Christmas Countdown 2014 Giveaway

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Make Your Own Indoor Snowball Fight

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I have the cheapest, most easy neighbor gift EVER!

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Christmas Countdown Candle

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Advent calendars and activities are so fun.  Here’s another idea that is quick and easy to make.

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Bewitchin Project Block Party #19

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Welcome to Bewitchin Projects Block Party Sundays.

A place for our creative friends to share and network with each other.  

We are always so inspired by you.  Thanks so much for sharing your fabulous ideas.

Be sure to spread the love by pinning and sharing your favorite projects, as well.

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As your hosts we are having a blast and are thrilled to see all the amazing talent.  Our goal is to bring you even more fun, love, and exposure.  You will be seen on 9 blogs!!!!  So many people will see your awesomeness and each weekly party will ROCK!

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Outside Christmas Decor

Do you decorate your door or front porch for the holidays?  It’s been a while since I did anything more than hang a wreath.  The last few years have been a hard one since losing my son and I haven’t had the motivation.  This year I thought I would go all out because it certainly helps my Christmas spirit, but also it was Jeremy’s favorite holiday.  He would have the lights on the house in October.  He was an outdoor lighting technician and was always so proud of the Christmas lights he would hang on huge, beautiful homes.  I remember the times he would drive us around to see them.  So many good memories!

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Christmas Almonds

I can’t believe it’s already December 5th.  I hope you’re enjoying each day of this Christmas season.

Here’s a favorite recipe of mine.  I got it from my Mom and I make it nearly every year at this time.  If you love almonds these will be addicting. These are perfect for gifts, as well.  I hope you enjoy.

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Gingerbread Crisps and Hot Chocolate Bar

I have a little nook/desk in my home that never gets used.  I’ve been wanting to set up a hot chocolate bar for the holidays and decided the nook would be the perfect place.  It’s not in the way, but close to the kitchen for easy access.  I’m thrilled with how it turned out.  I think any small table or shelf would work perfectly, too.

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Feed The Birds

DAY THREE OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN….

I’m so enjoying this series of posts.  It gives me a little extra motivation to accomplish the little extra things I’ve always wanted to do.  Making this bird feeder is one of them.  Here’s a fun activity that the whole family will enjoy.  I love being able to sit inside my warm house and watch out the window as a bird fills his tummy.

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Smells Of Christmas

It’s Day Two of our Christmas Countdown.  We are having a blast!  Christmas has always been my favorite.  I especially love the reason we celebrate this day, but it’s also that Christmas touches every sense we have.  It envelops our whole body.  There is so much beauty to be seen with the lights and decor, listening to incredible music we save for just this time of year, the touch of a hug from all we meet, tasty food and treats, and then there’s the smells….Oh the smells.  The scents of pine, spice, and orange are my favorites and brings back so many memories.  

I remember the first time I made an orange and clove pomander in elementary school.  The smells in the classroom were so good.  

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Flocked Ribbon Ideas

Hi Everyone!  Welcome to our Christmas Countdown!  The next 25 days will be full of ideas and fun on our blog.  We are so excited you are here.

In the past I have not been a fan of the old fashioned flocked ribbon.  I think it’s because it is only one sided, seamed cheap looking, and is stiff.  I decided to give it another try.  You know what?  I kind of like (love) it now.  I love the look of velvet and flocked ribbon is a close second.  It’s very inexpensive, which is a bonus, and easy to find.

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Here are some ways I have used it to embellish presents.  I love the look of Kraft and red together.  It feels so natural and Kraft paper is so inexpensive and versatile.  For smaller gifts I use painter’s paper found in hardware stores because it’s thinner and easier to use.  I’m also loving the new My Mind’s Eye Joyous line.  I used several items to help embellish my packages.

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