Archive for November, 2007

10 Ways to Get Your Family Involved with Holiday Preparations

Friday, November 30th, 2007

10. Write a holiday letter and have each person add a paragraph and picture about themselves.

9. Design a holiday centerpiece by scouring the countryside for natural greenery, grass and berries. Use a basket or container you have laying around in the garage.

8. Create Christmas wrap by adding cutouts or personal designs to large sheets of paper; make sure to add a matching card.

7. Create “gifts from your kitchen”. Use your crock pot for more convenience.

Crockpot Snack Mix

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours,
Ingredients:
3 cups thin pretzel sticks
4 cups wheat Chex cereal
4 cups cheerios cereal
12 oz. jar salted peanuts
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in 4 to 5 quart crock pot and stir gently until well mixed and cereal, pretzels, and peanuts are coated with the butter, cheese, and spices. Cover crock pot and cook on low 3-4 hours, stirring twice during cooking. Remove lid during last half hour of cooking to let the mix dry.

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6. Design and print holiday invitations for your family’s celebration. Use EZ Invitations to create your own holiday cards.

5. Record a Christmas carol and include an audio greeting from each family member. For Christmas carol lyrics, click here.

4. Decorate your family’s computer with a customizable 3D Christmas Tree Screensaver. Get My 3D Christmas Tree Screensaver.

3. Exchange names for everyone in the family and be the Secret Santa by doing “nice” things to make that person feel special.

2. Have everyone chip in from their savings or give up a dinner out and buy a gift for a needy child. Have the family join in to take the gift to a collection box.

1. Collect gently-used toys and clothes and take them to the Goodwill. Not only will you be clearing the clutter and making room for holiday gifts, your family will be helping those less fortunate.

The Holidays can be great family time creating memories that will last through the ages.

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