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Easy Christmas Gifts #2 2007-11-12 16:19:00 I apologize I haven't posted in a few days, I've been out of town. I'm back and ready to pass on these easy Christmas gift ideas. Enjoy!Pick your favorite pasta recipe, print it out on red paper, and attach it to the pasta with some red raffia. You can go even further by purchasing a colander and putting all the ingredients in it, attach the recipe to the front.Fleece Navidad: A couple years ago, my friend gave me this great gift for Christmas. It's become our favorite throw! I keep it in the drawer of the coffee table in our family room for easy access. This is also a gift you can spend a lot or just a little on.Keep this little quote in mind when gift giving this year. You can attach it to gold jewelry, gold wrapped chocolates, or anything wrapped in gold wrapping paper."Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver, the other gold. Thank you for being one of my golden friends!"Potpourri in a Jar: This gift is not only beautiful but smells amazing!Also keep in mind that you ca ...

Mini Albums 2007-11-07 21:50:00 This is the time of year we reflect back and try to make something that shows what we've accomplished the past 12 months. Mini Albums also make personable Christmas gifts.Amie made this adorable and creative mini album. This feels more like decor to me, it's so beautiful!Tricia once again amazes me with her talent! Here she gives you step-by-step instructions on how to make this cute paper bag mini album. I love it!If you're looking for a more traditional idea, head over to Executive Homemaker and check out the 6x6 Grandparent Album. There's also a poem you can include for the title page. I've blogged about this idea before.Many stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby sell 6x6 pages already completed, so this could be a quick gift idea.Amie and Tricia here's your 'Great Tip Award', thank you so much again for your creative and fun mini album. Your talent is amazing! ...

Reminisce Heirlooms 2007-11-06 21:02:00 Executive Homemaker is excited to announce these newest Mom-prenuer products, Reminisce Heirlooms. These keepsakes are evidence of Tabetha's passion. Just as unique as you, no two pendants are exactly alike.Capture those beautiful memories in this necklace. Typically, one side of the pendant features a cherished photograph and the other, a quotation, Bible verse, names, dates, or initials. New for the holidays is this monogram pendant. This features one initial in any colors you choose.Sky's the limit with what you can do with these bauble pendant necklaces: initials, pictures, or designs papers.Perfect for yourself or as a gift, jazz up your keys with this special key chain.Ornaments: Imagine a glass pendant ornament for each family member glistening on your tree this year.Add an heirloom tag to any jar for a great gift for any occasion. This is a Wedding Blessings Jar: The guests will have a place to leave a sentiment for the bride ang groom. They can look back on each year on ...

Miss Bella's Room 2007-11-05 22:14:00 Executive Homemaker is excited to announce the newest Mom-prenuer products, Miss Bella's Room. Whitney creates all of these beautifully hand painted pieces! Wood Wall Letters - Perfectly match your child's name to their room decor. Simply e-mail a picture or send Whitney a fabric sample.Canvas Names, Letters, and InitialsPersonalize any room with these custom, hand painted canvas initials. Each letter is painted per your instructions and is completely custom. Fabric samples, photos and links are encouraged to match your room and ideas perfectly.Oversided Rose RingCustom logo mirror to use as a fun gift for your customers as well as a memorable business card. Each mirror is 2-1/4". The mirror is a genuine glass mirror, NOT a flimsy foil insert. I print out your logo, artwork or even family photos to create a piece of art. If you are using it as a business card, she can print your web address on the mirror as well. Miss Bella's Room has some fabulous products! Executive Homemaker is e ...

Easy Neighbor Christmas Gifts 2007-11-04 21:55:00 Do you want to give your Friend or Neighbor a unique Christmas gift that's easy on the wallet but also something they can use?Here are some suggestions:Laminate the Don't Eat Pete game and attach the Christmas M&M poem with a bag of M&M's. I've posted about this game before - it's a must have for Mom's with toddlers.Go to the $1 store and purchase a small cutting board, oven mit, and a 6-pack of candy bars then attach the instructions for this fun family game Cut the Candybar.Give an ornament and attach the Legend or Meaning behind the popular Christmas symbol. I've already made the tag for you. ;)Add Reindeer Food to the front of a gift as an embelishment.You can also, use Candy Grams which are easy and fun or make a Christmas CD.I really like this topic so you'll see it again several times over the next month, stay tuned... ...

Bionicle Birthday 2007-11-02 21:19:00 I just threw a Bionicle Birthday Party for my son. Here's the invitation.It was such a fun and easy party to put together, here's the Agenda. You can print out all these ideas for free on Executive Homemaker.After the boys Guessed how many Bionicle pieces were in the bowl, we played Name That Toa. Use the Bionicle Alphabet to decipher the name of each Toa.Next we did a Toa Challenge consisting of an obstacle course with 6 events related the Toas' elements - water, earth, air, ice, stone, and fire. Vakama’s Lava Jump - jump over pieces of a red table clothNokama’s Water Challenge - throw water balloons at pictures of Bionicles on drivewayWhenua’s Dig - find the buried Bionicle picture in the sand boxMatau’s Jump - Do your best trick on the trampolineOnewa’s Stone Challenge - carry a bucket of stonesThroughout the the party I handed out Metu Nui Bucks as rewards to the kids. They redeemed their bucks at the end of the party for a Bionicle party favor.I attached this Thank Yo ...

