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Advent Calendar Revisited

patricia — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:33:16 +0000

Do you recognize the signs that Christmas is already on its way? Sure you do. Children are back in school, the Halloween candy and costumes are on display, and very soon, the holiday decorations will be nudging their way into every nook and cranny of your favorite stores. My L.L. Bean catalogue arrived yesterday with the suggestion to, “Wrap up your holiday shopping early with the best possible gifts at the best possible prices.” [read full article]

Advent

patricia — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 03:11:17 +0000

by Cory L. Kemp

What is your first reaction when you know you have guests coming to your home? My first instinct is to begin a list of all the things I need to do before they arrive, make space in my schedule and my home so that they are comfortable being here, and give myself permission through my planning to enjoy the treat of their presence…[read full article]

Home Made Advent Calendars

patricia — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 04:05:23 +0000

by S. Roberts

Advent calendars are brilliant for counting down the days to Christmas. Every morning you have the fun of finding the next door and seeing whatâ€™s hiding behind it. Chocolate calendars are very nice with a chocolate treat behind each door. You could make your own calendar. The best thing about making your own calendar is that you can put your favourite thing behind each door, or perhaps you could put the gifts you are most wanting Santa to bring you behind each door. [read full article]