Archives for December 2016

Winter Holiday Table Setting: Playful & Peppermint!

December 3, 2016

With so many religions and cultures celebrating meaningful moments at this very special time of year, December Solstice is a magical time for a family festivity!

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Joys of Gingerbread: Gingerbread cookies!

December 2, 2016

“And I had but one penny in the world. Thou should’st have it to buy gingerbread.”~William Shakespeare What a wonderful way to share holiday joy! Gingerbread cookies are warm, aromatic, and delicious traditions guaranteed to add color, playfulness, and joy to your seasonal celebration. This year, I chose to focus on minis, and even found […]

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Yule Party Crackers!

December 1, 2016

Watch your guests’ faces light up when they first notice these festive favors. Seasonal party crackers usher in fun with a snap! And handcrafting them truly multiplies their impact. You get to choose the colors and the contents: the toys, the riddles, the themes,… everything creating instant holiday favorites, anticipated and treasured celebration after celebration. […]

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At Holiday & Hearth our goal is to help families and friends create meaningful ways to connect with nature and one another. Every tradition and religion is welcome here. Whether you would like to host seasonal celebrations once in a while (like a May Fair or a Harvest Festival) or on a more regular basis, we have tips, tricks, examples, and resource suggestions to help you accomplish your goals… so explore, have fun, and be sure to share with our community your own pics and and ideas as some may even be featured!