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Craft Library: Gifts for Teachers FREE recipes , desserts , crafts & health ideas Crafts & Hobbies & Special Kitchen Values PinkSunrise.com | Families-First.com | Homeschool Zone | Event-of-the-Week | Bookstore | Search An Apple for the Teacher Special Gifts Ideas for that Special Educator Join our support group Cheerful Cookie Box Kathy Ross, the popular craft book author, has written a new book craft book called Crafts for Christian Values . Kathy's latest book is filled with wonderful crafts and ideas to help children learn about Christian values and what they mean. This easy-to-do craft lets you take disposable plastic containers, photos, drawings, and old greeting cards to make a wonderful keepsake . It's so easy that even the little ones can do it too. Sit-A-Pon a gift for the gardening teacher The Sit-A-Pon is created by using very simple household materials; old plastic tablecloth, magazines, and yarn. I first made a Sit-A-Pon when I was a Girl Scout. I still remember that pink and white soft square that protected my knees while gardening as a small girl. The Sit-A-Pon can be personalized just for your mom. You can use water proof magic markers to write her name and her favorite colored yarn to sew the edging. My Special Cloth Book Put some special memories in a book you can give. This craft is brought to us by Roberta Ross-Fisher and she says, "All children enjoy having ownership in their work, and they especially like to complete projects which focus on themselves. Bookmaking can be a fun and easy way to help children at various ages and ability levels to communicate through writing." Cardboard Earrings The kids will enjoy making these earrings for themselves or as gifts . Be creative with the designs and you'll be sure to have a true piece artwork! Experiment with different designs. You can make the earrings as simple or as outrageous as you like. Birds, animals, flowers, shapes- it's up to you! They make great gifts for moms , teachers or a great addition to your Halloween outfit. Dessert-of-the-Week Toffee Bars This week's Dessert of the Week features the sinfully delicious Toffee Bars. This candy is fun for a special treat or dressed up in a candy tin as a great gift. These bars are simple to make and the kids can help make them too! Lollipop Plants Grow a lollipop plant ! Whether you are a teacher , mom , or kid who loves crafts, this is the perfect for you. It's very simple and you don't even need dirt. This is great as both a festive decoration and treat holder . You can use any kind of lollipops- Blow Pops, Tootsie Roll Pops or the traditional non filled pops. Comments & Ideas Teacher Gift Basket From: Linda For teacher appreciation week we gave the teachers gifts with these sayings attached. A mint + Thanks for the Commitment Pens + Teachers do the "Write" thing a rubberband ball + Teachers are Flexible a bag of cookies + Teachers Make Smart Cookies. Perhaps these can help you with your gift basket. Good luck. New for 2001 Eat Cheat & Melt Fat Away Weight loss books FREE Healthy Cooking Recipes FREE Fit 'n Trim Support Crazy Kitchen Deals Ravioloi Maker FREE Cannoli Recipe interview with the Cake Mix Doctor, Anne Byrn more cake books more baking books Questions? Ideas? Comments? Have a craft idea to share? Click here to get our FREE newsletter and join our craft, cooking, education, health & other support groups FREE recipes , desserts , crafts & health ideas Crafts& Hobbies & Special Kitchen Values PinkSunrise.com | Families-First.com | Homeschool Zone | Event-of-the-Week | Bookstore | Search Last updated: 01/30/03 , 2000 www.Homeschoolzone.com All rights reserved Zone visitor Pitter Patter visitor
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Thrifty Living - Gifts from the Kitchen Gifts from the Kitchen A gift from the kitchen is twice blessed; it gives pleasure to the giver as well as to the receiver. Many holidays are so commercialized that much of the true meaning of the holiday has been lost. While it is nice to give money or fancy gifts, no gift is more appreciated than those that are homemade or handmade. Those are the special gifts that come from the heart and take extra time and thought. Gifts created in your kitchen are a special way to share a little of yourself. Food Gift Ideas A gift from the kitchen does not need to be elaborate or be made of costly ingredients. It should be a bit out of the ordinary and something the receiver is not likely to make. Try to match the gift of food to the food likes of the person who will receive it. When thinking about what you might give as a gift, think about something You enjoy making; You and your children or grandchildren could make together; The recipient would not make for themselves; or That is your specialty. Presenting the Gift The way the gift is presented can be almost as important as the food itself. In some cases it is nice to use a container that will be used after the food in or on it has disappeared. Flea