CHRISTMAS HELP PAGE 2
TONS OF INFO. ADDED ALMOST EVERY DAY. MORE LINKS TO HELP FROM ORGANIZATIONS TOO.
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CHRISTMAS PAGE 2
THE MAIN CHRISTMAS PAGE IS HERE
LOW AND NO COST CHRISTMAS IDEAS
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Look here for more ideas for Christmas from SierraStar :
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Here is another page about making houses from graham crackers (other info. on page 1)
GRAHAM CRACKER CHRISTMAS HOUSES
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Here is an internet source for almost any kind of Holiday music you can think of:
CHRISTMAS MUSIC FOR FREE AS YOU SURF
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My daughter just reminded me of an activity that she liked when she was little, We filled a spray bottle with water and food coloring and sprayed pictures on the snow. We also sprayed a Merry Christmas message.
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Here is a listing of free magazine subscriptions. This doesn't mean Good Housekeeping and magazines like it , but still , some of these seem pretty interesting !
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Here are pages to print out to make a Christmas coloring book. You decide which ones you want to print out.
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Free advent calendar to send for:
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Free downloadable printable Holiday Magazine :
CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS 2006 MAGAZINE
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Free Christmas ornament (You do not have to make a pledge. Scroll down and you will find the number to call)
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Here is another paper snowflake site. This one is especially for kids , and has a "How to make paper snowflakes" tutorial ,and easy beginner patterns to print out.
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Free Dr. Suess print out and color gift tags. Cute !
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This is a site with ideas for no cost Christmas gifts. It has forums that discuss this idea too !
NO COST CHRISTMAS ON FRUGAL FAMILY
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Here are the coolest sites that another aidpage member , LRmammavie , graciously let me add to my link. This is how we all can make things happen, by working together ! ;) AND , thank-you LRmammavie ! !
I believe*** Sierrastar*** also has information about juice pouch presents on her ***Christmas page.***
It can be found here :
***CHEAP OR FREE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS***
This link is courtesy of a suggestion about juice pouch purses from LRmammvie.
EVERYTHING HAVING TO DO WITH JUICE POUCH PROJECTS
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Here are some door knob hangers to print out. They send a message to anyone who may knocking. Good for those teens of ours that crave privacy !stocking stuffer !
A hint about things you want to make sturdier than just printer paper :Cereal boxes have just the right thickness of cardboard to use. Paste the item on the cardboard then cut it out. You can cover the other side with plain or colored paper. - soulight
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This is something I have been searching for , and I think this particular one is cute ! It's an advent calendar !
A tree shaped one with Christmas ornaments as the numbers.
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This isn't a make something link or a toy link. This one is just for fun. It is about the history of fruitcake. I have to disagree with why it lasts so long , though. I think it is the swig of brandy grandma hides and takes out to dose the cake when we are not looking ! ;)
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Here are 2 styles of gift vouchers to print out and then be filled out by you.
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This is a cool site to make your own playing cards !
DIGITAL PHOTO PLAYING CARDS (IT WILL HELP YOU FIND THE PHOTOS ON THE NET )
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Here is a 5-page free to print handout about the meaning of the Nativity. From Christianity Today :
5 PAGE , FREE PRINTABLE, ABOUT THE NATIVITY
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This page is all free printable Christmas carol sheet music !
FREE SHEET MUSIC TO PRINT OUT - CHRISTMAS CAROLS
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Here is a link page to the "Best Christian Christmas sites in cyberspace ! :
CHRISTIAN CHRISTMAS IN CYBERSPACE
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This page is full of Christmas crafts made from things that can be found around the home. There are instructions and templates to print out for many cute projects.
ENCHANTED LEARNING CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
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This is a Victorian craft. A playground and boys to cut out and paste.
I got the craft listed above from a page called Victorian Christmas Crafts. Here is the link to that page,which has more crafts to print out.
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This is a Christmas Story Advent coloring book to print out and color , then put together and read as a family.
CHRISTMAS STORY ADVENT COLORING BOOK
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Make your own advent calendar from toilet paper tubes !Don't worry , it is not as bad as it sounds !
ADVENT CALENDAR WITH PUNCH OUT NUMBERS
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Sugar cone Christmas Trees !
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Here is a page telling about the Christian meanings for Christmas symbols , such as wreaths , candles , stars etc.
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Here is a little pocket sized doll you can make if you know how to knit. It doesn't take much yarn at all.This would be a good stocking stuffer.
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NEW Source for finding aid !
The Rotary Clubs in your area will help with Christmas. Here is a page where you can find one in your state and city:
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FOR GIRLS !PUBLISH YOUR OWN "ZINE"
YOU CAN PRINT THIS AND GIVE THE PAGES TO YOUR GIRL.
I got the information above from a cool site "By girls and for girls" Your tweenage girl can have a lot of fun on this site ! Membership is free. They can earn things for free too.
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Here is something I have on the first page, but the link doesn't work. I hope this new one does. This is such a cool page !
AND MORE CHRISTMAS FUN FROM THE TOYMAKER
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This is something to think about. MORE LOVE. LESS STUFF. Here are some ideas about giving.
