Some of my fondest memories as a child were unpacking Christmas ornaments and unveiling the handmade ornaments from my childhood; a misshapen snowman, a painted star and a decorated Christmas tree shape. All of these offbeat and festive creations were homemade salt dough ornaments. The art of the salt dough making is an ancient one,…Continue reading Crafting Memories: Homemade Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments
Category: Crafts
Step by step instructions of fun and festive Christmas crafts
The Best Advent Calendars of 2022
Each year, the Christmas Gals curate a list of some of the very best advent calendars available. I must say….this year is one of our most fun! WHAT IS ADVENT? ‘Advent’ refers to the coming of Christ, or the first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four preceding…Continue reading The Best Advent Calendars of 2022
Let’s re-introduce ourselves!
It’s been a minute, so we thought that it was time to re-introduce ourselves. Welcome to Christmas Gals! We are so happy to share our love of Christmas with others. We love to decorate and celebrate this blessed holiday all year long. Let’s start with introductions! I’m Maureen or ‘Mo’ as everyone calls me and…Continue reading Let’s re-introduce ourselves!
PRIME DAYS – early Christmas shopping list!
Its Prime Days and we just can’t pass up a chance to put together our go-to list of early bird gifts for this year’s holiday season. Shop early and you can save BIG…especially during Prime Days! FOR THE HOME This 31″x20″ non-slip bath mat will match most bathroom décor and get a good chuckle from…Continue reading PRIME DAYS – early Christmas shopping list!
Christmas Gal Home Tour 2021
Walking through Christmas Gal Shendra’s house this time of year is nothing short of amazing! There are Christmas goodies around every corner and FINALLY she was willing to do a quick video showing the rest of us just how wonderful it is. From her vast collection of figurines to her Coca-Cola tree to the upside…Continue reading Christmas Gal Home Tour 2021
FIVE for August
Follow along to find the Christmas Gals’ five faves for the month of August! Each month we select five products, crafts or just inspiration that we want to share with our Christmas family!
FIVE for November
As I write this blog, the turkey is thawed and the green bean casserole is being prepared. Its Thanksgiving-Eve! And yes, that means we have much to be thankful for a feast to eat tomorrow, but to The Christmas Gals this really means we are in the home stretch to Christmas! This month’s five picks…Continue reading FIVE for November
FIVE for September
Last month, we introduced a new monthly blog that features five picks from The Christmas Gals. As we write this piece, we are just three months out from Christmas. That’s right – THREE MONTHS! Don’t hit the panic button yet. In the coming weeks, The Christmas Gals will kick into action with decorating and celebration…Continue reading FIVE for September
FIVE for August
Five for August is a new monthly blog we are introducing. Five quick picks from the Christmas Gals…products, events, ideas, etc. Got picks you want to share? Send us your ideas at ChristmasGals@yahoo.com. 2020 Holiday Fiestaware Fiestaware has been a staple in American homes for more than 80 years. The bold colors and durability of…Continue reading FIVE for August
New craft: Diamond painting
Stay-at-home orders earlier this year had many people looking for ways to fill their days. Whether it was cleaning out a junk drawer or binge-watching Netflix, we were all hungry for activities. Christmas Gal Shendra surprised me with a delivery of a new craft during the early days of the shutdown. The long, thin box…Continue reading New craft: Diamond painting