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Good for you

Denise — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:40:57 -0600

I know exactly what it feels like to not have your kids for Thanksgiving and the best way to get through it is to get a jump on Christmas.

I didn't get any decorating done but I got a lot of shopping and the house clean, both of which are tough to do when kids are at home.

:-)

~Denise
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Super Easy and Inexpensive Centerpiece, even kids can make

mommie911 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:02:54 -0600

Both of these sites have a Place Setting, Centerpiece, Napking Rings and Place Card Settings that kids canhelp with and you can make from stuff youhave around the house. Worth checking out if you have kids.

<a href="http://www.mommie911.com/content/thanksgiving-turkey-craft-impressive-holiday-table-setting">Holiday Table Setting-Mini Turkeys</a>

<a href="http://ziggityzoom.com/thanksgiving_kids_crafts_printables_recipes.php">Turkey or Corn Place Card Settings and Napkin Rings</a>

Oh Wow!

kazari — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:52:50 -0600

Thankyou so much, both of you!

Leonie, I'm not sure how I never saw your blog before - I'm in Canberra too!

I tried this

Dawn6751 — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:25:50 -0600

Last week I made some fabric gift bags. They came out great. Check out the picture on my blog http://onemomentplease6751.blogspot.com/ and see other ideas for gift wrap alternatives.

Dawn

Gorgeousness

Goddess Leonie — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:02:08 -0600

You are so welcome Rachelle :)

Thanks so much for asking... I loved writing this!

*big hugs*

www.GoddessLeonie.com

Joy is an option

Soulful Aussies

Rachelle Mee-Chapman — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:47:39 -0600

Thank you so much Goddess Leonie!

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Soulful Aussie Christmasses

Goddess Leonie — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:20:41 -0600

Hi Kazari!

The gorgeous Rachelle asked me to join in this lovely conversation as an Aussie Goddess with some Southern Hemispherian soulful Christmas ideas. I had so many ideas, I wrote a whole post of them... you can read them here:

http://www.GoddessLeonie.com

Wishing you a gorgeous & beautiful day,

Leonie

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www.GoddessLeonie.com

Joy is an option

Peas in a Pod

Alissa-Taylor Gifts — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:54:41 -0600

I get my "awesome" (or lack of) craft-skill from my mom. I am with you, I would rather spend the money and buy the perfect gift because my craty gift would either turn out all wrong, or I would never finish. My boyfriend's mom makes all of her holiday greeting cards (I watch). My roommate really likes scrapbooking...I look through them when she is finished.

Alissa - Taylor Gifts

Taylor Gifts Blog

How about recycled gift wrap?

craftplayground — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:32:27 -0600

Here's another idea for eco-friendly gift wrap--make your own from recycled cereal boxes, cracker boxes, and such. Kids will love decorating these, and they are reusable (and quite fun).

Also (and I realize this does not technically comply with the zero plastic challege, but I think it's still in the eco spirit) how about making gift toppers that look like snowballs from plastic shopping bags.

Instructions for both are on The Craft Playground www.craftplayground.com

In addition to the suggestions above

Candelaria Silva — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:05:51 -0600

See who among your friends or co-workers who might want to join you.

One friend has contacted her local college to get the name of students who aren't able to go home. She always invites a couple fo her dinner.

There are often people we work with or who are in our neighborhood who might appreciate an invite.

And Christmas for two can be whatever you make it...as self-indulgent as you like. I'd probably do a combo of private and some public event like the movies, or volunteering, etc.

Enjoy!

blog.candelariasilva.com

Good and plenty!

Our Christmas will be different this year

kazari — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:42:37 -0600

Because there will only be two of us. But being in Australia, it's not the winter solstice that we celebrate, but the height of summer. Many of the old traditions lose their sense here.

Have you seen any good resources for us southerners?

We've just been to New Zealand

kazari — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:30:41 -0600

so i was thinking about sitting down to watch all the Lord of the Rings movies again. But Die Hard would be awesome!

We're considering a movie marathon

sassymonkey — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:24:32 -0600

A Die Hard movie marathon to be specific. The first two *are* holiday movies...

Sassymonkey and Sassymonkey Reads.

The movies?

kazari — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:22:28 -0600

Wow, I would never have thought of that! I'll have to see what's showing.

And sassymonkey, your day sounds like it will be wonderful. I think ours will end up similar.

Thankyou both for your responses : )

common ground: longing for light

KristinT — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:01:59 -0600

Thanks for this lovely and interesting post, Rachelle.

Lighting an Advent Wreath with our daughters while singing O Come Emmanuel each evening after dinner has been my favorite seasonal tradition since starting my own family. Learning some of the tradition's history will really enrich the experience for me.

I also want to thank you for pointing out ways we are all tied together, and how we can value and share traditions, even if we approach them from different understandings and belief systems. There is far too much focus these days, particularly in Christian circles, on what separates us from others, rather than where we can find common ground.

Kristin T.
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