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10 Ways To Reuse Christmas Wrapping Paper
1. Cut out Christmas or snowflake shapes. Stick the shapes on card. Add a tie and hang it on the Christmas tree.
2. Fold wrapping paper lengthwise. Cut out the shape of a Christmas tree, where the edges are touching the folds. Unfold the...
Christmas Recipes: Main Dishes. No.5 of 12 - Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry
Christmas recipe serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Calories per serving: 875
Suitable for freezing after step 3.
Christmas recipe ingredients
* Sherry or balsamic vinegar, 15 ml (1 tbsp)
* Caster...
How to Beat the After-Christmas Blues
Christmas is an emotional storm, and next comes Valentine’s, so take a break. Move from emotion to thinking and action. 1.Start planning a Valentine’s Party, or Martin Luther King Party. If you were running a day late and a dollar behind for...
How To Find Christmas Decorations For Your Home
Christmas is a wonderful time for everyone, and decorating your house can enhance that joy, this can be something small like a table display or you could decorate your whole house inside and out. Christmas decorations have been around a lot longer...
The Four Work Stresses of Christmas
It is December 14th, but the plants in my garden would hardly let you believe it. Geraniums are still in flower, roses are still blooming and my magnolia tree has yet to lose a single leaf. London may be basking in peculiarly unseasonal weather, but...
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How to Organize Christmas Toy Shopping
It's so easy to go overboard when shopping for kids this time of year. We want them to enjoy all the things we
didn't have growing up. It's important to set limits though.
1. List all the children you'll buy for this Christmas. Don't forget an extra toy for your local shelter.
2. Set a firm budget for each child.
3. Note individual interests, hobbies and collections.
4. Ask them what they want for Christmas. You may think Will needs more Legos, but all he really wants is
a caboose for his train set.
5. Look through mail order catalogs and internet toy sites for ideas and note them on your list. Place an
order if you find the perfect
toy.
6. Look through your local phone directory for a list of toy stores in your area. There might be some you
aren't aware of.
7. Go shopping with list in hand. As you make purchases mark them off your list. Keep track of how much is left
in each child's budget. If you are tempted to go beyond the budget simply write down the item as a future birthday
gift idea.
8. Buy paper, bows and tags if you don't already have them. Spend an evening or two wrapping gifts. You did it!
About the Author
Barbara Myers is the author of Your Complete Guide to Organized Parenting. Enjoy a FREE "50 Ways to Manage Your Time" tips booklet at http://www.ineedmoretime.com
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