2014-02-17 15:53
Here's a 10-minute gift that could be used to decorate your home for Valentine's Day or an anniversary.You need:- Four small frames in red and pink (or your choice of colors--maybe the color… Read More
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2014-02-14 19:52
Lately, I've been inspired to create a variety of simple heart-themed gifts. Yes, these would make great gifts for Valentine's Day, but they are also appropriate for wedding anni… Read More
2014-02-13 13:51
This blog has been sitting in mothballs for the last few years, while I tried blogging on other platforms. But truthfully, those options were frustrating and time-consuming to update… Read More
2012-11-28 14:49
The next few posts will include some fun ideas for celebrating St. Nicholas Day. Most Americans may not be familiar with this holiday, which is the feast day of St. Nicholas, a Christi… Read More
2011-04-02 22:46
My new Creative Gift Giver website is up and working! Please check it out at:CreativeGiftGiverThe website will provide even more ideas for creative gift giving. It also has the ability… Read More
2010-12-02 23:06
I am always looking for unique and interesting films to add to our home library, especially family-friendly films. So thought I would tell you about a film that my kids and I recently watche… Read More
2010-12-02 23:04
Over the last few days I've stumbled across some great freebies online, many which would make appropriate little gifts for stocking stuffers. I will be sharing them over the next few w… Read More
2010-11-29 23:18
Looking for a fun, simple way to teach your kids more about Advent and the Jesse Tree? The wonderful people at Holy Heroes are offering a free Advent retreat. Every day, you wil… Read More
2009-12-03 23:40
It's almost time to start supper, but before I do, I wanted to quickly write a blog entry about my newest find--a toy line called "So Small Pets." I saw them in Target today and they a… Read More
2009-11-30 22:28
In our home, we like to have a series of mini celebrations throughout the month of December, recognizing various saints and festivals celebrated around the world. I try to do something… Read More
2009-11-29 12:00
Most Christians recognize this as the first Sunday of Advent, the season of preparation before Christmas. However, in some Catholic churches, this Sunday is also unofficially recognized as "… Read More
2009-11-27 22:00
I wasn't one of those people standing outside Walmart, Best Buy or Target at 4 a.m. this morning. I don't think I will ever be one of those people, although I have a deep respect for t… Read More
2009-11-25 05:20
With Thanksgiving just two days away, we are currently being bombarded with messages about "Black Friday Deals." Many of you are probably already making your lists of gift ideas and recipie… Read More
2009-11-04 15:04
Now that November is here, many of us are starting to think about Thanksgiving and Christmas. I will pass along many great ideas in the next two months, so please follow this blog! My gift… Read More
2009-10-30 20:06
My son is home sick today, so I spent the morning catching up on some household chores. While dusting I caught the Rachel Ray TV show. Kathy Jacobs, the "Discount Store Diva" was on it, giv… Read More
2009-10-22 15:12
Today's blog isn't necessarily about gifts. But it is creative!Actually, I think the best gifts are thoughtful little gestures that you do for family and friends, like tucking a specially de… Read More
2009-10-19 04:31
It's time to get back to writing this blog! With Halloween around the corner, thought I would re-visit one of the favorite topics from the Creative Gift Giver website:Non-candy treats for Ha… Read More
2009-04-08 04:10
I thought some of you might be interested in the project that I just posted on my other blog: Diary of a Sower. It's about a new tradition we have started this year -- we are using a Jesus… Read More
2009-04-08 04:08
I've added another project to the Diary of the Sower blog -- a Holy Week banner. This would be a quick and simple project that you could whip up today and begin using tomorrow. Check it ou… Read More
2009-04-08 04:07
My family is fortunate to have some wonderful neighbors. For example, one family always picks up our mail and even shovels our walk if it snows when we out of town. Another family welcomed u… Read More
2009-04-02 04:50
As I mentioned in the current edition of the CreativeGiftGiver website, when I was a child my mom made our Easter baskets from an old beach bottle that was cut into a bunny shape and crochet… Read More
2009-04-01 14:09
Tomorrow is April Fool's Day. I usually don't have time to think up clever pranks to play on friends and family, but this year is a bit different. Since its spring break and I'm not drivin… Read More
2009-03-31 13:00
To end our "Favorite Easter Books" series, I thought I would briefly describe a book that puts a unique spin on an ordinary item -- a sand dollar. You will never look at a sand dollar in the… Read More
2009-03-30 13:00
We are blessed to have so many good books available for Easter! I have two more that I would like to tell you about. Today's entry is about a book called The Thornbush; tomorrow we will le… Read More
2009-03-29 13:00
The Jesus Garden: An Easter LegendThis book personally touches my heart every time I read it! It tells the story of the Passion of Christ through the eyes of the flowers and animals in the… Read More
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