markets and yard sales are great places to shop for these kinds of giveaway containers. Here are a few suggestions: A loaf of bread tied to a cutting board accompanied by a bread knife. Tea or coffee blend in a bright canister or in a tea or coffee cup. - Jams, jellies, and other spreads in a reusable container with a spoon or spreader attached. Anything wrapped in a tea towel. Cookies in a flowerpot lined with plastic wrap instead of a cookie jar. Unusually shaped cookies packed with their cutters. Recipes Turkey Noodle Soup Mix A welcome gift during the holiday season, when there is usually plenty of leftover turkey meat on hand. 1/4 cup red lentils 2 Tablespoons dried onion 1-1/2 Tablespoons chicken-flavored bouillon granules 1-1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed 1/8 teaspoon ground celery 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 small bay leaf 1 cup uncooked medium egg noodles Layer ingredients in the order given in a glass jar. Pretty Packaging: Cover the lid with a round or square of fabric that is cut 2-1/2" larger in diameter than the top of the jar. Fasten with a rubber band; tie with ribbon to cover rubber band. Gift Tag Greeting: "This makes about 10 cups of good, hot soup perfect for a cold night. Here's how to make it:" Turkey Noodle Soup 8 cups water 1 jar Turkey-Noodle Soup mix 1 package (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables 2 cups cooked, diced turkey or chicken Bring water to boil in large saucepan over high heat; stir in soup mix. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and cooked turkey. Cook 5 minutes longer or until noodles and vegetables are tender. Prepared by Barbara Farner , Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness. New Features | Home Care | Wellness | Consumer Economics | Foods & Nutrition Home | Contact Us
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Craft Library: Gifts for Teachers FREE recipes , desserts , crafts & health ideas Crafts & Hobbies & Special Kitchen Values PinkSunrise.com | Families-First.com | Homeschool Zone | Event-of-the-Week | Bookstore | Search An Apple for the Teacher Special Gifts Ideas for that Special Educator Join our support group Cheerful Cookie Box Kathy Ross, the popular craft book author, has written a new book craft book called Crafts for Christian Values . Kathy's latest book is filled with wonderful crafts and ideas to help children learn about Christian values and what they mean. This easy-to-do craft lets you take disposable plastic containers, photos, drawings, and old greeting cards to make a wonderful keepsake . It's so easy that even the little ones can do it too. Sit-A-Pon a gift for the gardening teacher The Sit-A-Pon is created by using very simple household materials; old plastic tablecloth, magazines, and yarn. I first made a Sit-A-Pon when I was a Girl Scout. I still remember that pink and white soft square that protected my knees while gardening as a small girl. The Sit-A-Pon can be personalized just for your mom. You can use water proof magic markers to write her name and her favorite colored yarn to sew the edging. My Special Cloth Book Put some special memories in a book you can give. This craft is brought to us by Roberta Ross-Fisher and she says, "All children enjoy having ownership in their work, and they especially like to complete projects which focus on themselves. Bookmaking can be a fun and easy way to help children at various ages and ability levels to communicate through writing." Cardboard Earrings The kids will enjoy making these earrings for themselves or as gifts . Be creative with the designs and you'll be sure to have a true piece artwork! Experiment with different designs. You can make the earrings as simple or as outrageous as you like. Birds, animals, flowers, shapes- it's up to you! They make great gifts for moms , teachers or a great addition to your Halloween outfit. Dessert-of-the-Week Toffee Bars This week's Dessert of the Week features the sinfully delicious Toffee Bars. This candy is fun for a special treat or dressed up in a candy tin as a great gift. These bars are simple to make and the kids can help make them too! Lollipop Plants Grow a lollipop plant ! Whether you are a teacher , mom , or kid who loves crafts, this is the perfect for you. It's very simple and you don't even need dirt. This is great as both a festive decoration and treat holder . You can use any kind of lollipops- Blow Pops, Tootsie Roll Pops or the traditional non filled pops. Comments & Ideas Teacher Gift Basket From: Linda For teacher appreciation week we gave the teachers gifts with these sayings attached. A mint + Thanks for the Commitment Pens + Teachers do the "Write" thing a rubberband ball + Teachers are Flexible a bag of cookies + Teachers Make Smart Cookies. Perhaps these can help you with your gift basket. Good luck. New for 2001 Eat Cheat & Melt Fat Away Weight loss books FREE Healthy Cooking Recipes FREE Fit 'n Trim Support Crazy Kitchen Deals Ravioloi Maker FREE Cannoli Recipe interview with the Cake Mix Doctor, Anne Byrn more cake books more baking books Questions? Ideas? Comments? Have a craft idea to share? Click here to get our FREE newsletter and join our craft, cooking, education, health & other support groups FREE recipes , desserts , crafts & health ideas Crafts& Hobbies & Special Kitchen Values PinkSunrise.com | Families-First.com | Homeschool Zone | Event-of-the-Week | Bookstore | Search Last updated: 01/30/03 , 2000 www.Homeschoolzone.com All rights reserved Zone visitor Pitter Patter visitor
