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Simple Christmas Gift Giving: Take it Online

Kelly Ling — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:02:07 +0000

Yes, it’s that time of year again. Is all your Christmas shopping done yet? Chances are it isn’t and you’re already stressing about fighting your way through the crowds in search of those perfect presents. Relax. Buying Christmas gifts doesn’t have to resemble an episode of Survivor. Instead grab your gift list, your favorite beverage [...]

The Cinnamon Bear: Chapter 10

Kelly Ling — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:02:06 +0000

It’s another adventure with The Cinnamon Bear! Last time, Judy and Jimmy were on the Magic Island, where the Roly-Poly Policeman had taken their Silver Star for his uniform. But before the kids got to him, Crazy Quilt Dragon ran off with the Silver Star again! Today: Chapter 10: Professor Whiz In this chapter, Paddy, [...]

A Faith-filled Family Christmas

Kelly Ling — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:02:06 +0000

Preparations for the Christmas season begin right after Thanksgiving. Christmas decorations in all shapes, sizes, and colors adorn store shelves just in time for the after-Thanksgiving Day sales rush. Moms and Dads line up for miles outside toy stores, rain or shine, to be the first to buy the hottest new item. By Christmas morning [...]

A Christmas Story: The Small White Envelope

Kelly Ling — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:02:05 +0000

It’s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has peeked through the branches of our tree for the past 10 years or so. It all began because my husband Mike hated Christmas — oh, not the true meaning of Christmas, but the [...]

Gifts in a Jar: Making Them Special

Kelly Ling — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:02:05 +0000

So, you’ve decided to give a special friend a “gift in a jar”. Maybe you’ve chosen the recipe on this site – Minty Hot Chocolate Mix? Or maybe some other gift of coffee or cocoa. If so, how can you dress up your gift and make it a little more special? Here are some ideas. [...]