Well it is the week before Thanksgiving and it is getting cold here. The leaves are almost all blown off the trees; and the days are hazy and sunless. And all I got to say about that is 'Blah'.
Been crocheting, I have finished five hats for Christmas gifts and am working on a matching scarf for one of them. Can't load up pics of them now, or wandering eyes might see them ... shh.
Been making Christmas cards for deployed military people; for a project with the DAV Auxiliary.
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
New Squidoo Lens on Making a Christmas Newsletter
Here is a link to my newest Squidoo lens [I made 2 tonight, woohoo]; it is about a quick and easy way to make a Christmas newsletter. Hope you check it out. Thanks.
http://www.squidoo.com/Christmas-Newsletter
http://www.squidoo.com/Christmas-Newsletter
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Family Back Home
Well the family is all back home from Ohio.
So the solitude is at an end. However, it had it's effect, I am much more centered and grounded and dealing with them much better.
They opened their Christmas presents from me when they got home. Two youngest kids got denim cathedral windows quilts -- one in red & blue and the other one in all blue.
Got my 2nd son's Army denim cathedral window quilt started, but I am short on the fabric and the local Walmarts don't have it in stock.
So the solitude is at an end. However, it had it's effect, I am much more centered and grounded and dealing with them much better.
They opened their Christmas presents from me when they got home. Two youngest kids got denim cathedral windows quilts -- one in red & blue and the other one in all blue.
Got my 2nd son's Army denim cathedral window quilt started, but I am short on the fabric and the local Walmarts don't have it in stock.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas
Warmest Christmas wishes to all of you.
This year has been a year of more changes that any in my life.
God is good and faithful; I have a warm roof, clothes and food. All my kids are healthy.
May all you have a wonderful Christmas.
May God protect all of our military members who are sacrificing so that we can have a peaceful Christmas.
This year has been a year of more changes that any in my life.
God is good and faithful; I have a warm roof, clothes and food. All my kids are healthy.
May all you have a wonderful Christmas.
May God protect all of our military members who are sacrificing so that we can have a peaceful Christmas.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Too much to do; too little time
I think that is the voice echoing in all our heads today. With Christmas only 5 days away; time is getting tight.
I got a list of things I want to get done before Christmas; some will get done, not sure about all of it.
But I am not going to harass myself because I did what I could; we can not push ourselves to do more and more 24/7/365.
I am always looking for peace but at the same time, I am making huge to do lists; I think there is a connection there. The longer the to do list the less peace there is.
I got a list of things I want to get done before Christmas; some will get done, not sure about all of it.
But I am not going to harass myself because I did what I could; we can not push ourselves to do more and more 24/7/365.
I am always looking for peace but at the same time, I am making huge to do lists; I think there is a connection there. The longer the to do list the less peace there is.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Addressing Christmas Cards and Family History
It is time we start working on finishing up the Christmas newsletter and getting the Christmas cards ready to send messages of love to our family friends, both near and far.
As you are doing that, if you remember new facts about your family; quickly open up your genealogy management program; and add them. New marriage add it. New baby, add them. Don't worry that you don't have complete details now. Add what you know and then when you find more, you can go back in and edit it. Don't forget that after Christmas presents are open and dinner is served, is a good time to reminisce and you can do some updating then, if you remember to take along some information. A little planning now; will reap rewards later.
As you are doing that, if you remember new facts about your family; quickly open up your genealogy management program; and add them. New marriage add it. New baby, add them. Don't worry that you don't have complete details now. Add what you know and then when you find more, you can go back in and edit it. Don't forget that after Christmas presents are open and dinner is served, is a good time to reminisce and you can do some updating then, if you remember to take along some information. A little planning now; will reap rewards later.
Christmas cards for Soldiers update
Well yesterday I got my cards mailed out for the soldiers. I sent 81.
Every year, you buy a box of Christmas cards; and send out how many you need and have some left. You bought them, paid good money for them, so you aren't going to just throw them away. So you save them. But the next year, you want fresh new cards; so you buy more.
I took all these leftover cards; and then spent a whole whopping $3.00 at Dollar Tree; where I found boxes of 16 cards for $1.00.
This is simple to do. Address them inside to something like, "Dear Soldier". Then I signed them: Thank you! Merry Christmas and my name. Easy peasy, as the kids say. Thank that soldier for paying the price to let you enjoy freedom.
Do it now; even if you just send one, that is another soldier that will know he is appreciated.
If you send multiple cards; mail them in the same large envelope. So I now have all the envelopes left from these cards that I can use to mail out other things. That's a win-win.
Every year, you buy a box of Christmas cards; and send out how many you need and have some left. You bought them, paid good money for them, so you aren't going to just throw them away. So you save them. But the next year, you want fresh new cards; so you buy more.
I took all these leftover cards; and then spent a whole whopping $3.00 at Dollar Tree; where I found boxes of 16 cards for $1.00.
