Ethical Christmas Gifts Remind You of The Reason for the Season
When we think of giving Christmas gifts, we often think of glamorous items for people that already have the things they need. But what about those people who don’t have essentials? Those people who don’t have heat or water or enough food? Today, let’s talk about ethical Christmas gifts. The gifts that truly matter. Let’s talk about bringing the magic of Christmas into homes that really need it. Do YOU have it in you to make a difference this year? Ethical Christmas Gifts...
Read MoreOne of a Kind Christmas Garlands Are Unique Housewarming Gifts
A Christmas tree is a fun and heartwarming tradition that brings families together. Many Christmas decorations make a Christmas tree a focal point of a festive front room. Dramatic additions to any tree are the Christmas garlands. If you are tired of drop tinsel or are looking for a one-of-a-kind garland option this year, we’ve got some ideas. These unique Christmas decorations are fun craft projects for kids and unique housewarming Christmas gifts for a friend who has moved just in time for...
Read MoreChristmas Decorations to Deck the Halls
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! As I drive through the neighborhoods in my area my breath is taken away with the magnificent glow of Christmas decorations and twinkling lights. The improving economy is definitely apparent this holiday season! More homes than ever, it seems, have put wonderful holiday displays in their yard and garden area, front porches and eves of homes everywhere are lit up with dazzling lights and colorful bows and garland. It is enough to bring Christmas...
Read MoreA Wonderland of Christmas Ideas for the Home
Have you ever thought about how wonderfully magical homes are inside and out during the holidays? It seems that twinkling lights and fabulous wreaths bring holiday cheer to homes in nearly every neighborhood, and a quick peak inside reveals beautifully decorated Christmas trees, stockings that are hung with tender loving care, and presents that are simply bursting with excitement. It’s enough to lighten even Scrooge’s heart! I guess this is why one of my favorite things in the world is...
Read MoreDeck the Halls with These Christmas Gifts for the Home
Christmas gifts for the home can be some of the best types of Christmas gifts ever. Whether you choose something that is practical that will be used from day to day, or you purchase something that is collectible that can be displayed in your loved one’s home, these types of Christmas gifts are things that will be treasured for years to come, not simply put away in a closet somewhere. While it is true that you could head on over to your local department store or home improvement store to find...
Read MoreCommon CENTS Christmas Decorating Ideas for 2015
Well we’ve made it through Thanksgiving dinner, almost made it through the leftovers, Black Friday has come and gone, Cyber Monday was in and out like a flash, and now it’s time to Deck the Halls with some good ol’ fashioned common cents decorating ideas. Not that’s not a typo- you read it right. Cents. Because that is just about all I have to spend on my holiday decorating this year. I was in about the same shape last year, and as the Christmas holiday quickly approached, I began to...
Read MoreCreate Dazzling Decor with These Christmas Decorating Ideas!
Well ladies, my favorite time of year is almost here again, and for some reason this year, I am feeling that Christmas spirit deep in my heart already. In fact, I’ve been anticipating the excitement of the coming holidays since before Halloween, but don’t tell anyone. Last year, I had a little trouble getting into the holiday spirit, and I put everything off until the very last minute. Once that Christmas tree went up with the beautiful shiny ornaments, and all of the Christmas...
Read MoreChristmas Ideas for the Home
In my opinion there is no better time than after the holidays to shop for Christmas ideas for the home. Not only are prices on holiday decor significantly marked down in most stores, but whether you are searching for decor ideas for your own home or for gifts for your loved ones, current Christmas decor is still very fresh in your mind right after the holidays. When searching for Christmas ideas for the home, it is important to remember that you are not limited to tinsel and garland (which...
Read MoreThe History of Christmas Ornaments
Oh Christmas tree! If there’s one thing that makes a Christmas tree completely display ready, it’s ornaments. Sure lights, garlands and a full display of Christmas gifts make for great accents, but if there’s one surefire way to get anyone in the holiday mood, it’s by unpacking a set of old family favorite ornaments. But where did the tradition of decorated fir trees start? And when did ornaments become so popular? To get the holidays off to the perfect start, we’re exploring the...
Read MoreWhere Did the Word Christmas Come From
December 25th is just around the corner, and these last days before Christmas carry with them excitement, anticipation and peace, and deliver joy to billions of people around the world. While there are a number of theories about the origin of the Christmas holiday, nobody can argue about the origination of the word “Christmas”. According to an article entitled simply Christmas, found on Wikipedia, the word “Christmas” actually comes from the term...
Read MoreWhere did Christmas ornaments come from?
This morning I found my six year old daughter standing in front of the Christmas tree in awe. Since I never put the gifts out early, and there is literally nothing under the tree, I was curious as to what had caught her attention. She stood there motionless for what seemed like a very long time, and then ever so gently, she reached out and touched a sparkling ornament that was hanging eye level to her. While it is a general rule in our house that once the tree is up and decorated, nobody is...
Read MoreThe True Meaning of Christmas
With just a few short days left until Christmas morning, many of us have found ourselves asking “what is the true meaning of Christmas?” It is kind of shocking how much the answer to that question might change depending upon the perspective of who we ask. My holiday shopping budget is very small this year and with seven children, shopping for gifts has been a real struggle. Since I can only afford to give one gift to each of my kids this holiday season, I have decided to make sure...
