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What Was Christmas Like in 1900?
Travel back over 100 years to learn what Christmas was like in 1900. I've researched vintage newspapers and diaries to create a picture of Christmas time in 1900 to 1909.
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5 Christmas Eve Traditions to Start With Your Familiy
Need a special activity for Christmas Eve? Here are some suggestions. Why not start a tradition for the family to look forward to?
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Christmas Hacks
I'm sure you would like some Christmas shortcuts to make life easier in December! Here are my tips for thrifty or fun or offbeat ways to make your Christmas merrier.
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Decorate a Patriotic Christmas Tree
Show your patriotism by decorating a red, white, and blue Christmas tree this year. Get ideas to turn your tree into a tribute to veterans or a celebration of your political passions or just to honor being an American.
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What Was Christmas Like in the 1920s?
Find out what Christmas was like in America in the 1920s. What activities were popular, what gifts were exchanged, and how was it different from Christmas now?
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Australian Christmas Songs and Slang
Australian Christmas songs are often playful, reflecting the humor of the land down under. Listen to these music samples and learn the meanings behind common Aussie slang terms to help you interpret the lyrics.
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A Family History Christmas Tree
Decorate your Christmas tree with a family history theme. This theme is perfect for a genealogist or anyone wanting to honor their ancestors. Here are some tips for creating one with photos and other special decorations.
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Alone at Christmas
It's challenging to celebrate Christmas all alone when it seems everyone else if gathering with family. Try these ideas for a cozy Christmas for one.
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The Causes of Christmas Day Disappointment
Do you find yourself feeling let down on or after Christmas day or during the holiday season in general? Christmas day disappointment is more common than you might realize. There are a number of possible factors that might contribute to this strange phenomenon.
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What Was Christmas Like in the 1940s?
Travel back in time to see what Christmas was like in the 1940s. Discover movies, music, and stories from the war years and beyond.
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How to Cat-Proof Your Christmas
Cats and Christmas decorations can be a disaster. It's important to protect your tree, ornaments, food, and above all, your cat during December.
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How to Save Money on Christmas Cards
Here are some tips for streamlining your Christmas card process so you can save money and time. You might even decide to give them up entirely. Learn about the pros and cons of giving up on paper holiday cards.
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What Was Christmas Like in the 1930s?
I combed through old newspapers to find out what Christmas was like during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Here's what I found.
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Stuck With Unwanted Gifts - What to Do
What can you do if the gifts you receive are just wrong for you or undermine your minimalist lifestyle? Here's how to change this pattern of bad gifts or too many gifts.
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How to Store Christmas Decorations After the Holiday
Get ideas to streamline storing away all the Christmas decorations. Take good care of all your special items.
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What Was Christmas Like in 1910?
Learn about the gifts, activities, clothing, and customs of Christmas from over 100 years ago, 1910.
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Christmas Tree Theme: Miniature Baskets
Miniature baskets look delightful on a small Christmas tree. Here's how to get the most out of this theme.
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Why It's OK to Say "Happy Holidays" and "Merry Xmas"
People say that "happy holidays" and the word "Xmas" are anti-religious. Wrong! Here's the real story behind those words.
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An ABC Christmas Countdown
Let's count down the 25 days to Christmas using the alphabet to feature favorite holiday memories. Included are lists of ABC topics for December journaling or blogging.
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Make a Christmas Village from Cardboard
Create your own Christmas village from cardboard. It's fun and you save a lot of money. Try these tips and video tutorials to get you started.
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Tips for a Less Stressful Holiday
Feel overwhelmed at Christmas time? Try these tips for streamlining your holiday chores and enjoying it more.
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Should Santa Slim Down?
Perhaps we could put our heads together to come up with a diet and exercise plan for Santa? All that weight can't be good for him.
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Add Sparkle to Your Christmas Tree
Here are tips for adding some sparkle to your Christmas tree with a variety of glass ornaments and other shiny things. It's the time of year to bring on the bling.
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Advice for Men Who Waited Too Late Getting a Gift
It's a cliche that men hate to shop and sometimes forget to get a gift for their sweetie until it's too late. If it happened to you, here's the solution.
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Have a Little House on the Prairie Christmas
For a frugal Christmas, get the family excited about using Little House on the Prairie as the theme. Here are activities and ideas for a fun-filled special holiday just like Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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How to Reuse or Upcycle Old Christmas Cards
Don't toss those Christmas cards right after the holiday. There are dozens of ways to repurpose them. Here's how to save money and cut down on waste by using those cards again.
