How to Make 3-D Paper Ornaments?

Here's a Christmas Ornament you can make with colored paper and even
magazines. For full tutorial http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/

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Holiday Party Inspiration

Need some Holiday Party inspiration? Check out
http://www.hostesswiththemostess.com/themes/christmas/santa_baby/

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Cookie Mania

The cookies are baked and all set to go ......

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Print it, don't Buy it - Holiday Gift Tags

A few sites that have cute FREE downloadable Holiday gift tags.
http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/
http://www.sublimestitching.com/stitchmastags
http://marthastewart.com
http://www.chubbyhobby.com/make-and-create/printable-gift-tag-mori/

Via http://www.ohdeedoh.com

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Peppermint Bark Gift Idea

I have been saving Jam Mason jars forever - I just found a use: fill jars
with peppermint bark. Voila a great gift.

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Don't Forget to Recycle Your Tree

This past weekend I saw lots of cars loaded up with Christmas trees - My
kids "Asked what do people do with their trees after Christmas?" What do you
do with your tree? Don't forget to recycle.
http://earth911.com/

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Edible Color Markers

Need a quick fun way to decorate cookies, Wilton's edible color makers can
be used like ink markers to add fun and dazzling color to countless foods.
Kids love 'em! Decorate on fondant, color flow, royal icing designs and
cookies. Brighten everyday foods like toaster pastries, cheese, fruit
slices, bread and more.
Wilton Food Writer Edible Color Markers

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Mocktini For the Holidays

If you want to serve a fun Holiday drink sans alcohol try these - They look
delicious. Yum. Hibiscus Mocktini 3 cups hibiscus tea (such as Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger)
3 cups ginger ale 6 fresh pineapple spears
Directions In a pitcher, mix together the hibiscus tea and ginger ale. Serve over ice
in a tall glass with a fresh pineapple spear›

Sparking Spice 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/2 star anise, plus 1 for garnish if you like
1 tablespoon Lemon-Lime Juice (see "Bar Essentials," below)
1/2 cup chilled sparkling apple-cranberry juice
Preparation 1. In a small saucepan, heat sugar with 1/2 cup water and the star anise
over high heat until sugar dissolves. Let steep 30 minutes, then strain.

2. Pour 1 tbsp. star anise syrup into a Champagne flute. Add Lemon-Lime
Juice and sparkling apple-cranberry juice.

Make ahead: Chill syrup up to 2 weeks.

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How to Make Felt Ornaments?

If you are in the mood, and want to make your own felt ornaments here is a
tutorial to keep you busy.
http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/

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Solar Holiday Lights

If you haven't put up your Holiday lights - think about going solar.
http://www.solarsanta.com/

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