Monthly Archives: December 2011

Holiday Table Settings

Friday, December 23rd, 2011
by Suzonne Stirling

Details 5 I'm hosting Christmas dinner this year, and just last night I had a bit of a panic, realizing that I haven't given a passing thought to what the table will look like. Granted, it's hard to imagine people sitting around the table when at the moment it's filled with all manner of work projects (including Easter). But off I went to Google... Read More >

Categories: Crafts, Holidays

Freebies and Deals: A Call from Santa (Seriously!), Barnes and Noble and More

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
by Heather Eng

santa on the phone Our weekly roundup of great freebies, coupons and deals from around the web. Send a FREE Call from Santa This isn't just for the kids in your life. Surprise someone special with... Read More >

Categories: Freebies & Deals

Perfect Holiday Party Mix

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
by Megan Bingham

101812953_w Take a modern twist on Chex Mix with this sweet variation-- it's guaranteed to wow the crowd. Gingerbread Party Mix Makes: 15 servings Prep: 10 minutes Ingredients 3 cups Cinnamon Chex cereal 3 cups Rice Chex cereal 1 ½ cups cinnamon graham snacks 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Holidays

Your Slow Cooker Questions, Answered: Part 14

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
by Heather Eng

slow cooker During our last Facebook slow cooker chat of the year, we heard about many dishes that would be perfect for the holidays: ham, buffalo chicken dip, hot fudge brownies, hot chocolate and more. Plus, Michael... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

Twelve of our Favorite “Sustainable Living” Things

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
by familycircle

Twelve of our Favorite “Sustainable Living” Things Sustainable Living Guest Blogger: Kate Ruffing As we wrap up the year, our family likes to reflect on our favorite sustainable living products that we discovered this year and that made our quest to live a life with less impact easier.  And in true holiday style, we have selected twelve of our can’t-live-without favorites in honor of the Twelve Days of Christmas.  Some of these... Read More >

Categories: Sustainable Living