tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26350331280228052672024-03-05T15:31:50.372-08:00Rudolph Ramblings ............Preparing for Christmas Year RoundGingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338824525339714588noreply@blogger.comBlogger222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635033128022805267.post-53383666732219737612018-11-06T08:36:00.001-08:002018-11-06T08:36:52.112-08:00Peppermint Sugar Scrubs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm getting an early start on Christmas with these Peppermint Sugar Scrubs. I found the cute little jars at Dollar General.<br />
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1 cup granulated sugar<br />
1/2 cup coconut oil -softened but not melted<br />
15 drops of peppermint essential oil<br />
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Mix all ingredients together then divide into two bowls. Add red coloring to one bowl. I used red coloring for soap making and it worked fine.<br />
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These will keep for a couple of months with no problems.<br />
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<br />Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338824525339714588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635033128022805267.post-15406342979025621432015-01-08T06:23:00.000-08:002015-01-09T06:38:33.893-08:00Looking for Rudolph Part One: Printables RoundupJanuary is actually a great time to look for free printables. Many of these were added during the crazy weeks of December, where we couldn't take on even one more thing. Most importantly print or save them to your computer now because some may be time limited freebies! <br />
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These are a couple of years old but still as cute as can be. Game cards from <a href="http://www.themotherhuddle.com/free-christmas-printables-memory-game-story-telling-game-and-more/" target="_blank">The Mother Huddle.</a><br />
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Another cute game at <a href="http://www.overthebigmoon.com/christmas-song-cards-game-for-kids-free-printable/" target="_blank">Over The Big Moon</a></div>
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All the rage...chalkboard printables....frame them....hang them! They look super cute in white or red frames! These are available at <a href="http://artseefartsee./">ArtseeFartsee.</a> </div>
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Another sweet printable. In a red frame this will really pop! I think it would look nice with a nativity display! You can find it at: <a href="http://creatingeden12.blogspot.com/2012/11/free-christmas-printables.html" target="_blank">Creating Eden</a></div>
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There are several colorful free printables over at <a href="http://www.smilebox.com/cards/free-christmas-printables.html" target="_blank">SmileBox </a> I like that the colors are not traditional Christmas colors! </div>
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Happy printing....I'll be back next week with another round up of ideas! </div>
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I'm going to base my 2015 Rudolph Day list (loosely) on my Great Pumpkin Day framework. <br />
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<strong>January 2015:</strong> <strong>Looking for Rudolph in all the Right Places</strong> (gathering ideas for 2105)<br />
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<strong>February 2015: Rudolph Love</strong> (make a Christmas/winter craft or décor item)<br />
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<strong>March 2015: Mistletoe and Merry Making:</strong> (Party planning 2015 holiday season) <br />
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<strong>April 2015: Merry Christmas Memories</strong> (work on Elf journal or other memory keepers) <br />
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<strong>May 2015: Holiday Nibbles and Drinks</strong> (gather recipes to use in 2015)<br />
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<strong>June 2015:</strong> <strong>Stocking Stuffer Hunt</strong> (go on a shopping spree to get stocking stuffers done early) <br />
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<strong>July 2015: Counting the Days</strong> (planning advent calendar, gifts etc, as I want to do something different this year) <br />
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<strong>August 2015: It's Only an Elf</strong> (planning elf activities and gathering supplies)<br />
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<strong>September 2015:</strong> <strong>Weekly Challenges</strong> (set up weekly tasks/challenges for Sept-November to be ready early)<br />
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<strong>October 2015:</strong> <strong>Rocking Around the Christmas Tree</strong> (send out Save the Date cards for all events)<br />
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<strong>November 2015: Jingle Bell Kitchen</strong> (set up the kitchen for the holiday season)<br />
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<strong>December 2015: Celebrate the Day!</strong> <br />
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Each month I'll blog on Thursdays about the topic for that month's Rudolph Day...hopefully we will all keep on track! <br />
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During the month of December I have been hosting Happy Hour at my house every Thursday. The first week we had appetizers and drinks. The signature drink was Rudolph's Tipsy Sprtizer and it was yummy. The second week we did a Feliz Navidad dinner with Mexican food, of course! The signature drink was Merry Berry Christmas punch. The collage above is from the Feliz Navidad night! <br />
