This year, the holidays are going to be especially tough for a lot of families — so what better time to rediscover the true meaning of the season, sitting down with the kids to create new traditions that have more to do with creativity and shared experience than spending hard-earned money at the mall? Here’s a round-up of wonderful ideas, patterns, and tutorials for other frugal holiday decorations that you can make yourself…
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by guest on December 17, 2007
Today’s guest is DazzlinDonna, who lives up to her name with a simply dazzling personalized gift idea that combines the virtues of thrift and creativity with the kind of real meaning we seek in the holiday season. Thanks for sharing this, Donna! ~Jen
Christmas Remembrance Gifts
The holiday season is meant to be a [...]
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Elizabeth, over at the Chic Design Cafe, got me into browsing the Christmas ornaments at West Elm — Not your Grandma’s Christmas ornaments, she says, and right on!
Venetian glass lizards for the Christmas tree, anyone?
Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like an elegant reptile…
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