Holiday Tip of the Day

Organized Christmas states “Christmas magazines and catalogs are fabulous resources for seasonal decorating, gift ideas, and Christmas recipes—but en masse, they can become too much of a good thing. When the piles avalanche from every side table, finding an article or a recipe that caught your eye a few weeks ago can be an impossible job.”

How true.  Been there done that!  How bout you?

So how do I keep myself organized for the holidays without a avalanche of magazines, I created a tear file or a Christmas planner where I can tuck my ideas and pictures into it.

Organized Christmas says: Answer: a set of tear files.

Christmas Organizing Secret: Try a Tear File!

Christmas Planner

Christmas gift suggestions:
”To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.”

 

Hugs,

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Making a list and checking it twice

Hi and welcome back to “Country Christmas”.  I can’t believe that the holidays will be here before we know it.  Christmas is my favorite holiday.  It has been ever since I was a small child.   I have always tried to make Christmas  special for my family, I like going the extra mile and making them feel special, but first things first.  In order for everything to come together, you have to have a plan .…
One of the first places I start any major project,  is with a  list, and over the years the one I run too to help me out is at Organized Christmas. This week, is the  kick off the Houseworks  Holiday Plan. And I almost forgot to share it with you all. 
This week we are concentrating on just the planning and all the paperwork we will need to help us through this process.
Planning and Paperwork Week Assignments
Also TipJunkie has some great resources for you to check out.
How to remain Organized this Christmas
Grab a Binder Cover for your Holiday Planner here.
Below are a few holiday message boards that you can join to discuss the Christmas planner.
Magical Holiday Home HHP Forum
Our Home for the Holidays HHP Forum
You’ll feel so much better now that you have started planning your fabulous holiday.


Hugs,

Ephesians 2:19“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household,” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.

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Christmas in Connecticut!

One of my all time favorite Christmas movies is, Christmas in Connecticut. So I thought it would be fun to see the house that appeared in the movie, I ran across this post at Hooked on Houses.  Hope your enjoy reading it as much as I did.

 

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Eggnog anyone?

My family loves eggnog during the holidays with a touch of nutmeg.  What is your favorite way to drink Eggnog?

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Gingerbread

Who doesn’t like Gingerbread houses at Christmas time?  Well I for one love them.  But I have NEVER had any luck creating one.  But Martha shares a NO BAKE VERSION, which I might just try.  Check it out here

 

This would be a great craft to do with your kids or grandkids, wouldn’t they think your were the greatest? 

 

I love the sugar cones as trees….m&m’s as lights or ornaments.  Hmmmmm there is a thought!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look at the marshmallow snowman.  Cute!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas,

 

Love,

Cindy

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Another giveaway

Karen at The Bearly There Primitive Bear is having a giveaway, and if you like kitcheny gadgets and Christmas goodies, then you will like this giveaway, it’s all rolled up into one.  Take a peek at what the winner will get.  Is this the cutest little arrangement for your country kitchen.  Simply adorable. 

Now scoot on over to see the rules to enter and the deadline. 

Go on now, skidaddle on over to visit with Karen.

 

Christmas hugs,

Cindy

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A wonderful giveaway

Oh my, I have just seen the cutest apron that Melissa Marie is giving away.  You have to take a peek and get entered. 

Could you imagine baking in this little cutie.  I would love too.  She has a adorable site as well…check it out.  

Entries will be closed on Sunday, December 13th at midnight PST.

Christmas Hugs,

Cindy

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