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Coming up on the 18th is a Dips, Chips, and Dessert night. That happy hour will be wine tasting and will feature a variety of wines! The happy hours have been a bit of work but they have certainly made for a festive December. Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338824525339714588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635033128022805267.post-6824119428279779332014-12-04T20:10:00.001-08:002014-12-04T20:11:38.052-08:00Christmas Thoughts<div class="irc_mutc">
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So last night the Christmas anxiety struck. You know what I mean... the...."oh my gosh"...I'll never get everything I want to get done accomplished before December 25th. It was time for a good nights sleep and a game plan today. First of all I reminded myself to take each day, each event as it comes. It's when I start listing them all and worrying about how they will unfold that the anxiety strikes.</div>
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It doesn't help that the shopping is not done either. In our early lean years I couldn't shop until payday but this year I have the Christmas cash I've saved all year....it's just getting to the stores. I ordered all that I could online and I hope a couple quick trips will help me round out the list. It also doesn't help that I'm "stuck" on a few people...like WHAT to get. I know that I will relax a lot more once I'm finished. It's always an awesome feeling. </div>
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We have several events we are hosting this year and I've already completed two of them with the third coming up on Saturday morning, a North Pole Breakfast with grandson Evan and some of my friend's children. Its a day full of elfish delights. The last two years we have had an Elf Dinner but this year with everyone's bust schedules a breakfast just worked better. There's more to come though...</div>
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Feliz Navidad ,,,Mexican Dinner/Happy Hour</div>
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Those are the ones I'm hosting....we also have our trip to Historic St Charles with friends for the great Santa adventure. They have Santas from all around the world! Then on December 21st we are off to the Fox Theater to see A Christmas Story. </div>
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Nestled in the month are church programs, elf missions, and other holiday fun too!</div>
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You can see why the anxiety tends to creep in but overall I LOVE it all. And best of all when the snow flies next month and I'm snowed in...I'll be ready for some peaceful quiet days. </div>
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From Rudolph Ramblings......Wishing you all a joyous start to the holiday season. </div>
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Or how about this super cute game: Don't Eat Rudolph. You can find it over at <a href="http://crystalscraftspot.blogspot.com/2012/12/dont-eat-rudolph-free-printable.html" target="_blank">Crystal's Craft Spot.</a></div>
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Reindeer noses can be a fun treat and there's a free printable bag topper at <a href="http://projectnursery.com/2013/12/classroom-holiday-treat/" target="_blank">Project Nursery.</a> </div>
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Here's a really cute Rudolph gift that would make a great party favor for your guests! It comes with a free printable and step by step directions at : <a href="http://www.triedandtrueblog.com/rudolph-christmas-gift-free-printable/" target="_blank">Tried and True.</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.livinginthemomentblog.com/2012/11/free-christmas-printables.html" target="_blank">Living in the Moment</a> has this free Rudolph printable that would look super cute framed and on your Rudolph buffet table! </div>
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And last here are some cute Rudolph Cupcake wrappers. There's a free printable thanks to<a href="http://mightydelighty.net/tag/cupcake-wrappers/" target="_blank"> Mighty Delighty. </a></div>
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This is a super cute snoman one from over at <a href="http://foxhollowcottage.com/2012/11/a-cottage-christmas-mantel-holiday-2012.html" target="_blank">Fox Hollow Cottage</a>. I love the vintage feel of the display!<br />
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Here's a fun one in red and white! There's even ideas for turning it into a New Years mantle over at <a href="http://www.makinghomebase.com/traditional-blue-and-silver-new-years-vignette/" target="_blank">Making Home Base</a></div>
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This rustic one is from <a href="http://hoosierhomemade.com/rustic-christmas-mantel/" target="_blank">Hoosier Homemade.</a> </div>
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I'm always on the lookout for free printables for décor or gift giving. These Merry and Bright printables can do both! They are over at <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/free-christmas-printables/">36th Avenue.</a> There is an 8 x 10 one and then one that prints smaller card sized versions of the print, along with some gifting ideas! <br />
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Here are some sweet treat printables to make your homemade gift pop with "special". These labels can be personalized and printed at <a href="http://blog.sassaby.com.au/day-3-christmas-treats-printables-free-printable/">Sassaby</a><br />
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Over at <a href="http://www.karaspartyideas.com/2012/12/free-printables-modern-festive-holiday-christmas-party.html">Kara's Party Ideas</a> there are quite a few cute printables with a North Pole theme, perfect for an elf dinner or a North Pole breakfast!<br />
