Christmas is a brief time when childhood wishes become more than just imagination. I love the rich religious significance of Christmas but I also enjoy the magical childlike fantasy. My adult children are still told, “Those that don’t believe, don’t receive.” Just because they grow up doesn’t mean the magic of Santa has to vanish. [...]
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This holiday season I decided to challenge myself in a green way; to make something new from something old. Up-cycling has been a way of life for many generations as people sewed quilts and other necessities from used clothing. For anyone on a limited budget, it is a smart, thrifty way to make gifts. The [...]
With Christmas just a couple of weeks away and budgets a little tight, Southern Idaho Living has come up with some very “Country” craft ideas to stretch the Yuletide dollar that looks like a million bucks. Barn wood Christmas signs make the holidays feel a little bit more country making an excellent gift and Christmas [...]
The creaking of wooden floors can almost compete with the volume of the many conversations simultaneously taking place in the old Bruneau Legion Hall. A welcoming smell of leather, scented candles and fresh baked goods fills every room. The walls are nearly bursting with crafty vendors and eager shoppers – it’s a familiar scene to [...]
This is one holiday tradition that really got out of hand. What began as a six-week family project has now grown into a worldwide phenomenon – much to the delight of the thousands of participants and beneficiaries, but much to the chagrin of the Ray and Cheri Archibald family of Oakley.
To sum up the reason for his 20-plus years of playing Santa Claus, Owen Crockett tells of a statuette on display inside his Declo home. It’s a figurine of Santa, hat removed and held in his hands, humbly kneeling next to the swaddled baby Jesus. “The biggest thing is being able to serve other people [...]
In tribute to the most famous and beloved holiday plant, here are some fun facts and ways to take care of your poinsettias: • Poinsettias were introduced into the U.S. in 1825 by Joel Poinsett. • There are over 100 varieties of poinsettias available. • The showy colored parts of poinsettias that most people think [...]
The hall is decked and the sweet smells of holiday goodies fill the room as residents of Bridgeview Estates filter in. It’s the annual Christmas party, and the residents of the Twin Falls assisted living center are surrounded by their children and grandchildren, all basking in jolly anticipation. The Idaho Old Time Fiddlers perform holiday [...]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, thanks to holiday festivals sponsored by health care organizations throughout southern Idaho. Festivals of Trees are fun family traditions for many, as beautifully ornamented trees symbolize the holiday season. The festivals draw big crowds and raise thousands of dollars for community health needs. Here’s what’s happening at [...]
With the holidays upon us, two things are probably on your mind: the yummy holiday treats you will be indulging in, and what to get those hard-to-shop-for friends and family. This year, let’s combine the two and create homemade gifts with recipe boxes that are fun and easy. Your favorite holiday foods will taste even [...]
