by tashword | Dec 10, 2010 | Christmas Memories, Christmas today
It isn’t always easy buying books for kids, especially if you don’t have kids in that age group yourself. Reading the cover of a book doesn’t always give a good indication of the appropriate age group – and I know I don’t always have time...
by tashword | Nov 6, 2010 | Christmas today
I’m not talking about commercialism and gift giving, but the true spirit of giving at Christmas time. I don’t do enough of it myself, and I’m not sure just thinking about it counts for much, but I think Christmas giving is important. What giving do...
by tashword | Dec 18, 2008 | Santa's snacks
Some years ago, my daughter called the shortbread we made for Santa 5 cent biscuits (why? who knows! She was only 2 at the time!) We’ve now found a recipe for millionaires shortbread in a school book and this year we’ll make 20 cent biscuits 🙂 Make...
by tashword | Jan 15, 2008 | Christmas today
There is nothing more loving and special as a gift than something hand made specifically for the recipient. Of course, if they are skilled crafters, the gift is truly valuable, lol! If you are anything like me, there is no way you could sit down in December and start...
by tashword | Dec 20, 2007 | Santa Memories, Santa's snacks
When she was very young, my daughter decided we were making “5 cent biscuits” for Santa. I have no idea where she got the name from or what it meant to her, but the name has stuck and we leave out 5 cent biscuits for Santa every year. Everyone else (and us...