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Thrifty and Useful Gifts for a Child's Christmas Stocking
Trying to fill your child's Christmas stocking without wasting money on useless junk? Here are some ideas for frugal and useful stocking stuffers for kids.
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Frugal Gift Wrapping Tips
You can have an attractive present without splurging big bucks on elaborate bows, decorated wrapping paper, and rolls of ribbon. Check out the ideas and tips for frugal gift wrapping.
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Frugal Gift Ideas for Coworkers
So, you want to get your coworkers a gift, but don't want to overspend. Here are fun ideas, crafts, and foods to make them happy and keep your budget on track.
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Start a Family Christmas Ornament Tradition
Start a family tradition by giving each member an ornament for the holiday.
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Decorate Like Disney at Christmas
Disney is a favorite Christmas destination for the beauty of its decorations. You can achieve that look at your home or office.
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Free Christmas Ornaments
You don't need to spend a fortune making your Christmas tree colorful and pretty. Here are thrifty tips for free and almost free decorations.
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Make a Photo Collage Gift
Gather family photos to make a collage for a gift for Christmas or another occasion. Check out my suggestions and examples.
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Make a Bleach Bottle Santa Face
My parents made dozens of these yarn Santa faces. The base is a bleach bottle but it turns out delightful. Everyone loves them. Here's how to make your own.
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Hot Rod Christmas Cards
Don't send a ho-hum Christmas card. You need a card that shows your interest, your passion for street rods or vintage autos. These are fun and Christmasy and all about cars.
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Christmas Fairy Garden
Fairy gardens are so much fun to create. Don't wait for summer, make one especially for Christmas. Here are tips for what to include in your Christmas themed fairy garden. A fun project for all ages.
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Random Acts of Christmas Kindness
It's a sad Christmas if someone lacks gifts or food. When others see that and help them out, that sad holiday becomes a joyful one. A random act of kindness gladdens both the giver and the receiver.
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How to Make a Victorian Fan Christmas Ornament
All you need to make Victorian-style ornaments for the Christmas tree is wide ribbon, scissors, and a needle and thread.
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Handsome Christmas Mailbox Swags
Your mailbox can be the prettiest one on the street with a seasonal greenery swag. The artificial ones last for years and even have cordless lights to brighten the scene. Lovely!
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Mexican Christmas Tree Ornaments
Crepe paper flowers, sombreros and mariachi figures... it's a Mexican Christmas tree. Make your own ornaments or buy some that are ready to hang. Feliz Navidad!
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Mail a Present Without Crushing the Bow
Mailing gifts gets frustrating if the pretty bows are crushed in the mail. Learn an easy, inexpensive way to protect the bows so your presents arrive as pretty as when you first wrapped them.
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Florida Christmas Tree Ornaments
Whether you live in Florida or just wish you did, you can treat yourself to a Florida-themed Christmas tree. Having lived in the Sunshine State for 10 years, I have some great ideas to make it special.
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Make a Pine Cone Pixie Ornament
Using acorns and pine cones, make an easy pixie ornament for the Christmas tree. It's cute and oh, so simple.
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African Christmas Ornaments
Decorate your tree with special ornaments from Africa. Celebrate the country of your ancestry or the entire continent. Add some African animals and some handmade ornaments. Delightfully unique.
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How to Decorate a Golf Cart for Christmas
Make your golf cart holiday-appropriate! Add some Christmas touches to your golf cart for riding around the course or your golf-cart-friendly community.
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Beach Christmas Cards
Whether you leave along the coast or just wish you did, you can tantalize your friends with these beach Christmas cards. Your cards will stand out from all the snow scenes that everyone else sends.
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Decorate a Library Christmas Tree
You want your library's Christmas tree to evoke oohs and ahs. Perhaps you want a book related theme or local theme. Maybe you want it to raise funds or bring in donations. Here are ideas for you.
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Make a Thrifty Christmas into a Merry Christmas
Don't let lack of money mean an unhappy Christmas. There are many free and inexpensive ways to have a happy holiday for your family. Check out my tips for a thrifty and merry Christmas.
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Find a Theme for a Christmas Tree
Make your Christmas tree reflect your travels and places you've lived over the years. You can make or buy ornaments or bring them back as souvenirs. You'll have a tree that's unique to you!