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Thrifty Living - Gifts from the Kitchen Gifts from the Kitchen A gift from the kitchen is twice blessed; it gives pleasure to the giver as well as to the receiver. Many holidays are so commercialized that much of the true meaning of the holiday has been lost. While it is nice to give money or fancy gifts, no gift is more appreciated than those that are homemade or handmade. Those are the special gifts that come from the heart and take extra time and thought. Gifts created in your kitchen are a special way to share a little of yourself. Food Gift Ideas A gift from the kitchen does not need to be elaborate or be made of costly ingredients. It should be a bit out of the ordinary and something the receiver is not likely to make. Try to match the gift of food to the food likes of the person who will receive it. When thinking about what you might give as a gift, think about something You enjoy making; You and your children or grandchildren could make together; The recipient would not make for themselves; or That is your specialty. Presenting the Gift The way the gift is presented can be almost as important as the food itself. In some cases it is nice to use a container that will be used after the food in or on it has disappeared. Flea markets and yard sales are great places to shop for these kinds of giveaway containers. Here are a few suggestions: A loaf of bread tied to a cutting board accompanied by a bread knife. Tea or coffee blend in a bright canister or in a tea or coffee cup. - Jams, jellies, and other spreads in a reusable container with a spoon or spreader attached. Anything wrapped in a tea towel. Cookies in a flowerpot lined with plastic wrap instead of a cookie jar. Unusually shaped cookies packed with their cutters. Recipes Turkey Noodle Soup Mix A welcome gift during the holiday season, when there is usually plenty of leftover turkey meat on hand. 1/4 cup red lentils 2 Tablespoons dried onion 1-1/2 Tablespoons chicken-flavored bouillon granules 1-1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed 1/8 teaspoon ground celery 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 small bay leaf 1 cup uncooked medium egg noodles Layer ingredients in the order given in a glass jar. Pretty Packaging: Cover the lid with a round or square of fabric that is cut 2-1/2" larger in diameter than the top of the jar. Fasten with a rubber band; tie with ribbon to cover rubber band. Gift Tag Greeting: "This makes about 10 cups of good, hot soup perfect for a cold night. Here's how to make it:" Turkey Noodle Soup 8 cups water 1 jar Turkey-Noodle Soup mix 1 package (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables 2 cups cooked, diced turkey or chicken Bring water to boil in large saucepan over high heat; stir in soup mix. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and cooked turkey. Cook 5 minutes longer or until noodles and vegetables are tender. Prepared by Barbara Farner , Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness. New Features | Home Care | Wellness | Consumer Economics | Foods & Nutrition Home | Contact Us
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Shop Aspen Country By Mail Order or Phone! Printable Order Form Phone: 303.221.2010 ©2005 Aspencountry.com All rights reserved. Number of Hits: - White Elephant Gifts & Unique Gift Ideas - Kitsch, Campy, Tasteless, Downright Unusual Decor | Top Ten White Elephant Gifts | Actual "White Elephants" | | Q & A: Exactly What is a White Elephant Gift Exchange, Anyway? | | Unique Musical Sculptures & Snow Globes | Tasteless Kitsch Clocks | | Glow-In-The-Dark Decorations | Unusual Mystical Theme Stuff | | Unusual Stuff for Your Kitchen | Really Different Candle Holders | | More Unique Gifts, Theme Home Decorations, Unusual Gift Ideas | Top Ten White Elephant Gift Ideas #1 Retro 1960s Style Golden "Sun" Wall Mirror A retro throw back to the groovy '60s (imagine Hawaii 5-0 or the Brady house), this unique sun-ray wall mirror is gold-plated and ornately designed. 17" diameter. Item:31397 (Regularly $29.95) SALE! $23.95 #2 Mushroom Shape Mood Lamp with LED Light Let a glowing mushroom-shaped LED lamp set a groovey mood. This tacky retro mushroom lamp is battery operated and uses 3 AA batteries, not included. Fimo with resin base. 