One of the most endearing parts of the Christmas holiday is the memories we have of our childhood or family through the years. For The Christmas Gals, most of our childhood was centered around the 1980’s. We were the Cabbage Patch Kid, Rubik’s Cube and electric synthesizer generation (yes, all of those were some of…Continue reading TOTALLY RAD: Christmas in the 1980’s
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‘Tis the Season to Shop Early: Why Getting Ahead on Christmas Shopping is a Smart Move
This year, let’s break away from the last-minute shopping stress and embrace a more relaxed and thoughtful approach. Shopping early for Christmas, even beginning in the summer months, is not only a good idea but can be a rewarding experience. As we write this, we are 21 weeks from Christmas. Seems so far away, right?…Continue reading ‘Tis the Season to Shop Early: Why Getting Ahead on Christmas Shopping is a Smart Move
Pop of color this holiday season
I like to say I’m a traditionalist when it comes to holiday decorating, in particular to the colors I use. I like red. I like green. I like white and maybe a little blue. Okay, I’m boring. I admit, though, that I love to live vicariously through the pages of magazines and the boards on…Continue reading Pop of color this holiday season
Easy Christmas pillow sham
We decorate everywhere for Christmas. I mean everywhere. Even the bedrooms! A few year back, I had purchased a beautiful Christmas quilt as a treat to myself for my birthday. As beautiful as the quilt was, it only came with the quilt and didn’t have any pillows or pillow sham covers that would match. I…Continue reading Easy Christmas pillow sham
Oh, kitchen tree!
During the holidays, much of my time as a mom of three little ones is spent in the kitchen. I would love to say that I’m in the kitchen making gourmet meals or baking made-from-scratch Christmas cookies. In reality, most of my time is spent just cleaning up from our messes. Maybe its the amount…Continue reading Oh, kitchen tree!
Because we all have a little elf in us…
Who doesn’t want to be one of Santa’s helpers? We sure do! The Christmas Gals have your first step into elf-hood covered with this year’s Elf Name Generator. From Baby Sing Along and Sprinkles Sticky Fingers, enjoy!
12 Hobby Lobby picks this season
Hobby Lobby is a mecca of Christmas goodness with thousands of products just waiting to be plucked from the shelves and placed into your home. Okay, maybe it’s not as spiritual or moving a place for you as it is for the Christmas Gals. But, we do guarantee that you will find oodles of Christmas…Continue reading 12 Hobby Lobby picks this season
2019’s 10 BEST Advent Calendars for Kids
Advent calendars are such a fun and interactive way to engage your children in the excitement building up to Christmas. I remember so clearly the beautiful German-made cardboard house that I had as child. The illustrated house had pop out windows and doors, each hiding a special chocolate coin or treat. Today, my family has…Continue reading 2019’s 10 BEST Advent Calendars for Kids
Red, white and blue Christmas!
Last spring, out of the blue, Hamilton tickets became available to my family. The tickets were for a summer performance, and we jumped at the chance to go to this legendary show. I had heard so much chatter about this play, but never listened to the music. I honestly didn’t think we would ever have…Continue reading Red, white and blue Christmas!
Coca-Cola Christmas collection
Its hard for many of us to remember a time without Santa sipping an ice-cold Coca-Cola. The images of the perfectly plump Santa Claus drinking a refreshing Coca-Cola under the Christmas tree has become a staple illustration and widely collectible merchandise for both Christmas and Coca-Cola aficionados. Hi, its Christmas Gal Shendra here! I have…Continue reading Coca-Cola Christmas collection