May 22, 2013

MOM Tip: Christmas Wrap Clean-up

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MOM TIP: The mess begins as soon as the first present gets unwrapped and the paper goes flying at least in my house it does.  Here is a great idea from Chica and Jo  to help keep your present opening session mess controlled at least a little that is. Wrap the sides of a BIG [...]

Homemade Family Gifts: Spiced Sugary Pecans

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from: Alison Lewis Like most southerners, my family and I are huge fans of pecans. During the holiday season, it’s southern tradition to set small bowls of spiced pecans on kitchen or coffee tables. They’re the type of snack that as soon as you start eating, you cannot stop! Luckily, there is no butter or [...]

One Dozen Christmas Eve Traditions

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Christmas eve can be just as exciting and filled with family memories as Christmas day when we celebrate with fun and traditions -here are a dozen fun ideas. 1. Hot Coco and Stories:  Create a fun hot chocolate bar serving hot coco and various stir ins (whip cream, marshmallows, chocolate chips, candy canes etc.) then [...]

Happy Birthday Jesus Cake

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Kids love to celebrate and attend Birthday parties – why not host your very own Happy Birthday Jesus party and share the real meaning of Christmas with your kids and those invited. This Happy Birthday Cake for Jesus is perfect for teaching others about Jesus and his love for us. Happy Birthday Cake for Jesus [...]

DIY Glitter Candle

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Glitter candles – You’ve seen them in stores, in magazines and in beautifully decorated homes but did you realize how simple they are to make?  With the use of glue and glitter you can create beautiful candles to decorate your home or give as gifts with the simple DIY instructions from Darling Doodles Design. Click [...]

Help Doante 10,000 Toys For FREE – #TFTThankYou

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The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation announces the launch of “Thank You Santa”, a social media campaign giving the public yet another easy way to get toys under the tree of children in need. Now through December 26th, individuals can write a note to say Thank You Santa, for a gift that inspired them as [...]

Rudolph Noses – Sweet Treat

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I  love caramel, I love chocolate and I love pretzels and when you put them all together you get adorable Rudolph Noses – My family has been enjoying  making and eating these simple to make sweet treats. Your kids will love them and your neighbors , friends and family will gobble them up as they [...]

Week #12 – Final Shopping {12 weeks of Christmas Planning }

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Have you been counting down the weeks till Christmas with us here at 24/7 MOMS?  It’s time for week number twelve our final week assignment to help you lessen your stress and take Holiday Chaos to Holiday fun Week Week #12 Final Shopping On the 12th week of Christmas planning it is time to do [...]

Christmas Towel Poem – Simple Gift For Giving

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I recently hosted a Christmas party in my home  for my mom group and I wanted to give each mom a simple yet meaningful gift to them as a party favor.  I came across this wonderful poem that was perfect to give to my mom friends along with a kitchen towel. The poem and towel [...]

9 Freezer Dinners – Freezer Cooking For The Holidays

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For the last few weeks we have been sharing with you a daily freezer recipe to help you save time and your sanity by using freezer meals for your upcoming holiday meals – Today is our final post on this topic “Freezer Cooking For The holidays” You will definitely save time with these 8 Freezer [...]