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A Very Frugal Christmas Part II

While making wool gloves for my husband, I was inspired to make a pair of matching wool gloves for my son.  When the first miniature glove was complete, I tried it on my sleeping son only to discover that it is quite impossible to effectively put gloves on a sleeping toddler.  The next morning I had my son try on the glove and he did not like it.  I guess I should have made mittens for him instead, but with one day left until Christmas morning, I decided to save that task for next year (whereby I would have more … Continue reading →

Uh Oh! Mom Cut My Hair!

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My babies have always had fine, wispy hair. My daughter was practically bald until she was about 2. I longed for ponytails and braids, but instead, what we had was a sad looking mullet growing. It was not pretty. Finally, after a lot of grief from my sisters (one of whom is a hairstylist) I was talked into cutting off that cute little mullet. I didn’t regret it. And, it looked a lot better, even though she had less hair. My third is now 10 months old, and has more hair than any of my other kids have had at … Continue reading →

Where Are My Elves?

I took the day off work today to relax. This time of year is so busy that I just need some down time. Today seemed like a perfect day. All the shopping is done, the house is clean, presents are wrapped and the cooking doesn’t need to be started yet. Time just for me, read, relax, take a hot bath, whatever I wanted. I was just sitting down to get caught up on some blogs when I hear the dog dry heaving, under the Christmas tree. I grab some napkins and start moving the presents from under the tree so … Continue reading →

My Christmas List

Dear Santa, It’s me, I’ve been very good this year and know just what I want for Christmas. I know it won’t be easy but I have faith that you can do it. The list is a little long so if you can’t get everything I will understand and wait patiently for next year. *The first thing I would like are floors that resist clothing being dropped on them, as soon as clothing hits the floor it would bounce immediately into the laundry basket. * Next I would like magic water, just a short rinse under this magic water would … Continue reading →

Christmas Book: Song of the Stars

Book: Song of the Stars: A Christmas Story by Sally Lloyd-Jones Publisher: Zonderkidz Ages Level: 4 and up Cost: $15.99 Book Synopsis: The book tells the story of the birth of Christ from the perspective of animals witnessing the event. The skies shouted it to the seas that thundered it to the waves that roared it to the great white whales that sang it to the starfish in the deep. And tiny sandpipers danced it on shining sands… ‘It’s time! It’s time!’ On one quiet night, creation whispered a secret. Grass and bees, robins and trees all spread the word. … Continue reading →

Free Christmas Apps for Android Devices

Did you start your Christmas shopping on Black Friday? By now, you might be having difficulties making ends meet after paying for all those extra expenses. Wouldn’t it be nice to get something fun, and free, for Christmas? You can! There are plenty of free Christmas apps that are designed to be used on android devices. Christmas Sounds Soundboard is available for FREE right now. This app has 36 of your favorite holiday sounds. You can set them as ringtones, and use them for notifications and alarms. Or, you can let your child be amused as he or she plays … Continue reading →

Make a List and Check It Twice

Now that Thanksgiving is over and the countdown to Christmas is officially underway, it’s time to fine-tune your list-making skills. This is especially important if you are a parent. The holidays can add even more stress to an already busy life juggling kids, career and a home. Still, no parent wants the season to slip by without making lasting memories with their children. Participating in Christmas-themed activities with your kids is a great way to bring the holiday to life and underscore the true reason for the season. The following are just a few of the many fun and meaningful … Continue reading →

Summer Christmas Desserts

Christmas pudding has never been on the radar at Christmas in our family, mainly because my dear husband won’t eat it. Instead Christmas dessert is more likely to be Lemon Meringue Pie, Lemon Delicious Dessert or Pineapple Coconut Pie. All of these recipes are up on the food blog. Pavlova is another favorite Aussie Christmas dessert, though not is much in our house as it is a bit too sweet for my liking. I’m actually just as happy with fresh fruit salad and frozen yoghurt. But this year I might just try something different for Christmas dessert, a recipe a … Continue reading →

A Clean Grill for Christmas

My best friend in Hawaii is cooking Christmas dinner for more than two-dozen guests. Fortunately, she’s getting help with the entrees from her husband who will be grilling a variety of different meats to feed the holiday crowd. However, since one grill is not enough to cook up all the menu items, she had to borrow another grill from her cousin. Unfortunately, that grill is caked with rust. After hearing about her pathetic tale I emailed her a list of solutions to her rust problems, including: Wire brush: A heavy-duty wire brush is the best tool to remove rust from … Continue reading →

Book Review: “My Gift to You” by Lori Nawyn

Trish Ingram has a secret. Beneath the facade of the perfect housewife lies a woman who is emotionally insecure, battling her own feelings of doubt and discouragement, wondering if she’ll ever really measure up to the standards she has placed on herself because of her past. Her need to remain in control at all times has alienated her from her family and friends, who feel that she is reluctant to give of herself. But if she opens up and becomes vulnerable, she’ll get hurt … so she believes. She maintains her distance for her own self-preservation until a good friend, … Continue reading →