Gifts from the Heart: Simple ways to make your family's Christmas more meaningful

by Virginia Brucker

Are you overwhelmed by the frantic commercialism of our modern Christmas? Do you long for a more meaningful celebration? Gifts from the Heart contains hundreds of simple ideas that will help you create a warmer, more loving celebration focused on sharing and giving. Parents, grandparents, early childhood educators, teachers, and youth group leaders will love the imaginative ideas in this book. Gifts from the Heart is filled -time-saving tips for busy families -delightful kid-tested craft projects -heartwarming ideas for family traditions and capturing memories -fun-filled activities that help grandparents connect with their grandchildren -terrific suggestions for gifts that develop imagination, creativity, and literacy -practical ideas for helping our planet and our animal friends -delicious tried-and-true recipes for cooks of all ages -presentation tips and fabulous recipes for gifts from the kitchen -party and potluck tips and recipes -easy-to-do volunteer activities that make a difference to others during the holidays -tips for divorced parents and blended families -meaningful ways to help friends and family struggling with illness or loss at Christmas

334 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2006

Reviews

[Overbooked ✎ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book: lots of ideas for crafts, books to share, yummy recipes, acts of kindness to make the Christmas season merrier and more meaningful! It caters for everyone, it has sections for pet lovers, the elderly, the little ones, blended families etc. It's a keeper.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is mostly for families with children, but there are lots of great ideas anyone can use. I like the "do-it-yourself and give-it-with-love" message and there are nice recipes, tips and ideas for everyone to use.