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19 Dec 2007 07:14 PM

White elephant gift exchanges are fun and perfect for the budget

On several occasions I've taken part in white elephant gift exchanges and they have been a lot of fun. The idea is to reuse something old that you know someone won't want, with the idea of making them laugh. When we moved into our home, we were left with lots of garbage stored on the property.

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16 Dec 2007 10:22 PM

For the Less than Perfect Cook

I did some early Christmas baking and tried to spice up the same old sugar cookies with some alternative decorations and flavorings. I've baked for nearly 40 years so you'd think the one time I went to write about the experience everything would turn out perfectly. Not so. Read more>  Hopefully, a little laughter and a few tips will make your own experience less troublesome.

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11 Dec 2007 01:17 PM

Family spending--Nightmare or Peaceful Ease

We have a large family so gift giving is always part politicking and part pleasure. The arguments about how to handle Christmas usually start about Thanksgiving and continue through the end of the year. These are peaceful discussions more than arguments, yet not everyone agrees. Here are some of the ways we've handled gift giving, read more>

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16 Dec 2007 10:26 PM

Christmas Cardolder

What a great idea. I'll have to try it since we just kind of place the cards as they come in wherever. Have a Merry Christmas. :) Sheri

16 Dec 2007 10:24 PM

The Gold Wrapping Paper

Aw, that is so sad. But it sure points out what we're supposed to pay attention to during the holidays. Merry Christmas and many precious moments. :) Sheri

16 Dec 2007 10:19 PM

About the Girl who committed suicide because of a hoax

Thanks for the link to the article. That is really horrific. I think parents should be much more detached for their children's lives.

11 Dec 2007 01:32 PM

I can't beleive it

I sympathesize, I have the same problem. I always like books if nothing else or music. :) Sheri

11 Dec 2007 01:27 PM

About the Girl who committed suicide because of a hoax

Oh, this sound truly awful, but I missed the story. What happened? :) Sheri

11 Dec 2007 01:25 PM

Going to Disney in March

Plan to schedule early because the resort hotels fill up--they are nice and you're inside the gates making life a bit easier.

11 Dec 2007 01:21 PM

Dress Codes in Schools - How Much is too Much (or Too Little)

I remember holding sit ins to have the right to wear jeans instead of dresses to school and attending a Catholic school where dress was mandatory.

30 Nov 2007 01:53 AM

Creative, yet Frugal Christmas Gift Ideas

Those are wonderful ideas. My room mate at college gave me a mug with packages of hot chocolate, mints and a candy cane. It was so sweet and such a great idea. :) Sheri

30 Nov 2007 01:51 AM

15 Things...

Hi, I'm Sheri 1) I like to laugh more than anything in the world. 2) I wish I had children of my own but waited until too late and then couldn't have them but I have a large extended family.

30 Nov 2007 01:42 AM

what is your favourite homemade dessert?

I love rice crispy bars and chocolate meringue pie. My favorite is banana cream pie--you cook vanilla pudding from a package.