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I hope you find some fun things to make your celebration of Christmas merry and bright. Just by adding a few special things you can change something that is "nice" into something "magical." My motto this year is "keep it simple" so again I stress just pick a couple of things and save your sanity! Then you can enjoy the magic of the holidays too! Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338824525339714588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635033128022805267.post-519080321251402672014-10-30T11:00:00.002-07:002014-10-30T11:01:38.591-07:00 Advent Calendars <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's time to start thinking advent calendars, especially if you are making one this year! Here is a fun Biblical and activity based one from <a href="http://www.creativelysouthern.com/2012/11/diy-advent-calendar.html#sthash.hcyYCX4p.dpbs">Creatively Southern.</a></div>
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And here's another unique take on an advent calendar....tiny buckets. This idea is from: <a href="http://journeychic.com/2011/12/05/colorful-bucket-advent-calendar-how-to/">Journey Chic</a></div>
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And another bucket one from: <a href="http://www.womansweekly.com/craft/mini-make-how-to-make-an-advent-calendar/">Women's Weekly.</a></div>
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Altoid tins from <a href="http://www.handkraftedbystephanie.com/2012/10/taylored-expressions-october-previews_3.html">Handkrafted by Stephanie</a></div>
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Or how about one that's a little more rustic or vintage. This one is from: A <a href="http://asubtlerevelry.com/recreate-project-paper-bag-advent">Subtle Revelry</a></div>
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<li>Outline the weeks you have ahead before Christmas and set some deadlines for completing your holiday tasks. </li>
<li>Take time to update your gift list and assess where you are. </li>
<li>Pull together your elf activities if you are doing those</li>
<li>Pencil in party dates (or set your date if you are having one)</li>
<li>Plan your Christmas Eve, Christmas morning, and Christmas Day menu</li>
<li>Pull together your shopping lists for baking</li>
<li>Gather any decorating plans and pick a day to make your house beautiful</li>
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Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338824525339714588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635033128022805267.post-82623107892413125092014-02-21T05:00:00.000-08:002014-02-23T05:26:15.868-08:00Gifts in a Jar: Patriotic This part of my Friday Series: Gifts in a Jar will focus on Memorial Day and 4th of July. These are two weekend where family gatherings and barbeques and other events take place. <br />
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Here are some great jar candles that would look great on your patio or elsewhere as centerpieces or just to brighten up your surroundings. You can find the details on these at <a href="http://thefrugalgirls.com/2013/05/4th-of-july-mason-jar-candle-holders.html">The Frugal Girls.</a><br />
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Your buffet table or picnic table will look great with some red, white, and blue jars! Cute holders for your plastic wear! Find the details on making these at <a href="http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/red-white-blue-mason-jars/">It All Started With Paint.</a> <br />
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Find this and other great ideas over at <a href="http://blog.hgtv.com/design/2011/06/21/4th-of-july-party-7-sweet-desserts-free-patriotic-printables/">HGTV </a>(along with some fun free printables) </div>
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Fun treat and party favor: Red, White, and Blue popcorn in a jar! See the directions and find the recipe for jello popcorn at <a href="http://whipperberry.com/2012/07/red-white-and-blue-popcorn-with-new-author-christene-houston.html">Whipperberry </a><br />
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My final Friday February Gifts in a Jar series post will give some ideas for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! See you next Friday! Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338824525339714588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635033128022805267.post-70846684810120495152014-02-14T15:25:00.001-08:002014-02-14T15:25:25.413-08:00Gifts in a Jar: EasterComing soon...Easter....and I hope around here SPRING....so tired of the cold and snow! This second post in my Friday series will be a round up of gifts in a jar ideas for Easter<br />
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Sweet Bunny Brownies Recipe and Printable: <a href="http://www.loraleelewis.com/blog/?p=12968">HERE</a><br />
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How abut these cute bunny jars you can fill with candy....repurpose some jars, pick up some dollar store bunnies and paint for a super cute project. <br />
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The first is this cute M & M jar idea with printable label from <a href="http://cincyshopper.com/diy-valentines-day-gift-mms-in-jar-with-free-printable-label/">Cincy Shopper.</a><br />
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I know Walmart has this Valentine's candy corn because my husband loves it. Here's a super cute label idea from <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/01/valentine-candy-corn-mason-jar-gift.html">Shaken Together.</a> <br />
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This Pretty Pink Popcorn mix is certainly different and sounds yummy You can find the recipe at <a href="http://www.theyummylife.com/pink_popcorn_mix">The Yummy Life. </a><br />
