I looked at the pile of gifts under the tree, frowning. With five different patterns of gift wrap, everything looked … wrong. Where was the festive mood I’d prepared for, that Norman Rockwell backdrop? Something definitely didn’t ring right for that long-planned-for moment. It was the wrapping. Yawn. Special moments need special preparation. Given a…

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Christmas is a time of year when we all try to spend a little extra quality time with the ones we love. Doing crafts together is a great way to have together, too. This article gives suggestions on a few quick and easy holiday crafts you can do with your kids. Have fun! Easy Christmas…

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Love ’em or hate ’em, family Christmas letters have become a part of our culture. Here are some tips on how to write Christmas letters your readers will enjoy. 1. Be yourself. This is the cardinal rule of holiday letter writing. Write like you speak. Your letter should sound like you wrote it, not like…

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Elf Yourself may have popularized the idea of adding your own head to a cartoon character and sending it to all your friends, but they’re not the only game in town. In fact, if you’re tired of being one of Santa’s helpers and want to be the big boss himself, these sites will let you…

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This article offers some fun ideas for creating inexpensive Christmas decorations out of crepe paper. 5 Ideas For A Crepe Paper Christmas By Jane A Morris How about a Christmas decor that does not cost you an arm and a leg to do your home decor, and any of the parties you will be having,…

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Writing a letter to Santa Claus is a great way for kids to practice spelling, grammar, punctuation, and the basics of writing a letter. This can be both a fun and educational event for parents and children to enjoy together. If your child needs a little help getting started, here are 10 tips for writing…

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