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More candy sushi !
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This is a great idea and low cost too ! Plus , it promotes doing something with the family , not just for the family.
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Here is an article about making holiday crafts by the dozen. The brownie recipe alone makes it worth checking this page out !
Here is a recipe for holiday bean soup. If you live near a food co-op , it is much cheaper to buy legumes this way , and you don't have to buy a whole pound.
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Make melted crayon jars.
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This site has tons and tons of craft ideas.You don't need to join to access most of the things on the site.
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Make your own little tiny book.
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Here is a cute craft . You could make any scene you chose using this craft as a starting point.
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If you live in a warm climate , here is a gift for you ! (to make ) : )
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Have fun making a Whole Town that is Edible !
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Do you have some old towels and rags ? Make a terry cat. You don't need fiberfill. You can stuff it with old rags , or more towels , cut into shreds.
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Check out the Trash Matcher for amazing ideas !
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If you like to make gifts in the kitchen , here is a great site !
GIFTS FROM YOUR KITCHEN DOT COM
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Here is a recipe for a diabetic fruit candy bar. To make it even better , dip it in diabetic chocolate that you have melted down.
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If you really want to get decadent , here is another page that includes candy bar making , and some diabetic recipes. These are special recipes from someone who has been a candymaker for 20 years.
DELORES COOKED AND UNCOOKED CANDY RECIPES
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The-amazing-frugal-christmas-savings-spectacular !
THE AMAZING FRUGAL CHRISTMAS SAVINGS SPECTACULAR
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These are just too precious . Make some treasure chests !
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101 GIFTS TO MAKE ! I SAMPLED SOME RANDOMLY , AND THEY ALSO SEEM LOW COST !
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SIMPLE CARDBOARD ORNAMENTS AND PATTERNS TO PRINT OUT FREE.
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MORE ORNAMENTS , MADE WITH FELT. ABOUT THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.
TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS FELT ORNAMENTS
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BEADED NATIVITY SAFETY PIN. CUTE !
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USING THE DOUGH RECIPE ON CHRISTMAS PAGE 1 , YOU CAN MAKE THIS CUTE NATIVITY. YOU DON'T NEED THE POLYMER CLAY. JUST USE THE PATTERNS AND COLORS.
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Here is another page celebrating Christmas and Jesus' Birthday. There is a cool advent calendar on the home page !
"In early December 1995, when I looked around the Internet to see how Christmas was being celebrated, I wasn't prepared to find only secular pages and cultural sites. This simple celebration of advent page was the result.
This Christmas season, there is more to explore here on the 'net, but it is still a great time to praise and remember our Lord Jesus Christ - no matter WHEN He was born - just because He did come to demonstrate God's love for each one of us."-SITE QUOTE
ADVENT CALENDAR/STORY AND MORE
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HERE is a very cute snowman paper doll to print out and put together.
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Another cute craft from PAPERTOYS dot com. A Christmas tree table decoration.
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Beautiful and easy pop-up snowflake cards to make. 4 different cards.
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25 GIFTS/TOYS MADE OUT OF CARDBOARD TUBES.
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Tons of ideas just for fun indoor activities , to quiet down the "troops" : )
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Homemade Silly Putty
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With a sewing machine (or with a needle and some elbow grease) you can make your own stickers and sticker glue from things around the house. You could color the sickers yourself , cut them from magazines , or download pictures from the net.
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I wouldn't mind getting some of this myself ! It's CHOCOLATE MODELING CLAY ! ! !
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This one is more like playdough than modeling clay.
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Here is a whole page of edible doughs. I think they should correct some of these recipes , because some have 1/2 cup of salt in them ,and that is not edible ! The other recipes are great though !
PAGE OF EDIBLE DOUGH AND CLAY RECIPES
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Here is a whole page full of doughs , clays, and paints to make. Some scented , some edible , some bakable, and some not edible.
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HERE IS A LAST MINUTE GIFT. IT DOES DEPEND ON WHETHER YOU HAVE PHOTOS TO UPLOAD. I THINK YOU COULD PRINT REGULAR PAPER IF THAT'S ALL YOU HAVE.
CALENDAR MAKER / DATE KEEPER 2007
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THIS IS THE LAST ADDITION FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR. I HOPE AND PRAY THAT EVERYONE HAS A VERY BLESSED AND JOYFUL CHRISTMAS ! ! !
8,733 CHRISTMAS RECIPES TO LOOK THROUGH . THEY ALL HAVE ALL NUTRITION INFORMATION AND YOU CAN SEARCH BY INGREDIENT. GREAT COOKING SITE !!!
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CHRISTMAS CHARITIES BY STATE AND REGION :
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ALSO TRY MY PAGE FOR LIVING ON A VERY LOW INCOME. THERE ARE LOT'S OF PROJECTS THAT COULD BE USED AS GIFTS.
HOW TO LIVE ON VERY LITTLE MONEY
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KEEP CHECKING BACK ! I WILL ADD MORE AS I FIND IT !
HOLLY
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