Pioneering Today-A Homemade Christmas - Melissa K. Norris

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Pioneering Today A Homemade Christmas

By Melissa K. Norris

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Table of Contents

Section One- Homemade Food Goodies and Gifts

Belgian Chocolate Waffles

pg. 22

Belgian Gingerbread Waffles

pg. 24

Blueberry Thyme Basil Vinegar

pg. 27

Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

pg. 18

Chocolate Sauce

pg. 25

Cranberry Orange Glazed Cookies

pg. 10

Cream Cheese Jam Rolls

pg. 20

Flaky Pastry Dough

pg. 12

French Apple Dump Cake

pg. 15

Garlic Herb Oil

pg. 26

Garlic Red Pepper Jelly

pg. 28

Jelly Tarts

pg. 13

Pumpkin Applesauce Cake and Buttermilk Glaze pg. 14

Pumpkin Roll

pg. 17

Quick Dinner Rolls

pg. 29

Soft Molasses Sugar Cookie

pg. 9

White Velvet Sugar Cookies

pg. 8

Section Two- Homemade Gift Ideas and Tutorials

Family Cookbook Apple Pie Sugar Scrub No-Sew Lace Headband Crocheted Headband/Ear Warmer with Flower No-Sew Tutu Mason Jar On the Go Cup Cake Stand Customized Tea Towels Alternative Gift Wrapping

pg. 31 pg. 32 pg. 33 pg. 34 pg. 35 pg. 37 pg. 38 pg. 39 pg. 40



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Section Three- Homemade Decorating Ideas

Evergreen Swag Pinecone Bouquet Burlap Ribbon Pillar Candle Present Ribbon Pillow Burlap Ribbon Ornament Jute Twine Ornament

pg. 43 pg. 45 pg. 46 pg. 46 pg. 47 pg. 48

Section 4- Gifts of Yourself

Ideas for special dates with: Co-workers Girls Boys Families Friends

pg.51 pg. 52 pg. 53 pg. 53 pg. 54

Introduction



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Do you ever watch all of the advertisements that start rolling in almost before the end of October for Christmas and want to toss up your hands? Toy catalogs litter my mailbox and my kid's anthem becomes, "I want that for Christmas."

I used to spend hours trying to stretch my budget to include a thoughtful and well appreciated gift for family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. It seemed no matter how early I started, or what bargains I found, I was a stressed out mess by Christmas Day and my pocket book took months to recover from the hit.

When my son was a few years old, I decided that something had to change. We couldn't keep up with the pace. I called my mother-in-law and asked her how they felt about our current Christmas gift status. She revealed they were just as stretched with the gift giving frenzy as we were.

That year we made some major changes to the way we celebrated Christmas. First off, we decided not to buy gifts except for immediate family. Only children below eighteen and still in school would receive store bought gifts.

We quit trying to make all of the parties we were invited to. Instead of running from family event to family event on Christmas Day, we decided to stay home. We met with my husband's family on Christmas Eve for a potluck style supper, meaning the entire meal wasn't on one person's shoulders. Late Christmas morning we had my parents down for brunch.

The rest of the day is spent lounging in pajamas, or sledding (if there's snow), playing with gifts, and relaxing.

These changes made me enjoy the Christmas season again. In the pages of this book, I'll share my recipes, decorating, and gift ideas of the homemade variety. These are the gifts I give to neighbors or adults whom we no longer buy store bought gifts for, and sometimes they accompany some of the store bought gifts as well.

I hope they inspire you to start some new traditions, decrease your holiday spending, cut the running around, and help you focus on the real meaning of Christmas--celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.



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