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Super cute Rainbow in a Jar idea from <a href="http://www.myownlabels.com/blog/rainbow-in-a-jar/">Evermine</a> blog</div>
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This one is skittles in a jar with "gold coins". Really cute as a teacher gift. This idea is from <a href="http://citymomsblog.com/dallas/catching-a-rainbow-a-st-patricks-day-gift-idea/">City Moms</a> blog. </div>
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Lucky Charms St Pat's Cakes in a jar. You can find the recipe <a href="http://theberry.com/2013/03/15/magically-delicious-22-photos-recipes/food-lucky-charms-3-2/">HERE</a>. </div>
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Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338824525339714588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635033128022805267.post-52233162249991487632014-01-25T01:00:00.000-08:002014-01-25T01:00:06.026-08:00Happy Rudolph DayOver at <a href="http://magicalholidayhome.com/magic/?p=808">Magical Holiday Home</a> you can read about the slant I am taking with Rudolph Day this year.<br />
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The posts at MHH will focus on defining what I want Christmas 2014 to look like and more importantly feel like. It will be a personal reflection on holiday traditions that may need to be dropped, or downsized or changed in some way. It will also be about making the things I "keep" more enjoyable! I started thinking about this when I read the book I featured here: The Christmas Travelers. Sometimes holding on to things, or events or doing things the same way every year can be too confining. It's ok to "skip something" one year, or do something a little different. If you don't like it you can always go back to the old way! </div>
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I don't really want to repost the same thing here at Rudolph Ramblings because some people read both blogs and it would just seem a bit mundane! Yet I want to approach my Rudolph Day posts a little differently. I love round ups and sharing things I find online (there are just so many good ideas) but I also know there are hundreds of bloggers doing just that (and some of them far better than I do). So I asked myself..."what can I post on Rudolph Day that will be different and yet truly mine/me?" </div>
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My 2014 Word is CELEBRATE...I have a lot to celebrate and I'm excited to be sharing some of my more personal and hopefully meaningful thoughts and ideas with you. Happy Rudolph Day...may you open the jar and partake of some Christmas spirit! </div>
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When a group of weary and not too happy travelers encounter each other in their quest for togetherness on Christmas day, they soon learn that Christmas is about more than just repeating the same things every year! </div>
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Holly will be familiar to anyone that has carried a child during the holiday season. She's tired and lonely and longing for family. In this tale she learns a bit more about what family truly is. </div>
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Jacq, (a busy business woman with some sadness of her own) learns you can't hide from Christmas even when you want to. No matter where you are, Christmas morning still comes! </div>
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This is an easy read and one that is sure to brighten the heart and put some real Christmas spirit into your season! Embark on the journey with these travelers and learn a lesson or two of your own. </div>
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<br />Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338824525339714588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635033128022805267.post-52680225842374145542013-10-15T04:36:00.001-07:002013-10-23T20:10:34.150-07:00Christmas TravelersComing soon....a BOOK REVIEW AND BOOK GIVE AWAY.....you can read a little about it over at <a href="http://gingersjourney.blogspot.com/2013/10/what-im-reading-tuesday-christmas.html">Gingers Journey</a>. <br />
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Check out this fun use for an old suitcase. So Christmas lovely!! Idea and photo from <a href="http://organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-suitcase-becomes-winter.html">Organized Clutter.</a><br />
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Here's a super cute idea (and a new twist on gifts in a jar) Snowmen in a jar. Marshmallows, Hot Chocolate mix and peppermint candies! Idea from <a href="http://www.bargainblessings.com/homemade-christmas-gift-ideas-stacked-jar-hot-chocolate-snowmen/">Bargain Blessings</a></div>
Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338824525339714588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635033128022805267.post-30643843862229747062013-09-25T19:07:00.000-07:002013-10-01T19:08:12.833-07:00Happy September Rudolph Day <div style="text-align: center;">
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Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338824525339714588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635033128022805267.post-78898523261117953182013-09-20T14:54:00.002-07:002013-09-20T14:55:30.379-07:00Baking Planner Pages<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<img alt="Botanical PaperWorks 12 Weeks of Christmas: 5 Free Printable Christmas Planner Pages" height="265" src="http://www.botanicalpaperworks.com/uploads/ck/images/BPW-FreePrintable-BakingList-web.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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I've rounded up some fun printable baking planner pages for you. This first one is from <a href="http://www.botanicalpaperworks.com/blog/read,article/361/free-printables-get-organized-with-these-christmas-planner-pages">Botanical Paperworks</a><br />
