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Part 1
Those of you who have followed my blog since mid-summer know that I am sharing an Advent devotional called The Magi's Journal. All together there are 25 entries that will be posted by Christmas.
This fictional journal is designed to cause the reader to meditate on the true meaning of Christmas and to think about our own spiritual journey. Feel free to copy The Magi's Journal to your computer. You may use it as a teaching tool or share it with family members.
These posts are archived in 2 separate lists. I haven't figured out yet how to combine both lists.
This fictional journal is designed to cause the reader to meditate on the true meaning of Christmas and to think about our own spiritual journey. Feel free to copy The Magi's Journal to your computer. You may use it as a teaching tool or share it with family members.
These posts are archived in 2 separate lists. I haven't figured out yet how to combine both lists.
Part 2 Home-made Christmas Gifts
Though most of use are on a budget, we still want to share Christmas gifts with friends or our children's teachers. Here are a few easy do-it-yourself gifts. Any of these--or a combination of these will make a nice gift-as long as they are presented in pretty containers or arranged in a gift basket.
1. Almond Vanilla Coffee
* 1 lb coffee--I know, they don't sell it in the pound anymore. The measurements don't have to be perfect.
* 1 oz. almond extract
* 1 oz vanilla extract
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Store in an airtight container
2. Cinnamon Flavored Sugar
* Cinnamon sticks
* Sugar
Put several cinnamon sticks per cup of sugar into a closed container. Occasionally shake. After several days the sugar will take on the cinnamon flavor. The cinnamon sticks and sugar can be arranged in a decorative way in a clear container.
3. Lemon Flavored Sugar
* Thoroughly dried lemon peels
* Sugar
Put dried peels into sugar in a closed container. Shake occasionally. After several days the sugar will take on a lemon flavor. Remove the lemon peels. This is great for flavoring tea.
4. Bath Salts
* Epsom salt (bulk amounts can be bought cheaply)
* Essential oils/scented oils
* Food coloring
* Glycerin--found in pharmacies
Mix 1 cup Epsom salt with a few drops of glycerin. Stir. Add a couple of drops of essential oil. Stir. Add a couple drops of food coloring. Mix together. Put in a decorative container.
1. Almond Vanilla Coffee
* 1 lb coffee--I know, they don't sell it in the pound anymore. The measurements don't have to be perfect.
* 1 oz. almond extract
* 1 oz vanilla extract
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Store in an airtight container
2. Cinnamon Flavored Sugar
* Cinnamon sticks
* Sugar
Put several cinnamon sticks per cup of sugar into a closed container. Occasionally shake. After several days the sugar will take on the cinnamon flavor. The cinnamon sticks and sugar can be arranged in a decorative way in a clear container.
3. Lemon Flavored Sugar
* Thoroughly dried lemon peels
* Sugar
Put dried peels into sugar in a closed container. Shake occasionally. After several days the sugar will take on a lemon flavor. Remove the lemon peels. This is great for flavoring tea.
4. Bath Salts
* Epsom salt (bulk amounts can be bought cheaply)
* Essential oils/scented oils
* Food coloring
* Glycerin--found in pharmacies
Mix 1 cup Epsom salt with a few drops of glycerin. Stir. Add a couple of drops of essential oil. Stir. Add a couple drops of food coloring. Mix together. Put in a decorative container.
Have a great holiday!
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