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	<title>Skip To My Lou &#187; Christmas</title>
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		<title>Felt Holly Napkin Rings</title>
		<link>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/12/23/felt-holly-napkin-rings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:41:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Christmas Napkin rings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas Table ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DIY napkin rings]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a quick craft to keep the kids busy and also knock finding napkin rings off your list!  I saw these years ago but don't remember where.  I looked for a template but couldn't find one so I made one.
Felt Holly Napkin Ring Template
Download the template and print out on cardstock. Trace around the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free Christmas Gift Tags and Labels</title>
		<link>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/12/22/free-christmas-gift-tags-and-labels/</link>
		<comments>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/12/22/free-christmas-gift-tags-and-labels/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gift Wrapping Ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free downloads]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Free holiday tags and labels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[printable gift tags and labels]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a roundup of free printable Christmas gift tags and labels
From Bucklette

Bucklette's gift tags can be downloaded here.  She has four charming sets so make sure you scroll thru her previous posts
I am loving these tags from Papercrave
Papercrave gift tags can be downloaded here

From Mushy

Mushy's printable labels can be downloaded here
From Sew Mama Sew [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Paper Candy Canes</title>
		<link>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/12/11/paper-candy-canes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:36:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas Crafts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When my son was in fourth grade he made these paper candy canes.  He must have found the activity totally addicting since he brought home a dozen.  I tied them to a long piece of yarn and hung them in my kitchen window.  Each year they make my kitchen look so festive!

All you need is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a candy wreath</title>
		<link>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/12/10/how-to-make-a-candy-wreath/</link>
		<comments>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/12/10/how-to-make-a-candy-wreath/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas gifts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edible gifts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In our family these candy wreaths are a holiday tradition that was passed from one lovely and creative woman to her equally lovely and creative sister.  What a joy to have known that incredible woman and what a blessing it has been for me to be able have that sister for my sister-n-law. Each [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Holiday beverage markers</title>
		<link>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2007/12/23/holiday-beverage-markers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2007/12/23/holiday-beverage-markers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 04:36:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas parties]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[holiday decorations]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a quick solution for beverage markers---
place a 2-dimensional paper sticker on a metal rimmed office tag.

They were slightly difficult to attach to the glass, but worked in a pinch and looked really festive. If one had more time the wire ring could be changed to an actual wire beverage i.d. hoop.
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		<title>Homemade Caramel Corn</title>
		<link>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2007/12/23/homemade-caramel-corn/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:58:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a sweet treat for some sweet friends. 

I use my friend Di's recipe.  It is easy and so delicious!
Di's Caramel Corn
½ Cup butter (1 stick)
1 Cup light brown sugar
¼ Cup light corn syrup
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon baking soda
3 quarts (12 cups) popped corn                       
In heavy saucepan on medium to medium-high heat melt [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Traditions</title>
		<link>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2007/12/20/traditions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since our oldest son was a toddler we have had friends come over IN THEIR PAJAMAS to read Christmas stories.  Our oldest son is now 15 and this has become one of our most loved holiday traditions.

There are no fancy clothes or fancy food and kids are definitely invited.  At first the guests [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Breakfast with Santa</title>
		<link>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2007/12/16/breakfast-with-santa/</link>
		<comments>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2007/12/16/breakfast-with-santa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:29:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[decorations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[holiday decorations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kids]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[party favors]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
For six years now we have hosted "Breakfast with Santa" for our son's basketball team. 

I try to make it look special from candles on the table to hanging stars from the chandelier.

I hot glued three candy canes together to make an easel to hold each of the boys names for place-cards.  We drink hot coca out of Santa [...]]]></description>
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