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Dec 19

December 19, 2016

Gift Tags to Print and Color!

These fun gift tags are free to print and color!  They are my free gift to you when you sign up for the Love My Big Happy Family Newsletter.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Love My Big Happy Family!! Get Your Free Gift Tags Here!  

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Dec 16

December 16, 2016

Holiday Pumpkin Roll

This Holiday Pumpkin Roll is a yummy treat that makes a perfect addition to all your festivities! Here’s What You’ll Need: For the Cake ¾ Cups of All-purpose Flour ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar 1 Cup Granulated Sugar 3 Large Eggs 2/3 Cups of Pumpkin Puree ½ tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Baking Soda ½ tsp Cinnamon ½ tsp Ground Cloves ¼ tsp Salt For the Filling 1 – 8 oz Package of Cream Cheese 1 Cup Powdered Sugar 6 Tbsp…

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Dec 12

December 12, 2016

Dec 12

December 12, 2016

What in the World are Frankincense and Myrrh??

All of you who celebrate Christmas probably know the song We Three Kings, about the wise men who brought gifts to the Christ child.  But just in case you don’t, I’ve included the lyrics below: We Three Kings We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star. Born a king on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign….

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Dec 7

December 7, 2016

The Ultimate List of Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Adults!

Looking for Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Adults?  Well here it is, the Ultimate List of 101 gifts that the adults on your list would LOVE to receive in their Christmas Stockings! 101 Stocking Stuffers for Adults Candy Gum Mints Lip Balm Nail Clippers Nail Polish Nail File Key Chain Air Freshener Gift Card Socks Gloves Mini Screwdriver Set Necklace Soaps Perfume/Cologne Sticky Notepad Pen Markers Mechanical Pencil Flashlight Apple Orange Pomegranate Comb/Brush Watch Phone Charger Phone Case Hand Sanitizer Head…

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Dec 6

December 6, 2016

The Ultimate List of 101 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids!

Wondering what to put in the kiddos’ stockings this Christmas?  Well here it is, the Ultimate List of 101 gifts that the kids on your list will LOVE to receive in their Christmas Stockings! 101 Stocking Stuffers for Kids Candy Bubble Gum Mints Lip Balm Nail Polish Gift Card Socks Gloves Necklace Fun Soaps Sticky Notepads in Fun Shapes Colorful Pens Markers Mechanical Pencils Flashlight Apple Orange Pomegranate Comb/Brush Watch Hand Sanitizer Head Bands Hair Clips Ball Cap Beanie Earrings Bracelet…

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Dec 5

December 5, 2016

Happy Santa Craft

Happy Santa Craft!

Kids will love this Happy Santa Craft!  Download and print out your copy today.  It’s perfect to keep the kids busy on a snow day.  You can use it as a Christmas Party Activity or in the classsroom.  His arms and legs move so the kids can make their own fun poses. Directions: Print out the pattern. Color it using markers, crayons, colored pencils or paints. Cut out the four body pieces. Use paper fasteners to attach the arms and…

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Dec 1

December 1, 2016

Nov 30

November 30, 2016

How to Have An Old Fashioned Family Christmas!

These days Christmas can become very busy, very stressful and very commercialized.  If you find yourself longing for a time when Christmas was quieter, simpler, and perhaps held more focus on what is truly important, then this year, you might want to observe some of these Old Fashioned Christmas Traditions! Have a Real Christmas Tree!My research tells me that the tradition of decorating Christmas trees started in Germany around the 16th Century.Today most people have artificial trees but When I was…

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Nov 28

November 28, 2016

Santa and Reindeer Coloring Page

Merry Christmas Everyone!!  Here are Santa and Rudolph to help you celebrate!  This is a free downloadable coloring page for you and your little ones to enjoy!!  If you’d like more coloring pages like this, subscribe to the Love My Big Happy Family newssletter!! You can get your subscribtion to the newsletter in the sidebar to the right! -> Christmas Coloring Page! Get your  Santa and Reindeer Coloring Page Here!

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Nov 24

November 24, 2016

Nov 22

November 22, 2016

For These Things, I am Truly Grateful!

Many people use the month of November to post each day something they are thankful for.  My “thankful” list could be broken down to cover the 30 days of November and then some!  On top of that, I have multitude of blessing that I’m sure aren’t covered here, though I did try to make my categories broad enough to cover almost everything. So here it is – My annual Thankful List, with a few minor tweeks, just as relevant today as it…

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Nov 21

November 21, 2016

Jo’s Caramel Corn

This is one of my extended family’s all time favorite treats.  It’s called “Jo’s Caramen Corn” because my sister Jo makes it every year for our 4th of July get together.  It’s also a good treat in the Fall, at Christmas time, and well…at any time!  These popcorn balls are soft, sweet and delicious!  You definately want to try them!! Here’s What You’ll Need: 1 Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 lb of Brown Sugar 1 Stick of Butter 1…

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Nov 16

November 16, 2016

How to Write a Thanksgiving Prayer

Thanksgiving Day is a time to reflect with gratitude  upon all of our many blessings..  We can do that privately in our own hearts and minds.  We can do it together as a group by sharing our blessings with one another.  Traditionally though, Thanksgiving has been a time to offer a prayer of thanksgiving. In my life I’ve known countless good people, some of whom could comfortably offer up a prayer with ease and eloquence and many others who,  though…

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Nov 14

November 14, 2016

Pilgrims and Native Americans Coloring Page

Here are some friendly Pilgrims and Native Americans to help you celebrate Thanksgiving.!  This is a free downloadable coloring page for you and your little ones to enjoy!!  If you’d like more coloring pages like this, subscribe to the Love My Big Happy Family newssletter!! You can get your subscribtion to the newsletter in the sidebar to the right! -> Thanksgiving Coloring Page! Get your  Pilgrims and Native Americans Coloring Page Here!

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