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80Yankee 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 4 weeks ago
70Secret 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 5 weeks ago
64"Green" Giftwrap
by Pat Merewether
All you have to do is gaze out your window the day after Christmas to realize that all that wrapping paper is taking a toll on our landfills and planet. Here are some of our more durable and earth-friendly... published 9 days ago
72Fun, 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 3 months ago
77Indoor Water Parks
by Pat Merewether
Zender's Splash Village - Frankenmuth, MI USA, an indoor water park is right next to Bronner's the ‘world's largest Christmas store. I took my daughter and our four grandkids there this summer and it's... published 9 months ago
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67Findng 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 2 months ago
62White 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 2 months ago
59Tips 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 2 months ago
68Christmas Gift Ideas for the Men In Your Life
by Pat Merewether
It is often hard to find a gift for some of the men on our list. Here are some ideas that have worked well for me over the years. These are ideas are ten dollars or less. 1. A box of good chocolates is a... published 2 weeks ago
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