tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post9010489248729539825..comments2024-03-27T17:31:58.315-07:00Comments on Home Living: Simple Things To Do At HomeLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-39706835148759471512013-12-13T18:20:14.931-08:002013-12-13T18:20:14.931-08:00What a great idea! I can't wait to try some w...What a great idea! I can't wait to try some warm cinnamon milk on a cold winter day! And I love the idea of adding touches of glitter to inexpensive cards - what a great way to make a store-bought card more personal and special. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-62773687756977483742013-12-10T13:33:48.479-08:002013-12-10T13:33:48.479-08:00Dear Lydia, I always save my old Christmas cards f...Dear Lydia, I always save my old Christmas cards from each Christmas, just in case we need them for a craft!<br />I have been drinking some warm milk myself in the evenings. I like the idea of spicing it up a little bit:)<br />We just came out of an arctic blast, now high winds today. Never a dull moment! I worked on a few Christmas gifts today. I have been listening to Christmas music all day living from glory to gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123718369605106023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-83155709523174478862013-12-09T14:03:11.047-08:002013-12-09T14:03:11.047-08:00Your posts always lift me up when I am down. The c...Your posts always lift me up when I am down. The cards are lovely. I'm trying to do a bit for Christmas, but no heart for it. Perhaps I will make some cards like these :) I also like hot milk with a bit of vanilla flavoring instead of chocolate. Mrs. Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738067554994365027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-32609690588928799642013-12-09T13:50:00.726-08:002013-12-09T13:50:00.726-08:00Gayle, the single cards are only 50cents , so anot...Gayle, the single cards are only 50cents , so another<br />Idea would be to get a few of the higher quality non boxed cards and have your grandchildren<br />Add glittered sticker snowflakes to the sky, trees to the land and red bows to lamppost or house. The stickers are already glittered.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-86182412046941187662013-12-09T11:25:47.121-08:002013-12-09T11:25:47.121-08:00Thanks so much for the tips. I am always trying to...Thanks so much for the tips. I am always trying to think of frugal ways to do crafts with my granddaughter, who happens to love glitter, so the project will be one I will have to fit into our next craft day.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538925514223073732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-755943276700065832013-12-09T09:09:56.693-08:002013-12-09T09:09:56.693-08:00I never thought of using just the warm milk and ci...I never thought of using just the warm milk and cinnamon--I think I know what I'll be having this afternoon...Mama Said Nohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308677020217781633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-49609217264455907102013-12-09T05:32:14.777-08:002013-12-09T05:32:14.777-08:00This is true. The milk can be whisked into foam wh...This is true. The milk can be whisked into foam while heating and when poured into a cup it looks like whipped cream. With a lot of cinnamon sprinkled on top it makes a very warming drink, and if you prefer. Use a tiny. It of nutmeg instead,to make it taste like eggnog.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-70857425039512885712013-12-09T00:57:58.528-08:002013-12-09T00:57:58.528-08:00These are lovely idea LadyLydia, As you say - simp...These are lovely idea LadyLydia, As you say - simple- but fun and pretty, to spread some cheerfulness and love around. Sometimes we feel we must do great craft projects, but a jar of glitter can be all that's needed to be creative in our homes. I like the idea of the 'no chocolate' hot chocolate. Even if you did not have cream in the house, you could use hot milk, and sprinkle the Housewife59https://www.blogger.com/profile/12485051347795187632noreply@blogger.com