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Christmas Gift Exchange Story
  Jenn sent in this story that is used for a Christmas Gift
Exchange. She says, "Have each guest bring a wrapped gift for the gift exchange.
Everyone sits in a circle while a narrator reads the following story. Each time the words
LEFT, RIGHT, or WRIGHT are mentioned, the gifts are passed in that direction. Each person
will keep the gift they are holding at the end of the story."
It's a lot of fun and you can print our the story to use at your party.
Italian Biscotti
  Holiday time is the best season
for cookies! Families usually have their favorites, whether it's chocolate chip,
shortbread or pinwheels. Here's an Italian cookie recipe that I bake thorough out the
year. Biscottis are double baked cookies that are fabulous with milk or any warm beverage-
perfect for dunking! For Christmas I dip the ends of the cookies in melted semi-sweet
chocolate and allow to harden. They are barely in the kitchen for two days after that!
They make great gifts when you combine them with the Cheerful Cookie Box!!
Great Gift & Fundraising Idea
Brownies in a Jar Gift
 Everyone loves
brownies. Brownies are the perfect gift and you'll love our Brownies in a Jar. All
you need is a one quart jar that you can pick up at your local craft store. Just
take the ingredients for the Double Fudge Brownie Mix and fill the jar. You can make
the jar festive by using a colorful ribbon to tie on the recipe instructions along with a
note from you. Using a small piece of material you can also cover the lid of the jar
add the ribbon and you have "wrapped" your gift!
Irish Cream Fudge
  This week's Dessert of
the Week features Irish Cream Fudge. This delicious treat makes a great gift and family dessert. This recipe
makes about 5 pounds of fudge. You can use any kind of Irish Cream you choose. Also
nuts are optional and if you choose to add them, any type your like will work well with
this recipe.
Sit-A-Pon
  a gift for the gardening mom
The Sit-A-Pon is created by using very simple household materials; old plastic
tablecloth, magazines, and yarn. I first made a Sit-A-Pon when I was a Girl Scout. I
still remember that pink and white soft square that protected my knees while gardening as
a small girl. The Sit-A-Pon can be personalized just for your mom. You can use water
proof magic markers to write her name and her favorite colored yarn to sew the edging.
Cheerful Cookie Box
 Kathy Ross, the
popular craft book author, has written a new book craft book called Crafts
for Christian Values. Kathy's latest book is filled with wonderful
crafts and ideas to help children learn about Christian values
and what they mean. This easy-to-do craft lets you take disposable plastic containers,
photos, drawings, and old greeting cards to make a wonderful keepsake. It's so easy that even the little ones can do
it too.
Rock Paperweight & Handprints
 These projects would make great gifts and
a special rememberance for mom, dad or
someone special as a holiday gift or keepsake. These two crafts include a way to transform a
simple rock and also how to make a special handprint craft. This craft includes
wonderful poems from our crafters that you can use to get those creative juices flowing.
Potpourri Gel Jars
  This
week's Craft of the Week features a wonderful gift that children of any age can make. Gel
Jars are beautifully decorated, scented gifts. They are sure to liven up any room
with their fragrance. You'll want to choose scents which your mom likes. You can
substitute potpourri oil for the essential oils in this craft.
Heart Magnets
 These are terrific for the fridge
and a welcomed gift for any age. They can also be made into fashionable pins .
Attach pin backings to the heart instead of magnets. The craft "dough"
will keep unrefrigerated for up to 2 weeks when stored with a small piece of damp sponge
in a plastic bag or sealed container. This fun craft can be done with children of
any age starting from 4 years old and up.
How Can I Save Money
on Birthday Gifts and Parties?
by Jonni McCoy
 When it's time for a special occasion, we tend to throw out the
budget. Some of us even resort to using our credit cards for these events since we had not
planned for them in our budget. With a little foresight and creativity, we can handle
these gift-giving days as well as we handle our daily expenses.
Valentine Hug Box & Cookies
 Yes, it is a craft, yes it is a recipe, but the best part of it is
the personal touch. The giving of yourself. This Valentine Package should be made for
anyone you care about- this could be grandparents, a sick friend or anyone who could use a
hug. Look around your neighborhood. Look into your own family. If a class is going to
create this craft think about a small group that you would like to donate these treasures
to. All will be brightened by your efforts; your artistry; your art.
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