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A free printable baking planner page from <a href="http://christmas.organizedhome.com/printable/holiday-planner-pages">Organized Christmas,</a> </div>
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There's a sweet baking planner in this set and its an A5 size for smaller planners. From <a href="http://lovelyliving.com.au/family/printables/christmas/christmas-planner-printable">Lovely Living </a></div>
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Here's a simple baking planner sheet over at <a href="http://scatteredsquirrel.com/2012/11/holiday-baking-and-some-more-free-printables/">Scattered Squirrel.</a> There's also a second printable that lets you lay out the days you will be baking etc. </div>
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Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338824525339714588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635033128022805267.post-38093412661167059232013-09-13T09:31:00.000-07:002013-09-14T09:33:05.202-07:00Christmas Art Journals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Let's talk art journals. There are several great journaling approaches for December/Christmas. One is <a href="http://www.shimelle.com/paper/1638/journal-your-christmas-2012-sign-up-for-my-favourite-online-scrapbooking-class/">Journal Your Christmas by Shimelle</a> This is the first one I ever participated in and I must say....I never did finish it. :( The great thing is once you buy the class you can do it every year without repaying a fee. There are loads and loads of awesome ideas and pages to do throughout December. I think sometimes it's awesomeness overwhelms me as I don't consider myself too artistic. This one runs from December 1st until January 6th (the 12th day of Christmas)</div>
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There's also <a href="http://aliedwards.com/projects/december-daily">December Dailies</a> which are cool in their own right too. This one runs December 1st through the 25th. Of course, as always you can add more days if the mood strikes. Again, tons of creative ideas, inspiration, and guidance. <br />
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Then you have my messy sloppy version that I have done successfully for the last two years. I think by "freeing" myself from a "plan". I also "freed" myself from comparing my pages to others. They are sloppy, some are NOT very artistic but they all journal my December experience. </div>
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Here are a couple pages from last years art journal:</div>
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This one highlights the Elf Dinner party. </div>
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This one is one of our favorite hot drink recipes that we enjoy during the holiday season. </div>
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Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338824525339714588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635033128022805267.post-86547883619205416182013-09-06T03:44:00.000-07:002013-09-09T04:00:06.830-07:00Twelve Days of Christmas <div style="text-align: center;">
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It's a Twelve Days of Christmas Roundup. We start with these adorable printables that you can use with the fun 12 day gifts. This set is from <a href="http://www.thedatingdivas.com/lisa-m/the-12-days-of-christmas/">The Dating Divas.</a></div>
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Some simple yet cute printable tags to go with twelve little gifts from <a href="http://todaysmama.com/2011/12/printable-12-days-of-christmas-tags/">TodaysMama</a></div>
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How about a printable of the song itself from <a href="http://christmas-printables.com/free-printable-christmas-carols-and-songs.html#.Ui2osTEo6M8">Christmas Printables.</a> There are lots of tunes at this site so if you need lyrics, check it out. </div>
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For those of you doing an Christmas art journal.....some 12 Days of Christmas journaling cards....that are sized to fit nicely in those little baseball sized protector sheets. :) These little cuties are from <a href="http://ormolu.typepad.com/blog/2010/10/how-about-a-freebie.html">Rockin Paper and Scissors.</a> </div>
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Hope you enjoy my 12 days finds! Christmas is coming....like SOON! </div>
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If you are interested in having a cookie exchange this year then you have to check out these fabulous free printables for a cookie exchange. So sweet and it includes everything you'll need. You can find it at <a href="http://catchmyparty.com/blog/free-printables-throw-your-own-cookies-cocoa-christmas-party">Catch My Party.</a><br />
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Or you can add a little sparkle to your party with these free printables from <a href="http://blog.hwtm.com/2011/11/new-vintage-glam-holiday-theme-free-party-printables/">Hostess with the Mostess</a><br />
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How about a cookie decorating party, fun for kids or adults. Check out free printables to pull this one off over at <a href="http://www.celebratemag.com/content.aspx?id=22295">Celebrate</a> There are party invitations, milk bottle labels, rolling pin tags and Santa box labels. So sweet and colorful! <br />
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Happy August Rudolph Day....Don't forget to check out my post over at <a href="http://magicalholidayhome.com/magic/?p=714">Magical Holiday Home</a> for more elf ideas.<br />
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