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Yankee Gift Swap TIps and Ideas
by Pat Merewether
GIFT SWAP The Yankee swap is a lot of fun and I've gotten a couple of useful items from them, but more important, I had a lot of laughs at them as well. I've also attended a ‘re-gifter' swap and a... published 2 months ago
Fun, Cheap Crafts for Making Gifts
by Pat Merewether
Fall crafts for kids are great fun and there are many natural and/or free materials available. Bird-feeder wreaths and bird houses made with dried gourds are two of our favorites. BIRD-FEEDER WREATH You... published 4 months ago
Polish Pastries - Lemon Raspberry Wedding Cake
by Pat Merewether
I grew up in a multicultural neighborhood near Detroit, MI in the 1960's. Most of the families settled there after WWII. Next door was a family who's Grandparents were born in Poland. "Buba" or the paternal... published 10 months ago
Secret Santa Gift Ideas
by Pat Merewether
Hand Dipped Candy Is Always Welcome! The Secret Santa gift exchange is fun and takes a lot of stress off shoppers too. Each person in the game places their name on a piece of paper and folds it so the name is... published 3 months ago
White Elephant Gift Swaps
by Pat Merewether
A White Elephant swap is traditionally an American or "Yankee" game. Here is the basic game, however, I've played several variations which I'll explain later. Each person brings a rather useless or odd item,... published 3 months ago
Findng the Perfect Holiday Gift for Everyone on Your List
by Pat Merewether
GIFTS FOR EVERYONE: Finding a gift for everyone without going broke is a tall order. For some folks the list contains only a few people, while for others the list reaches the floor. I worked in an office... published 3 months ago
Gifts For Children For $15 - $20
by Pat Merewether
GIFTS for kids $10 to $25 dollars Finding gifts for the children on your list doesn’t have to put you in the poor house. Here are some ideas to help you make the kids on your list happy and not break... published 2 months ago
Tips For Holiday Decorating
by Pat Merewether
Decorating for the holidays can become routine and rather boring. I try to do a little something different every year. Nothing super dramatic, just a little touch here and there. Wall Art If you have... published 3 months ago
Holiday Gift Ideas for Men
by Pat Merewether
GIFTS FOR MEN $25 For some reason the man on my list are always harder to shop for than the kids or women. When I ask my husband or my Dad what they want they always mumble something like, "Aw, I don't... published 3 months ago
Easy Dog Treat Recipe
by Pat Merewether
Tough cookies may not be a favorite among people, but pups love them! They're easy to make, as the consistency is the key. This makes a huge batch. I bake these every year and give them to the dogs in... published 3 weeks ago