Read MoreChristmas Gifts for the Home
Home is where the heart is, especially around the holiday season. Our home is where we gather together with friends and family members to create long lasting memories, build relationships and enjoy each others’ company. It is where we find shelter from bad weather, comfort during tough times, and relaxation after a long day’s work. It is in our homes that we surround ourselves with the things that mean the most to us; things that help to define our own characters and are a...
Read MoreIt’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas with these Great Decorating Ideas
One of my favorite things about Christmas time is most definitely the decorations. It’s so fun to drive around and look at all of the outdoor lights and decorations that people so lovingly display, and even better to walk into a friend or family member’s home and see their interpretation of the holiday season exhibited throughout. Decorating for Christmas doesn’t need to be all about the traditional reds and greens these days, and sometimes some of the best Christmas...
Read MoreIt’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas: How Did Christmas Start?
Shortly after Thanksgiving, sparkling, colorful lights line the rooftops of houses in nearly every neighborhood, lighted trees that are decorated lovingly with ribbons and ornaments are displayed beautifully in homes throughout the world, and uplifting holiday music gently fills our ears. Excitement shines in the children’s eyes, and our hearts glow with peace and love as the spirit of giving is embraced by people everywhere. What is all the fuss about? Well, of course, it’s...
Read More10 Christmas or Holiday Plants for your Home
One of the things that I have noticed that I really miss as wintertime approaches is the wide variety of colorful blooms and greenery that cheerfully decorate the spring. There is just nothing else that seems to bring that bright and fresh feeling to our homes like living plants do. It seems like so many times we get caught up in all of the twinkling lights and Christmas themed ornaments that we tend to forget about decorating with holiday plants. When it comes to Christmas ideas for the...
Read MoreThe Tradition of Christmas Trees
Sitting here staring at my living room, I find myself already beginning to plan where I am going to put up the Christmas tree. Like every year, I will probably end up completely rearranging my furnishings and some of the wall hangings in order to create the perfect spot that displays my Christmas tree just right. It’s funny how important that silly tree becomes during the holiday season. It begins as a simple tree, and we spend hours decorating it with love as we add our favorite...
Read MoreHow to Make Bows for Christmas Trees With Wired Ribbon
One of my favorite holiday traditions is decorating the Christmas tree. I’m not sure if it’s because of the immense amount of joy that I experience when it’s finally finished and we light the angel, or if it’s the bonding and laughter that develops as the entire family gets together for this special event. Either way, Christmas trees hold a warm place in my heart. Throughout the years, I have slowly gone from purchasing the least-expensive store bought ornaments for our...
Read MoreChristmas Cookies
Nothing beats the enticing aroma of homemade Christmas cookies fresh from the oven. I remember when I was a young child, my mother would spend countless hours in our tiny kitchen preparing some of the most wonderful Christmas cookies known to man. She would arrange them neatly in a decorative tin or on a holiday plate and present them to friends and neighbors as Christmas gifts. As I got to be a little bit older I would sometimes deliver the cookies for her, and I’ll never forget that...
Read MoreHow did Christmas “lights” tradition start?
As I sit in front of the fireplace just days before Christmas, gazing at the dazzling Christmas lights that decorate our Christmas tree, my mind begins to wander. I begin to think about the magic that Christmas lights bring to this glorious season, and I consider how the tradition of decorating with lights began. Centuries ago, the Pagan religion lit a Yule log to light the darkness during their winter festivities. Many people believed that the light from the log’s flame would ward off...
Read MoreCreate your Winter Wonderland with Creative Christmas Decorations!
Are you bored with those same old Christmas decorations you’ve used over and over throughout the years? Spice up your tired Christmas decorations and add a few new ones to create a winter wonderland that is sure to bring that festive spirit you’ve been craving! Even Mrs. Claus will be delighted with these creative Christmas decorating ideas! Waking up the Ghosts from Christmases Past We’ve all got a few holiday decorations that seem to have been a part of our Christmas...
Read MoreHome for the Holidays: Christmas Gifts for the Home
There is just no place like home for the holidays! If you’re like many people this time of year, you are starting to become frustrated with trying to come up with the perfect gift for certain people on your Christmas shopping list. You’ve waded through the mobs of holiday shoppers at the mall, survived the crowds of anxious gift givers at the local discount superstore, and even wandered through a few specialty shops downtown in hopes of discovering that perfect gift. Why not...
Read MoreDeck the Halls and Just About Everything Else with These Decorating Ideas!
There is nothing like decorating your home for the holidays to put you in the Christmas spirit! Although it’s nice to maintain some of your old Christmas decorations for sentimental reasons, the same old thing year after year can bring the Grinch out. Spice up your tiresome decor with these unique Christmas decorating ideas! Creating Your Winter Wonderland Create your own wonderland this Christmas by decorating around a theme! Themes can be based upon just about anything you choose. Some...
Read MoreWhy Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year is Good for Christmas Retailers
Every year, Pantone, the world renowned color authority selects a color of the year. In 2013, the color that was selected by Pantone was Emerald Green. Emerald Green is a color of sophistication, prosperity, luxury and regeneration. Blue may be the most universally accepted color but green is the color that is most seen by the human eye. It’s abundant in nature. It relaxes the senses and helps us to slow down. It has been proven that when people are in nature, they become less stressed...
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