Liza

Jul 032013
 

When I was growing up we always left cookies and milk for Santa.  We also left carrots for the reindeer; I mean, they have to do a lot of work, too, flying all night.  I was always worried they’d get really hungry!  My parents assured me that they loved carrots and that they were good for their eyesight.

One group that I didn’t really think of as a child were the elves.  I’m not sure how they didn’t cross my mind, but they didn’t.  But they really shouldn’t go hungry, either.  So with Bubbles I’ll be starting the tradition of leaving out tiny little snacks for them, something like these cute elf donuts.  I also made a special little box to serve them in, that’s shaped like a gift.  Both are easy to make.

Elven Gift Box with Frosted Elf Donuts

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Jul 022013
 

Thank you to the sponsor for providing me with a prize pack of DVDs for sharing this information with you.  All thoughts and words are my own.

On July 16th, Mill Creek will be releasing Liberty’s Kids: The Complete Series on DVD.  Watching these DVDs is a great way for you to connect with your kids this 4th of July and talk about what liberty means to them, and you can share what it means to you.  The series has 40 episodes and is voiced by celebrities such as Walter Cronkite, Dustin Hoffman, Annette Bening, Michael Douglas, Billy Crystal, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ben Stiller, Whoopi Goldberg, and many others.

Liberty's Kids: The Complete Series

Travel back in time with Benjamin Franklin’s teenage reporters as they confront the real and physical dangers of the American Revolution. Trapped in opposite sides of the war – James an American colonist and Sarah a young English reporter are forced to choose between friendship and allegiance to their countries. All while they try to look after mischievous Henri, a French boy whose comical escapades constantly lead to trouble. Journey through history and discover the high points of the American Revolution through this fun and animated educational adventure!

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Jul 022013
 

When I was in middle school or so, the women in our family would sometimes set aside Thanksgiving afternoon as Christmas crafting time.  After the guys retired to the living room for naps and football my Aunt would set out the project she had selected for us.  We did gift bags, ornaments, snowmen made from socks, and lots of other stuff.

DIY Bottle Cap Snowman Ornament Craft #CIJ13

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Jul 022013
 

What does family mean to you?

As an adopted child, I learned from the time that I could understand the concepts that a family is made up of the people that you love, and that love you back.  It’s not blood ties, it’s not living arrangements, it’s not where or when or how you were born.  It’s a connection.  This theme of family origins and the definition of exactly what is family is central to the upcoming Vince Vaughn movie Delivery Man.

Disney's Delivery Man Trailer Still #DeliveryManMovie

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Jul 012013
 

Christmas cards are one of my favorite parts of the holiday.  It’s great to hear from friends and family that I don’t get to see frequently.  I love when everyone sends photo cards, especially, as I truly get to see those folks.  I like to display them, but sometimes it can get a little tricky to figure out how to do it without looking like you’ve opened a card shop.

In the past I’ve tried running wide ribbon down the center of a door or along door casings and attaching the cards to them.  It looked okay, but last year Bubbles was very interested in the ribbons and many of the cards ended up being pulled off repeatedly.  I thought about setting them on top of the entertainment center but we usually do family Christmas photos and a few decorations up there – no room for cards.

Christmas in July: Hanging DIY Christmas Card Holder #CIJ13

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