This is simple to do. Address them inside to something like, "Dear Soldier". Then I signed them: Thank you! Merry Christmas and my name. Easy peasy, as the kids say. Thank that soldier for paying the price to let you enjoy freedom.
Do it now; even if you just send one, that is another soldier that will know he is appreciated.
If you send multiple cards; mail them in the same large envelope. So I now have all the envelopes left from these cards that I can use to mail out other things. That's a win-win.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Brighten a Soldier's Day - Send a Card
Please remember that freedom is not free. Many of our soldiers and veterans have no one to send them a kind word on a holiday.
http://www.redcross.org/email/saf/
Holiday Mail for Heroes
From the front lines to the home front, the American Red Cross provides service members, their families and veterans with the care and assistance they need.
The Red Cross is partnering with Pitney Bowes this holiday season for the Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign. For the second year in a row, we’re collecting holiday cards to distribute to American service members, veterans and their families in the United States and around the world. Pitney Bowes is generously donating technology, resources and postage to make this holiday card program possible.
Our goal is to collect and distribute one million holiday cards to spread holiday cheer and facilitate thanks to these brave individuals and families.
Please send cards to this address, following the guidelines listed below:
Holiday Mail for HeroesPO Box 5456Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
Card Guidelines
Please follow these guidelines when mailing a card to ensure that your card will quickly reach service members, veterans and their families. Every card received will first be screened for hazardous materials by Pitney Bowes and then reviewed by Red Cross volunteers working in one of 16 sorting stations around the country.
* All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Cards sent after this date will be returned to sender.
* Participants are encouraged to limit the number of cards they submit to 25 from any one person or 50 from any one class or group. If you are mailing a larger quantity, please bundle the cards and place them in large mailing envelopes. Each card does not need its own envelope or postage.
* Please ensure that all cards are signed.
* Please use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.” Cards addressed to specific individuals can not be delivered through this program.
* Please send cards as opposed to long letters which delay a quick review process.
* Please do not include email or home addresses on the cards, as the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships.
* Please do not include inserts of any kind, including photos, as these items will be removed during the reviewing process.
* All cards received may be used in program publicity efforts, including appearing in broadcast, print or online mediums.
http://www.redcross.org/email/saf/
Holiday Mail for Heroes
From the front lines to the home front, the American Red Cross provides service members, their families and veterans with the care and assistance they need.
The Red Cross is partnering with Pitney Bowes this holiday season for the Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign. For the second year in a row, we’re collecting holiday cards to distribute to American service members, veterans and their families in the United States and around the world. Pitney Bowes is generously donating technology, resources and postage to make this holiday card program possible.
Our goal is to collect and distribute one million holiday cards to spread holiday cheer and facilitate thanks to these brave individuals and families.
Please send cards to this address, following the guidelines listed below:
Holiday Mail for HeroesPO Box 5456Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
Card Guidelines
Please follow these guidelines when mailing a card to ensure that your card will quickly reach service members, veterans and their families. Every card received will first be screened for hazardous materials by Pitney Bowes and then reviewed by Red Cross volunteers working in one of 16 sorting stations around the country.
* All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Cards sent after this date will be returned to sender.
* Participants are encouraged to limit the number of cards they submit to 25 from any one person or 50 from any one class or group. If you are mailing a larger quantity, please bundle the cards and place them in large mailing envelopes. Each card does not need its own envelope or postage.
* Please ensure that all cards are signed.
* Please use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.” Cards addressed to specific individuals can not be delivered through this program.
* Please send cards as opposed to long letters which delay a quick review process.
* Please do not include email or home addresses on the cards, as the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships.
* Please do not include inserts of any kind, including photos, as these items will be removed during the reviewing process.
* All cards received may be used in program publicity efforts, including appearing in broadcast, print or online mediums.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
The Turkeys Have Landed!
Sizzix Turkey die cuts now in my Heritage Scraps store.
So cute for Thanksgiving school or church crafts
or Name cards at Thanksgiving dinner.
Check them out
http://stores.ebay.com/Heritage-Scraps
So cute for Thanksgiving school or church crafts
or Name cards at Thanksgiving dinner.
Check them out
http://stores.ebay.com/Heritage-Scraps
Gingerbread House die cuts Available!
Sizzix Gingerbread House die cuts now in my Heritage Scraps store.
Check it out
Available in your choice of color.
http://stores.ebay.com/Heritage-Scraps
Check it out
Available in your choice of color.
http://stores.ebay.com/Heritage-Scraps
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Christmas is Coming!
49 days til Christmas!
Do you find that exciting or are you starting to freak out a little?
Planning ahead makes it all go smoother.
Here is a really cool site that will tell you to the minute how long til Christmas.
http://www.auburn.edu/~vestmon/xmas_cnt.htm
Do you find that exciting or are you starting to freak out a little?
Planning ahead makes it all go smoother.
Here is a really cool site that will tell you to the minute how long til Christmas.
http://www.auburn.edu/~vestmon/xmas_cnt.htm
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