Christmas ideas

[king family fan]

It sounds like it's going to be a wonderful Christmas king family fan ! Years ago we totally quit doing grown up gifts - the gift for us is just being together and watching the kids. Everyone should pitch in a bit and help with the food - purchasing and preparation. I love that T shirt scarf idea for the women or a teen/tween girl. I like all these ideas. If you all do feel like you want to do grown up gifts - I know a family who does this: they only exchange homemade gifts for the adults. One year I helped my friend make this delicious ice cream sauce - put it in jars, tie some pretty fabric and ribbon around it, it was a lovely gift and so good. What are the kid's genders and ages?

3 granddaughters -Severia 6,Mercedes 3,Kaytlynn13
boys Mikey 10' Grandson Carson 10.
It shall be exciting as it is the first Christmas the 2 granddaughters get to celebrate. Their adoption was just finalized.

 

[staropeace]

Too bad I am not around to make you fancy Christmas chocolates.

 

[king family fan]

Thanks everyone.I am going some great ideas here. Will put some to good use. I got plenty of time to be busy planning.

 

[not_nadine]

Sorry for linky. I would like gifts in a jar.

Gifts In Jars Recipes


Also a movie night gift would be nice..

 

[king family fan]

Sorry for linky. I would like gifts in a jar.

Gifts In Jars Recipes


Also a movie night gift would be nice..

That movie night basket would be great for the adults.As they wouldn't cost alot and everyone could enjoy watching movies .

 

[not_nadine]

You can get movies in thrift shops/Goodwill as well. Big discounts for new at walmart, ect

 

[Walter Oobleck]

I have a bunch of heart cupboards you can have how many do you need? There might be pics in the crafts thread. They make good wedding gifts...some sold at a craft fair. Send me your address.

 

[king family fan]

I have a bunch of heart cupboards you can have how many do you need? There might be pics in the crafts thread. They make good wedding gifts...some sold at a craft fair. Send me your address.

Thank-you Walter.

 

[not_nadine]

I have a bunch of heart cupboards you can have how many do you need? There might be pics in the crafts thread. They make good wedding gifts...some sold at a craft fair. Send me your address.

 

[Walter Oobleck]

This is what they look like.

 

[not_nadine]

 

[king family fan]

View attachment 6195 This is what they look like.

They look very nice.Awesome job.

 

[Mantor]

The so called lady that promised to honor her Christmas invitation to me 'rockin around the christmas tree' has taken in my missing (former) wife pregnant and told me that 'it will be NO different this time' and revoked her invitation which was only made to bait in my lost wife. I will be back!!!

 

[Walter Oobleck]

They look very nice.Awesome job.

Thank you! I don't know why they didn't sell more at the craft fairs...the one we figured out probably 'cause I had some peanut butter on my chin, people kept looking and trying not to look reason we figured it out. Naw, just kidding...but I made these round-top trunks, too, pirate treasure chests I imagined, had rope on the sides, these wood buttons to cover the screw holes, some out of cedar some out of pine...figure they could be used to hold magazines or knitting, stuff...this one lady asks my wife who made them she tells her the lady says how can he sell them! for what I was selling them for. Lady didn't buy one. Go figure. I was trying to give WalMart a run for its money but the buying public was having none of it. They seem to go over well at weddings...or the thing before the wedding...bridal shower!
Heh! My wife tells me everyone goes ooo and ah so forth so on.

 

[GNTLGNT]

What are you even talking about? There is no such thing as too many cookies, and if you become sick from eating cookies, it's a total coincidence and you were actually already getting sick anyway; you just weren't symptomatic yet. I am sure any of our members who happen to be medical professionals would concur.

Sick from cookies. LIKE THAT'S EVEN A THING.

...HEAR, HEAR!!!!!!!.....

 

[GNTLGNT]

...I say, pack em all in a cargo van, and go people watch at Wal-Mart....that kinda humor will be priceless, and hey-they got as deli right in store!....

 

[arista]

...I say, pack em all in a cargo van, and go people watch at Wal-Mart....that kinda humor will be priceless, and hey-they got as deli right in store!....

Dinner and a show

 

[Out of Order]

I've got an idea for Christmas...........

 

[Spideyman]

View attachment 6195 This is what they look like.

They are beautiful, Walter. Do not see such craftsmanship around here any more.

 

[HollyGolightly]

Spoiler: Home made bath salts

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Homemade Bath Salts
After a long, busy day, there's nothing better than a hot bath -- except, of course, a hot bath enriched with fragrant bath salts. It's surprisingly easy to prepare your own blend at home.

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MATERIALS

• Coarse sea salt
• Epsom salts
• Baking soda
• Essential oils
• Food coloring

STEPS

1. STEP 1
   In a large bowl, mix to combine: 6 parts coarse sea salt; 3 parts epsom salts, to soothe tired muscles and reduce inflammation; and 1 part baking soda, to soften waters and alleviate skin irritation.
   
   
2. STEP 2
   Add a few drops of essential oils, and combine.
   
   
3. STEP 3
   Add a few drops of food coloring, until you achieve the desired shade. If you intend to present the bath salts as gifts, be sure to store them in a stoppered and labeled container to keep out moisture.

I got one of these jars from a friend last year and I loved it. Sounds pretty easy.
Walter Oobleck Those are gorgeous! Very kind of you to offer them!