book gently reminds us that being prepared for life’s twists and turns requires more than just clean underwear! In an easy to read story format, readers will be walked through the... Read more »
Stand Out Stuffing From a Box
Tip of the Week – Stand Out Stuffing From a Box
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you’re looking to streamline one of your menu items, consider spicing up store bought stuffing with one of these savory stir in combinations:
Wild Berry – cooked wild rice, fresh cranberries and Italian (flat leaf) parsely
Mediterranean – roasted... Read more »
Count Down to Christmas – What You Can Do Now!
Count Down to Christmas: Here’s What’s Going On At My House!
In my house, Thanksgiving acts as a sort of gate – and only when it is over, can we walk on through to Christmas! So at the moment, I haven’t started decorating, writing cards or wrapping. It’s basically a decision driven by self preservation and... Read more »
Beautiful Christmas Stockings
Beautiful Christmas Stockings in Every Style!
Hanging up Christmas stockings is one of my family’s favorite traditions! On Christmas Eve, every member of the family, right down to our dog, Oliver, has their photo taken placing their empty stocking onto a hook on the mantle, anxiously awaiting the overflowing version the next morning!
I was fortunate that... Read more »
Win a Beautiful Necklace from Prismera Designs
Enter to Win a Free Necklace from Prismera Designs!
This contest is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Aimee of Pennington, NJ!
Would you like to win a beautiful necklace from Prismera Designs? Here a bold leaf with an intricate edge was cut from recycled sheet metal and then cast into 14k gold! The 2″... Read more »
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