Christmas

What is Christmas without candy canes? Aside from the obvious, licking one until it disappears, there are many uses for candy canes for Christmas. Here are a few suggestions to get the ideas flowing.

The holiday of the year approaching and it's time you start the decorations. You should pay particular attention to the tree because it is at the center of the festival. There are many ways to...

When you consider your nephew, or nephews, you want to get something that is suitable to his age and something that would be appreciated, especially in the younger years when interests tend to...

These candy canes are easy to make and it can be a fun experience for the children. Depending on how many candy canes you wish for, take as many noodles per candy cane.

Trouble figuring out what kind of holiday wreath you want this year? You need to consider if you want either a fresh Christmas wreath or a store bought holiday wreath. If you do crafting you can...

It's probably a little different for each family, but when St. Nick visits our house, he fills the kids' stockings with candy and little gifts. My dad once told me that he would get a banana in...

Why does a Christmas tree always have to be some kind of Pinnaceae (pine, fir, spruce or similar) and mostly green? and why do they all have to look just about the same ? with traditional...

Trail mix, also known as gorp, is a portable snack made of dried fruit, cereal, nuts, chocolate chips and sometimes candy. Because it is easy to whip up a large batch, trail mix is the perfect...

During these hard pressed times, everyone is preparing to shop for Christmas and save, looking for that illusive price cut. Christmas is not completely about gifts, although it has become a part...

A traditional house to build around Christmas time is a gingerbread house, a decorative (and edible) house made of candy and, of course, gingerbread. While many stores around the holidays have...

This Candy Cane Ornament is a cute little craft project that is a lot of fun for younger children. The great thing about this craft project is that it encourages children to use their hand eye...

Stockings are perhaps one of the most ubiquitous symbols of Christmas- and certainly one of the most loved! While your child eagerly looks forward to unstuffing their treasures, you know that it...

On a chilly day, how comforting it is to curl up in front of a blazing fire with a delicious cup of hot chocolate that is easily mixed from a hot chocolate sundae cone. The ingredients are placed...

learn how to make a candy cane for you or for a holiday gift.

This Candy Cane Vase a cute craft idea to decorate up an office or home desk. I would call this a level one craft project because there really isn’t much of a craft to it. Within a matter of...

Many people are looking for frugal ways to decorate for the holiday season. Decorating a bare branch tree with stick candy is an inexpensive craft project. Most likely you can find a suitable...

Children love Christmas, and they love to be involved in the gift giving, wrapping and decorating. Put their creative minds to work over the holidays by giving them easy craft ideas that you can...

Food gifts are great and thoughtful gifts to give during the holidays. They not only let a friend or loved one know you are thinking of them but they also tell the person who receives such a gift...

Christmas gifts don’t have to be glamorous and expensive to impress. If you want a gift to last a lifetime give something that has heart and memory.

Secret Santa is a fun way to get people excited about the Christmas holiday and to put a spin on traditional gift giving. It allows people to play a game of sorts in which they exchange gifts by...

Christmas always inspires us to create festive treats, create delectable concoctions and indulge in them without guilt. Some of the ideas discussed here are edible. Others make "sweet" keepsakes...

Candy canes, which rarely expire, are great for making a number of crafts that will last throughout the Christmas season. These cheap little candies come in an assortment of fun colors that look...

Choosing the perfect Christmas gift for someone you care about can be a challenge. With a few observations, ideas for the person will flow. Most boyfriends are thrilled with any gift they receive...

This is a easy gift done with little expense and looks really cute. Great to have on hand at the holidays for a last minute gift. Nice for teachers, mailman, etc.

Outdoor Christmas decorating can range from simple but sparkling to bold and over the top. With a little creativity, you can make your yard the talk of the town. Your festive decorations will put...

Many of us find ourselves in cubicle environments, which sometimes are not very conducive to creative self-expression. Find pictures of family for friends to hang, bring items that inspire you or...

Everyone loves gingerbread houses, and a gingerbread house decorating party is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. Decorating the houses will keep your guests entertained for at least an hour,...

Decorating your tree with sweet ornaments isn't only yummy but colorful. This leaves only the lights to put away after Christmas is over. Your tree will be covered with a garland of candy,...

You can buy Christmas gifts for teachers from catalogs or at stores, but a handmade Christmas gift is a more affordable and personal way of showing your appreciation for teachers' hard work and...

You want a beautiful, unique Christmas centerpiece, either for a party, a special dinner, or just for the season. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Every year, adults and kids get excited when it's time to start making the annual gingerbread houses. These edible houses range from the spectacular to the simple. You can make your next...

Making a Christmas candy wreath requires arranging red and green peppermints in a circle, gluing them together and then attaching a ribbon bow to the top. Create a wreath out of candy, attaching...

Making a candy cane reindeer requires wrapping a pipe cleaner around the candy cane as antlers, gluing a red pom to the end for its nose and adding two googly eyes to the front. Create a candy...

To make a candy cane Christmas tree ornament, wrap red and green pipe cleaners around criss-crossed candy canes, curl the ends of the pipe cleaners and glue small bells to the front. Hang up a...

If you are planning to have a Christmas party you may want to put together some goody bags for the children who attend the party. You may also want to make goody bags for your child's classmates...

Christmas is the perfect time to brighten your house with colors and décor that wouldn't fit in year round; for instance, snowmen and candy canes. Decorating with a snowman and candy cane...

This little craft is so easy and inexpensive to make! They are great as Christmas presents, center pieces, and door prizes.

After Christmas many of us have extra candy canes around the house. Here are some ideas for how you can use them.

Satisfy that sweet tooth by making peppermint candy. Peppermint is popular as a candy, flavoring, scent, upset stomach soother and bad breath masker, just to name a few. However, no matter the...

It really is easy to make a candy wreath and they make a great gift or can be raffled off for charity! The supplies for this wreath cost me under $12.00.

"Fum, Fum, Fum! We will have the sweetest buns and candy!" ...So says the Christmas carol! This delicious candy is great for the Christmas, Valentine's Day or any time. There are...

It's Christmas Eve. You need to find a present for a family member and you haven't even started shopping. Technically, you are in trouble unless you find the perfect gift pronto. Never fear, if it...

This is an easy treat that you and your child’s can do for the friends at school, neighbors and any people. Is inexpensive and you and your little one will have fun making them.

This rich, minty chocolate fudge makes a fantastic treat for the Christmas holiday. Add it to a cookie gift plate or set them out for Santa. Whatever you use them for, these will surely become a...

Do you have a toddler or child that is obsessed with earth movers? Does their world revolve around Bulldozers, Excavators, Front Loaders, and Cranes? Don't do the traditional gingerbread...

Decorating your Christmas tree with a theme in mind will give it a professional-quality look. It also makes choosing decorations easier, since your selection will be immediately narrowed down. A...

This is a very cheap way to add some holiday spirit to your home! Your children will enjoy helping you and you will enjoy all the attention it gets. You can make more than one and make it a...

Gingerbread houses are a traditional Christmas craft. Every year we hold a "Gingerbread House Party" at the beginning of December. This is great fun for our children and their friends....

If you have to many friends or co-workers to buy gifts for, here is a cheap way to give them all something nice.

Every year my kids and I make these cookies for Santa Claus.These are wonderful and so tasty.Also making these with the kids is a wonderful activity with the kids.And what kid doesn't like to make...