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
Category: Just For Fun
2020 Advent Calendar finds
When I was little, there was something so exciting about opening the little door on our old cardboard advent house and finding that treasured piece of chocolate each morning. The little German-made cardboard house had been used year after year and some of the doors sat permanently open, but the vibrant colors and graphics of…Continue reading 2020 Advent Calendar finds
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
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!
Robot Christmas tree is perfect for boys’ playroom
We moved into our current house in 2014, and while looking for homes, I would always evaluate each house as to whether or not it would be fun to decorate for Christmas. My then 4-year-old knew me so well…he even called me on it while we were house hunting. He saw me gazing off at…Continue reading Robot Christmas tree is perfect for boys’ playroom
The ultimate bucket list this holiday
The holidays will fly by and The Christmas Gals want to be sure that you and your family are doing all the fun and important things together this Christmas. Here is a (printable) bucket list for you and your family to follow: Build a gingerbread house Gingerbread houses come as easy kits at most retailers.…Continue reading The ultimate bucket list this holiday
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!