Recession for Christmas?
November 15, 2008
What kind of a Christmas present is that? This seems to be the word online though. They are actually calling it “The Long Dark Winter.” Hmmm… that doesn’t sound so good.
If this is what’s going to happen, then I guess we ought to do a little “beforehand” preparation. Do some organizing and early shopping. Best bet would be to buy food or make food for gifts, such as cookies for gift giving. But do not spend 1 more cent than you need too.
It’s not like this hasn’t happened before, I can remember doing this years ago. You may not know this but the 1970’s were big “craft” years. Crafts flourished in the 1970’s and the 1980’s. It seems like after the 1980’s people stopped doing crafts because it wasn’t worth the time that you put into making the craft to get a couple of bucks for it.
I think we’re all heading back a “step” in time though. We’re going to have to get the creative juices flowing again, and make a lot of our own stuff. I’ve stocked up on crocheting yarn, just so I can make my own booties, crocheted hats, potholders, etc.
My mom sent me a box of thread and needles. It used to be that it was cheaper to make your own clothes, and prices may soon return to those days. My mom made most of our summer clothes during the 1950’s and 1960’s. She even made my prom dress. So make sure you have a sewing machine. We even used to make Rag Rugs out of old clothes.
Not sure how the new generation is going to react to this “make it yourself-do it yourself” age we’re coming into. Even my kids want stuff “now.” I suspect that the American lifestyle is going to change dramatically. All the grandmas and grandpas will be able to adjust, all the ones that have been living on credit and is in debt are going to be like a fish out of water.
Get prepared.. here’s a recession list of to-do’s.
Christmas Crafts
November 15, 2008
On this website you can find some Christmas Crafts. I have a feeling we’ll all be making our Christmas gifts and crafts this Christmas and even next Christmas.
Be sure to check out 2good2lose.com
Christmas Costume Ideas
Easy Christmas Crafts
Christmas Ornaments
Make Felt Ornaments
Make a Christmas Wreath
Holly Pinecone Wreath
Make a Christmas Bow
Also see the crocheted Christmas Ornaments….
Holiday Recipes
November 15, 2008
This old recipe book website has some great old fashion recipes from the old times. You may want to check it out. Not a lot of creepy ads either.
For instance,
Holiday Dinner
Turkey Dinner – How to organize a turkey dinner.
Thanksgiving Timeline – Thanksgiving for a crowd, and shopping list
Ways to Cook Turkey – There are many different ways to cook turkey
Stuffing Recipes – Stuffing stuff
Cranberry Recipes – All of my cranberry recipes. Relishes too.
Holiday Snacks
Finger Sandwiches – Canapes and appetizers for your party.
Party Appetizers – Favorite appetizers to make for the holidays.
Cheese Ball Recipes – Easy to make for your party
Fondue Recipes – Fun with Fondue
Holiday Chex Mix Snacks – All the recipes you can think of for Chex Mix.
Crispix Snack Mix – Puppy Chow and other things to make with Crispix.
Party Popcorn – Varieties of popcorn, popcorn balls, snacks
Refrigerator Biscuit Recipes – Fast cooking for teenagers
Holiday Cookies
Assorted Homemade Cookies – a variety of cookies that didn’t fit in another category
Bisquick Cookies – Cookies made with Bisquick Biscuit Mix
Bulk Cookie Mix – A mix to make several varieties of cookies at once
Butter Sugar Cookies – All types of butter cookies
Cake Mix Cookies – Easy way to make cookies
Christmas Cookies – My favorite Christmas cookies, I make every year.
Chocolate Cookies – Chocolate cookie recipes including macaroons.
Chocolate Chip Cookies – All types, giant chocolate chip cookies too.
Cookies In A Jar – Great for gift giving.
Easter Cookies – Cute and colorful cookies for Easter
Ginger Cookies – Gingersnaps, and more
Gingerbread Men – Here’s how you make them
No Bake Cookies – Cookies and candy you don’t bake
Pan and Bar Cookies – A new page where all the pan and bar cookies will go
Peanutbutter Cookies – Cookies and other things to make with peanut butter
Pioneer Brand Cookies – Made with Pioneer Brand Biscuit Mix
Pumpkin Cookies – Perfect for a Halloween treat
Holiday Cakes
Fruitcake – a variety of different types of fruitcakes
Christmas Breads – Sugarplum bread and Pantone and others
Christmas Cakes – Special cakes for the holiday
No Bake Cheesecakes – Quick and easy, my favorite
Baked Cheesecake – Cheesecakes you bake in the oven. New York
Easy Homemade Cakes – Cakes from scratch, white and yellow cakes
Cake Mix Recipes – Different desserts made from cake mix, cake mix cookies
Easy Cupcakes – From the simplest recipes, so easy to make
Halloween Cupcakes – Recipes and Halloween decoration ideas
Gingerbread – Ginger bread and cakes, shortcakes
Gingerbread House – Recipe for Gingerbread house
GingerbreadHouse Pics – Pictures of winning Gingerbread houses
Valentines Day – How to make a heart shaped cake.
Birthday Cake Decorating Ideas – Recipes and ideas for decorating a birthday cake.
White Icings and Chocolate Frostings
Also see How to decorate a cake
Holiday Pies
Easy Pie Crust – All different types of pie crusts
Pecan Recipes – Pecan pie, and pecan tarts, and more
Homemade Pies – Some real easy Holiday Pies
Pudding Recipes – Old fashion and still favorite puddings
Fruit Pies and Cobblers – A variety of different fruit pies
Holiday Candy
Caramels – Original recipe for caramels
Easy Fudge – Many kinds of fudge
Holiday Divinity – Several varieties of Divinity
Homemade Taffy – Original recipe for taffy, used to be called Cream Candy
Peanut Brittle – Old fashion peanut brittle and microwave peanut brittle
Lollipops – Original recipe for lollipops
Christmas Candy – Favorite candies, like chestnuts, buckeyes, etc.
Holiday Drinks
Orange Julius – The original orange julius recipe
Holiday Punch Recipes – All of my punch recipes, sherbert, and nonalchoholic
Raspberry Punch – Raspberry Punch Recipes
Hot Chocolate – Old recipe for hot cocoa
Easy Eggnog – Easiest recipe I have found
Blender Recipes – Drinks, shakes and smoothies
