This is a novel but necessary concept for many people in this economic climate. Forced by circumstance (lay-off, bankruptcy, foreclosure, health problems, other catastrophes,) many Americans will be having a “Buy Nothing” Christmas, or at least a “Buy a WHOLE LOT LESS” Christmas this year. Even if you aren’t under tremendous economic pressure, there are [...]
Pop-Up cards can be very expensive, but with some cardstock, printer, and an exacto knife, you could be on your way to pop-up card heaven! Take this simple card to the next level by having kids decorate the tree, printing it on watercolor paper and painting it, or Photoshop your own Christmas tree into the [...]
What are you knitting for Christmas? You’ve got just a couple of months now to plan and complete a few hand-knit gifts! We’re not talking Fair Isle cardigan sweaters here, folks, but small beginner projects that even kids who are new to knitting can complete in a short time. One of the greatest knitting projects [...]
I love to get Christmas cards! I’m not so great at sending them every year, though. I think the motivator to actually sending them out is to have a great card that you are proud of. My favorite option is to upload a photo somewhere and get cool stuff printed using that photo. One site [...]
Okay, I’m not really a coffee drinker. I enjoy the occasional cup at Starbucks or Cafe du Monde. Who can resist that? The problem is when we are entertaining over the holidays and dessert time rolls around. “Do you have any coffee?” “Uh, no. I don’t even have a coffee maker.” This conversation has occurred [...]