Things to write home about 12/7/08

December 7, 2008

I’ve found a lot of gems on the internet this week. Most of them are Christmas-related because that’s where my mind is right now. I hope you don’t mind, Dear Reader.

Enjoy!

Homegrown: Advice on Parenting & Families

Liz Pulliam Weston posted a list of 20 easy gifts that aren’t gift cards at MSN Money
Lana at Right Here, Right Now post a hilarious story about a game her husband and 4-year-old were playing called Jesus and the Alligator
Rachel at The Small Notebook talked about simplifying Christmas
Tsh at Simple Mom is hosting a virtual book club in 2009 called the Sound Mind, Sound Mom Book Club. I’m really excited because the book club is going to read an intelligent, substantive book every other month in the new year. Even though it’s not about Home, I hope you’ll consider joining in.

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

Homemade marshmallows? Yes, homemade marshmallows. I’ve never attempted to make marshmallows, but after seeing ‘s article at the Homesteading Housewife, I can’t wait to give them a try.
Betty at The Joe Review posted a recipe for Twice Baked Potatoes
at Picky Palate posted two wonderful holiday recipes – Pumpkin Pie Rice Pudding and Caramel Apple Upside Down French Toast Bake. Oh my!
Susan at the Bohanon Family posted her special Christmas Crunch recipe
Stephanie at A Year of Crockpotting posted a recipe for CrockPot Peppermint Hot Chocolate or Peppermint Mocha. I think it could be made on the stove top just as easily.
Jen at Mommay’s Mayhem hosted her Virtual Cookie Exchange this week. At this moment, there are 24 great looking cookie recipes linked up, including Jen’s.

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

Homemaker Barbi posted 13 Ways to Be a Better Housekeeper
Robyn’s Online World shared a great idea for keeping your online passwords handy
Teresa at Whatever shared simple ways to welcome your holiday guests
Leila at Like mother, like daughter asked how her readers decorate for the advent

Homespun: Crafts & Other Projects

Cassi at The Crafty Crow has a list of ideas for using toddler art to create Christmas gifts.
Stacey at Havoc & Mayhem talked about a scrapbooking class she’s taking called Journal Your Christmas. I think I might sign up. It looks awesome!
I adore this very simple project posted by Megan at Plum Pudding. She embroidered her children’s hand prints onto canvas. Wouldn’t the grandparents love that?
Cal Patch wrote illustrated instructions for transforming an ordinary t-shirt into a very cute gathered yoke top at Craft Stylish

Have you post something this week that was worth writing Home about? Send me the link, and maybe you’ll see it here next Sunday!

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Lisa@BlessedwithGrace said:

Girl you hit it, spot on, with all these links. Thanks for sharing. I am looking forward to checking them out. Super big thank yous for mentioning Lana’s “Jesus and the Alligator” post. I really was funny. Of course, I am partial, I think my niece is Super Great! Also, Susan Bohanan, is a dear family friend, and we LOVE her Christmas Crunch. It is super easy and yummy.
Love you!!! You are the best blogger out there.

# 7 December 2008 at 1:13 pm

lana said:

Ahhh thanks for the linky love! I’m glad you liked the story. You should know they were totally playing last night and I just laughed out loud!

# 7 December 2008 at 1:33 pm

Cecily said:

Hey, my blog is family friendly! You know, to certain kinds of families. Heh.

Glad you liked the ornaments.

# 7 December 2008 at 5:20 pm

Betty said:

Thanks for including my Twice Baked Potato. You are such a sweetheart! I looked through the other links you included, and I want to thank you for posting up such great sites. I have book marked them all!

http://thejoereview.com/category/recipes/

# 7 December 2008 at 9:16 pm

ComfyMom~Stacey said:

Thanks for including my link! I really like the recipes you liked to this week

# 8 December 2008 at 9:16 am

Tess said:

Love the links to ideas you have-awesome!

# 8 December 2008 at 5:42 pm

Teresa said:

That was totally sweet of you to include me in your links- I’ve enjoyed visiting your blog- always great ideas-
Thanks- Have a Merry Christmas-

# 9 December 2008 at 12:03 pm