4 Pack 2007-11-01 19:43:00 Talk about a beautiful and yummy gift for any occasion! Taylor designed this amazing chocolate delight out of a set of frappuccino bottles! (Please note that all content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © for these artists so please do not submit them to any contests.) Kerry was so inspired by Taylor she made both of these great gifts sets! I found this version on the ScrapJazz website.Taylor and Kerry here's your 'Great Tip Award', thank you so much again for your creative and fun gift idea! I love it! ...

New on Executive Homemaker 2007-10-30 19:05:00 Executive Homemaker is excited to announce the newest Mom-prenuer products, Charming Memories.Cake PullsPlanning a birthday party? Cake pulls are the perfect party favor for your little charmer. After all, pony rides, balloon animals and a rent-a-clown are quickly forgotten...with cake pulls, guests will have a remembrance of the day with a unique keepsake sterling silver charm to add to a bracelet, necklace or key chain!Monogrammed MemoriesCharming Memories has some really beautiful and personalized gift and party ideas! You've got to check it out.Big Tip: Charm Her! is one of my favorite going away and birthday party ideas. If you don't need this idea now, be sure to remember it. I love my charm bracelet that I received at my going away party. It's a "scrapbook" of memories of people I'll cherish forever. ...

Cute Clipboards 2007-10-29 13:09:00 Are you looking for a fun Teacher gift idea (school or church), friend gift, or just something to beautify your to do list? Here you go! These clip boards are fun, sassy, and sky's the limit on how you can decorate them. Karri made these great clipboards for a giveaway a while ago. I LOVE them! Andrea has more details on how to make this cute clipboard.Pretty Pink Cards made this version of her clip board. If you don't want to make one yourself, you can purchase one from JenMomof4.Karri, Andrea, Pretty Pink Cards, JenMomof4 here's your 'Great Tip Award', thank you so much again for your fun clipboards! ...

All Girl 2007-10-27 01:04:00 Martha Stewart has a tutorial on how to make these cute pom poms. You can also buy these at Michael's craft stores as well. Thanks Tricia, for the link.Denise made these fun blocks for her little girl.Cathy made this awesome Recipe Holder out of a small 6 x 6 album. She gives you detailed how-to's. Keep this in mind for a unique Christmas or Wedding gift and fill it with all your favorite recipes.Patricia turned this ordinary star into an extraordinary piece. She used scrapbook paper to embellish it. Tricia, Denise, Cathy, and Patricia here's your 'Great Tip Award', thank you so much again for sharing your amazing and fun ideas! ...

4 Things Children Really Want 2007-10-26 09:13:00 The Four Things Children Really Want for Christmas1. Children want and need a Christmas celebration enriched with family traditions.2. Children want a relaxed and loving time with their family.3. Children want realistic expectations about gifts.4. Children want a more evenly paced holiday season.Read the entire article on Executive Homemaker. ... Children

Great Tip Award! - Gift Boxes 2007-10-25 19:19:00 I am so excited about this post, I have gathered several different packaging ideas to help inspire you this Holiday Season!(Please note that all content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © for these artists so please do not submit them to any contests.)Tin Box Tutorial Andrea has designed so many great card boxes! She also has detailed instructions on how to make them. Check out her blog for this great gift idea for cards, recipes, or other items. She also sells Stampin' Up! so order from her if you're needing any products. ;)Here's Kerry's version.A friend of mine, Diana, sent me this picture. Thanks Diana!Andrea's Rectangle box tutorial Andrea's 3x3 Box tutorial Taylor gives step-by-step instructions on how to make this amazing Coaster Gift Box on her blog. Here's Andrea's version. This girl is crazy talented!! Sarah made these great monogrammed band-aid tins in holiday colors! This would be fun gift card or cash packaging.Andrea, Taylor, Kerry, and Sarah He ...

You Make Me Smile 2007-10-24 11:27:00 Julie at Fabulous Finds nominated me for this award! This is such an appropriate award because I'm smiling all the time while I blog. You ladies satisfy my obsession of great tips and ideas to beautify and organize my life. Thanks Ladies!Stampin' When I CanToday's Creative BlogOh So Crafty UnWrapped How About OrangeMake and TakesSkip To My LouMy Happy Little Life Flowers and InkTreasure Oiler DesignzIf you receive this award you may {if you wish} pass this award to 10 others. ...

Blogtique Challenge - Closed 2007-10-24 02:31:00 The Blogtique is officially closed. I'm ready to move onto another fun topic (details to come).Thanks to all the ladies who participated and allowed me to show off your amazing products! If you missed it, you can check it out here: Blogtique Challenge - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.What were your favorite products that you added to your Christmas List? ...

Blogtique Challenge - 3 2007-10-21 17:14:00 Here's the last post for the Blogtigue Challenge - Part 3, unless I get an influx of referrals. (hint hint) I'm so excited to feature these talented ladies and their products. If you see something you like, add it to your Christmas list.Patricia has a custom pillow letter business. What a creative and beautiful idea.Joy has created The Hope Jar which contains 30 daily, faith-inspiring affirmations for Grief, Marriage, Heartbreak, Friendship and Pregnancy. This Christmas season buy an uplifting, unique gift for everyone you love!Welcome Carlie, to the blogging world. She's a new blogger and has several cool products. M. Writes sells these great journals, note cards, and other goodies.Kelly makes these beautiful baby quilts and even offers the instructions free on her blog. ...