HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

REMEMBER WHEN...??? This is a photo of
Christmas Past..around 1961. Barbies,
Shoe Skates, Record Players..some things
remembered...

We always had a Charlie Brown type-
Christmas Tree...Even though you could see
through it's branches (& cost under $3) it was
BEAUTIFUL to me... because of the FAMILY
SPIRIT of LOVE that surrounded it...

Another "Christmas" Memory...Cousins

in N.Y...Dollies: Tiny Tears, Betsy Wetsy...

Below is a Family tradition...Mom's Annual

Cookie Bake for us & the neighborhood kids..

She taught us how to bake cookies (from scratch)

& have the kids decorate their cans...fill them up

with their treasures they made to take home to

share with their families..

And last is the original type "Christmas Village"

(from the 60's/70's) Do you remember those??

with little plastic houses w/lights in it???

It looks a lot different than our Grand "Christmas

Villages" we have now...A simpler time/a simpler village..

These are but a few memories I have of Christmas'
Past..but THE MOST MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS

for me was when I was in another country far away for

(1 1/2 yrs) I was going to marry someone..but decided

against it & had a FEELING I needed to be "HOME

for Christmas" (no matter what) in 1976.

I'm glad I listened to that feeling..because that

was my "Last Christmas" with my Dad...He died

a few months later..unexpectedly @ age 56.

It was the "UN TANGIBLE" precious gift of

"Love & Time" I got to spend with my Dad &

Family...I remember most & Grateful for!!!

***People ask why do you want to have a Christmas

Boutique?? Rearrange your house...all that

time, work, & trouble...

My answer is to UPLIFT & SHARE with the

community...the Christmas Spirit, the wonder

& enchantment of the Season..Things I have been

blessed by my family & growing up with..ideas to

bring families closer together.... free gifts, tips....

Seeing people smile & be happy even with hard

economic times...there's a lot to Love & Share...

WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE

CHRISTMAS GIFT??? (tangible or intangible)

Please leave a comment...We would all love

to hear.....Thanks for visiting!!!!!!

Santa's Gift Shoppe (2007)

Create a new tradition in your family by taking a break from the hustle-and-bustle to enjoy the magic of Christmas! Join us for our annual Santa's Gift Shoppe Boutique!

Times
Thursday, Dec. 4th (10am-7pm)
Friday, Dec. 5th (10am-7pm)
Saturday, Dec. 6th (10am-4pm)

Stop by to take a look, participate in a free raffle, receive a free jar of jam (while supplies last), pick up some idea sheets, or even a free pedigree chart. For one-stop gift ideas for yourself or your family, there will be high-quality, specialty crafts, ornaments, tempting goodies(assorted fudge,biscotti,candies,cookies,& breads) award-winning jam, decor ideas, and helpful tips to make this Christmas season more memorable than ever...Or, if you want bring a friend to just soak in the peaceful ambiance, the smells & music of Christmas, just come and savor the spirit of the season....Please don't feel obligated to buy....just come to show your support & enjoy yourselves.

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Peaceful New Year....