Holidays

Blog Rewind: Spring, Finally!

May 7, 2013

I think it’s finally safe to say that Spring has arrived in Kansas City. I hope I’m not jinxing things, since we did have snow in May this year, but I think we’re now in the clear. We even had a mother bird build a nest in the wreath in our front door. She laid [...]

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Washington and Lincoln Facts and a Quick Killing Lincoln Review

February 18, 2013
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The nice folks at H&R Block have created an infographic for President’s Day. Some things I found interesting: Both of these guys were really tall. Lincoln was only 56 when he died. Why did I think he was older? There was no federal income tax when Washington was President and only two income tax rates [...]

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Free Christmas Printables

December 28, 2012
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Today I discovered Angela Hardison’s free Joy to the World and Peace on Earth printables via Simple Mom. About 20 minutes after I discovered them I had them printed off, popped into some spare frames I had on hand, and up on the wall. I apologize for the bad photos. These are in a dark [...]

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Gingerbread Houses in Glass Jars

December 20, 2012
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You may remember a post I did on Anchor Hocking’s Heritage Hill Jars and all the great things you can do with them. Well, when I ran across this post at Talk of the House I knew I wanted to share with you what Kelly did with these jars for Christmas. Gingerbread houses under glass! [...]

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The Great Christmas Debate: Real Trees vs. Artificial

December 14, 2012
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It’s the great Christmas debate. I’m not talking about your opinion of those newsy Christmas letters (for the record, I like getting them). And I’m also not talking about whether to open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Or even whether or not to have a nativity scene on the town square. Nope, I’m talking [...]

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4 Tips For an Easy Christmas

November 29, 2012
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I love the holidays, but I’m always looking for ways to keep it simple without sacrificing the tradition and fun. Here are four tips I’ve discovered over the years, that make for an easy Christmas. Tree Skirt Alternatives Tree skirts are expensive. And they usually end up covered up with gifts anyway. Several years ago [...]

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3 Easy Steps to Saving the Most with Your Online Christmas Shopping

November 26, 2012

Do you like the brave the crowds when Christmas shopping? Or are you like me and prefer to shop online in your PJs and have those boxes show up at your door? If you’re in the latter group, here is a simple, 3 step process for maximizing your savings. Step 1:  Start with a sale. [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you have a wonderful holiday and I want you to know that I am thankful that you take the time to read this blog. Julie If you enjoyed this post and would like more, enter your email address in the box below and future posts from The Family CEO will [...]

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New Kitchen Light Fixtures and UPS My Choice Review

November 19, 2012
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The kitchen remodel is continuing and this morning I made what felt like my 10,429th decision. I’m over decisions. And dust. And having workmen arrive at my house at 8am every day. But the remodel has given me the opportunity to test drive a service I recently learned about:  UPS My Choice. UPS My Choice [...]

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Free Holiday Address and Gift Labels

October 15, 2012

I’m popping in with a quick post to let you know that Vistaprint is currently offering free address labels (you pay shipping only). I normally don’t have a great need for address labels. I rarely send things snail mail anymore, and when I do, I use the free address labels I seem to always get [...]

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