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" high. Item:34842 (Regularly $39.95) SALE! $31.95 #3 Monkey Figurine - Three Chimps Playing Poker Even better than dogs playing poker! Guess which chimp is bluffing? Three playful monkeys, displaying their best poker faces, sit down for a friendly game of cards. Painted ceramic resin. Chimpanzee sculpture is 9 3/4" x 5 1/4" x 6 1/2" high. Item:35191 (Regularly $24.95) SALE! $19.95 #4 "Life's a Beach" Wooden Birdhouse This charming decorative wooden birdhouse, with its casual look of the coast, brings the beach to your garden. The sign out front reads "Life's A Beach." (Remember that "classic" saying?) 9 7/8" x 7 1/4" x 10" high. Item:28475 (Regularly $19.95) SALE! $14.95 #5 White Pig Chef Holding Chalkboard - "Chef's Special" This porcine chef holds a chalkboard on which you can present the menu for the day or a note to the family. A white elephant gift they'll never forget! This truly unique decoration is 5 3/4" x 5" x 16" high. Item:31529 SALE! (Regularly $29.95) $24.95 #6 Wrought Iron Pet Bed with Leopard Print Cushion Stylish luxury for Fido or Fluffy! Ornate scroll metal pet bed frame comes complete with exotic faux fur leopard print cushion. Some assembly required. Metal frame, plush polyester cushion. 32 3/4" x 17 1/2" x 15" high. Item:35269 (Regularly $79.95) SALE! $64.95 #7 The Ultimate Tacky Elvis Presley Oversized Clock You knew you'd see it here! Rocking 24 hours a day, Elvis Presley is pictured on this scallop-edged oversized clock. Totally tacky, the glossy black frame features imbedded glitter. 21 7/8" high. Item:27488 (Regularly $39.95) SALE! $32.95 #8 Monkeys Under Palm Tree Lamp - Seriously! So bad that it's great! Totally tacky, this beguiling palm tree lamp features a monkey duo and coconut base. Green glass shade. UL cord. 6 1/2" diameter x 12" high. Item:32174 (Regularly $39.95) SALE! $31.95 #9 Guitar Shaped Elvis Presley Wall Clock OOPS! This has to be the ultimate tacky Elvis clock! Shaped like a guitar, this unusual wall clock celebrates the King of Rock-'n'-Roll, Elvis Presley. Battery operated. 11" x 1/2" x 32" high. Item:33921 (Regularly $49.95) SALE! $39.95 #10 See No, Hear No, Speak No Evil Monkeys A truly cheeky gift idea everyone will love! The classic trio of "See No Evil, Hear No Evil, and Speak No Evil" monkeys is whimsically depicted here detail. These playful chimps measure 5 3/4" x 2" x 4 1/2" high. Bronze finish. Item:31164 (Regularly $8.95) SALE! $7.95 White Elephant Gift Hint: Some white elephant gift exchanges suggest theme gifts, including gifts representing "your neck of the woods." Theme Birdhouses make great white elephant gifts for recipients of all ages! The Ultimate White Elephant Gift: An Actual White Elephant! An Elephant with Its Trunk Up Symbolizes Good Luck & Fortune Frosted White Elephant Sculpture In frosted splendor, and supported by a "crystal" orb, this magnificent elephant powerfully trumpets his presence. Frosted acrylic sculpture measures 8 3/8" high. Item:31428 (Regularly $49.95) SALE! $39.95 White Elephants with Crystal Ball Frosted Sculpture A trio of elephants, handcrafted with the look and feel of frosted glass, supports a clear glass orb on their upturned trunks. An unusual and dramatic white elephant gift. 4 5/8" x 4 5/8" x 5 5/8" high. Item:30350 (Regularly $19.95) SALE! $14.95 Lucky White Elephant Sculpture Plant Stand A touch of the exotic for home or garden. This elephant sculpture plant stand displays the trunk upraised, a symbol of good fortune. Ivory color carved-stone finish. 12 1/2" x 6" x 12" high. Item:32005 (Regularly $39.95) SALE! $31.95 5 White Elephants Crossing Bridge Sculpture Ivory-finish white elephants cross the bridge of hope and prosperity. Their message: Goals can more easily be reached when everyone pulls together. 12 l/2" long. Item:20679 (Regularly $39.95) SALE! $31.95 Large Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Elephant Statue Decorated in patriotic red, white, and blue American flag design patchwork, this patriotic elephant makes a fantastic white elephant gift. 11" x 6" x 14" high. Item:31774 (Regularly $29.95) SALE! $24.95 More: | Elephant Sculptures | Elephant Home Decorations | Elephant Novelties | Back to the top of this page Q. Exactly what is a "White Elephant Gift Exchange?" A. White Elephant Gift Exchange specifications are set by the group or family involved in the gift exchange. White Elephant Gift rules tend to differ regionally. Sometimes white elephant gift exchanges involve generic gifts suitable for any age with a pre-determined price range. Other times, creativity or "weird-factor" is the only pre-requisite! Occasionally the goal is to find an item that you already own but have no use for, and to pass that "white elephant" onto somebody else via the gift exchange. (If you don't happen to own anything completely useless that you'd like to "re-gift," Aspencountry.com can certainly help you out!) Sometimes the recipient is pre-determined, but other times the gift recipient is drawn from a hat. In any case, the main objective of a White Elephant Gift Exchange is for everyone to have fun! 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