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
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FIVE Helpful tips for packing and organizing Christmas Décor
I won’t start taking down my Christmas decorations for another week or so…..just can’t bear the idea of an empty house! But, when the time is right, there are a few tips that The Christmas Gals are sharing to make the job a little easier this time of year….and in the coming year when you…Continue reading FIVE Helpful tips for packing and organizing Christmas Décor
Santa’s travel: A Family Room Christmas tour
I wanted to try something a little different this year in our family room. As with most families, this is our most used room of the house. Its where we relax and watch movies together. Its where naps are taken on lazy weekends. And, its the room where we gather after opening gifts on Christmas…Continue reading Santa’s travel: A Family Room Christmas tour
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
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
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
Send a special message from your Elf!
Your Elf on the Shelf has flown back to the North Pole, but the magic doesn’t need to end for your family! It has now been over a month since we said goodbye to Christmas, but this is a great time to have a little fun and send your little ones a message from their…Continue reading Send a special message from your Elf!