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Untrained Housewife Holiday Gift Guide: 2009 Children’s Book Edition
Take a look at the children’s books that have been reviewed by Untrained Housewife authors in preparation for the 2009 Holiday Season. See a recap of these reviews to help you select a book for your kids!
Thanksgiving With The Untrained Housewife — Recipes, Table Decor, Leftover Turkey and Easy Prep Ideas
A collection of Untrained Housewife tips and tricks from some of our authors. See Thanksgiving holiday recipes, quick and easy meals, and tips for handling the leftovers!
Writers in kitchen and homestead
Hi guys, Oh dear, I’ve had a horrible infection for days now, and I’m a little behind with my editing. My sincerest apologies to those with articles in the queue — I aim to catch up by the end of tomorrow. Thank you all for being so patient. –Babs
Five Great Gifts for Dad: Gift Ideas for Fathers for Christmas
Wondering what gift to give Dad for Christmas? If you want something different from the same old sweater getting wrapped up as a present for Dad, here is the answer. Read on to find 5 great gifts for fathers for Christmas.
Christmas Bingo for Big Families
Money is often tight in big families. Instead of getting everyone in the family one or two individual gifts, consider a Christmas raffle or bingo night. Make Christmas more about spending time together than about spending time opening gifts and make it more memorable.
Simple Thanksgiving Table Decorations and Centerpieces
For my family, Thanksgiving is a time to come together to create some simple yet creative decorations that symbolize this beautiful festival and its traditions. By using imagination and simple items, it is possible to turn out lovely Thanksgiving arrangements, centerpieces and table decorations. Thanksgiving festivities and décor are just as colorful and abundant as […]
Frugal Gifts for the Holidays: Theme Packs
Looking for frugal holiday gift ideas? Being economical doesn’t mean you have to be cheap, but rather creative! Assembling a theme pack is a great way to create a gift that’s semi-homemade. If you’re looking for something unique to give the special people in your life, here are some ideas to get you started!
Book Review – The Berenstain Bears’ Christmas Tree by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Add warmth to holiday reading with your child and learn about the importance of celebrating the spirit of sharing and thoughtfulness this year with the beautifully illustrated and well-written Berenstain Bears’ Christmas Tree.
Review of “Who Was There on Christmas Night?” by Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton
Who Was There on Christmas Night?, by Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton, offers a unique perspective on the classic Christmas story. Its interactive turn-wheel pages offer a hands-on approach to learning about some of the supporting characters in the birth of Jesus. Toddlers and pre-school age children, as well as their parents, will enjoy this new book published by Zondervan.
Book Review – The Beginner’s Bible ®: Come and See Baby Jesus
Zonderkidz’s Come and See Baby Jesus, part of The Beginner’s Bible series is a fun, interactive children’s book, that can be a good Christmas gift for your toddler or preschooler.
Review of The Tiny Baby Jesus by Dandi Daley Mackall: A Christmas Book that Lasts Beyond the Holiday
Dandi Daley Mackall’s book The Tiny Baby Jesus is a good choice for a Sunday school class or a Christian family to explore the connections between the baby Jesus and his adult work.
