Shiloah Baker's Blog, page 6
December 6, 2017
How to Discover and Nurture Your Talents
Often, people get discouraged when picking up a new skill or resuming one that they developed many years ago. Try to work through this phase with diligence and perseverance. Love the beauty of what you are doing. Otherwise, all this activity is somewhat pointless. Or, if it has a point, it is more of a […]
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December 5, 2017
Preserving the Fiber Arts
By Jo Lynn Francis Society sees knitting as a social activity similar to quilting, spinning and needlepoint, however; I see these crafts as an essential part of American history and need to be preserved. I am a knit and crochet fiber artist. I prefer to use only natural fibers to create clothing and blankets and […]
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December 4, 2017
Keep in Touch This December
by Holly Kirtley Around this time of year, I spend quite a bit of time reminiscing. I watch and re-watch old Christmas specials that I remember from my childhood and bake the same cookie recipe my sisters and I would decorate each year for Santa. We laugh over our favorite holiday stories and then start […]
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December 3, 2017
Christmas Scavenger Hunt Fun
December in our house revolves around Christmas. We have Christmas music or Christmas movies playing most of our waking hours. Our conversations revolve around Christmas, treats, gifts and activities. I focus my children’s attention to the spiritual part of the celebration as well as the magic of the season that bring families together. A couple […]
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December 2, 2017
St Nick Saves Christmas
Is it possible to even find “Christ” in Christmas these days? With Black Friday starting on Thursday this year I am not sure if the answer is yes anymore. I do know how St Nick helped my family remember the reason for the season. Who Is St Nick? St Nick (or Saint Nicholas) is assumed […]
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December 1, 2017
Homespun Holiday Gift Tins
You saw the Christmas merchandise on retailers’ shelves back in October. Never too early to start spending that holiday dough, right? The latest toys and gadgets can be nice, but underneath all the glitz and shine, there isn’t usually much substance. Nothing’s more disheartening than discovering that “must have” item you saved up for, sitting […]
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November 30, 2017
Snowman Oreo Pops
Ingredients: Lollipop stick (available from Wal-Mart or craft stores) double stuff Oreo cookies white chocolate (found in the candy making section of your store) wax paper chocolate chips red ribbon or licorice Directions: Insert a lollipop stick into a double-stuffed Oreo cookie. (Make sure it is the double stuffed ones…the regular ones are just too […]
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November 29, 2017
Healthy Christmas Fruit Cake Cookies
Are you looking for some healthier holiday cookies to serve your friends and family? These fruit cake cookies are nutritious and delicious-the perfect healthy cookie for Christmas. Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 box brown sugar 3 T. evaporated milk 5 1/2 cups self-rising flour 1 pound butter 1 tsp. baking soda 1 T vanilla 1 pound […]
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November 28, 2017
Twelve Days to a Spiritual Christmas
As much as I love this time of year, it’s so easy to get caught up in the busyness of the season and miss out on what it is that makes the season so special! If I’m missing out on the love and joy of the season, I’m pretty sure I won’t be very effective […]
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November 27, 2017
Should You Get a Home Equity Loan?
For nearly every family that has both a home and other debt, this question eventually comes up. Because every circumstance is unique, I can not answer the question for you, but I can give you some facts and tools that will help you make an informed decision. Basic Information A Home Equity Loan allows you […]
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