Giving some gifts

Gifts at Christmas by~Vivian Gouled
There are gifts to buy,

And gifts to make,

But there are other giftsworth while.

Being helpful,Being kind,

And ready with a smile,

Being friendly,

Doing things to please -

I've made up my mind at Christmas time

I 'm giving some of these!

Frosty the Snowman
Frosty the SnowmanWas a jolly happy soulWith a corncob pipe and a button noseAnd two eyes made out of coalFrosty the SnowmanIs a fairytale they sayHe was made of snowBut the children knowHow he came to life one dayThere must have been some magicIn that old silk hat they foundFor when they placed it on his headHe began to dance aroundFrosty the SnowmanWas alive as he could be And the children say He could laugh and playJust the same as you and meFrosty the SnowmanKnew the sun was hot that daySo he said let's runAnd we'll have some funNow before I melt awayDown to the villageWith a broomstick in his handRunning here and there all around the squareSaying catch me if you canHe led them down the streets of townRight to the traffic copAnd he only paused a moment whenHe heard him holler stopFrosty the SnowmanHad to hurry on his wayBut he waved goodbyeSaying don't you cry I'll be back again some dayThumpety thump thumpThumpety thump thumpLook at Frosty goThumpety thump thumpThumpety thump thumpOver the hills of snow

Recipe
Date Nut Bars
11/4cup flour

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup butter

1 cup sugar

2 eggs, well beaten

1 cup chopped nuts

1 cup dates, chopped fine
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Mix other ingredients in order given. Line 13x9 inch pan with waxed paper and spread batter in it. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Remove cake from pan. Peel waxed paper & let cool. Cut into bars and roll in powdered sugar.
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Breakfast Casserole
Butter for greasing pan

1 (12-ounce) package frozen hash-brown potatoes

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter

1 cup diced ham

4 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded

4 ounces Swiss or Jack cheese, shredded

1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies

2 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

Salsa to taste
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease 10-inch pie pan with butter. To save time, hash browns can be baked evening before. Ham, cheeses and chilies can be placed on top and refrigerated overnight.1. In prepared pie pan, spread hash browns. Brush with melted butter and bake 25 minutes.2. Layer ham, cheeses and chilies on hash browns.3. Combine eggs, milk and salt. Pour over ham, cheese and chilies.4. Bake at 350 degrees 30-35 minutes.5. Place salsa on top before serving.Yields: 6-8 servings

Tip
Add onion skins to the water when boiling eggs, this turns the shells a tint of brown. When stored in the refrigerator, you’ll know at a glance which eggs are hard boiled and which aren’t. The flavor of the eggs aren’t affected at all.

Crafts & Tutorials
Stick stars tutorial
http://foothillhomecompanion.blogspot.com/2007/11/star-light-star-bright.html

Christmas bell necklaces
http://createyourcrafts.com/projects/projects/christmasbellnecklaces.htm

Paper Pine cone
http://createyourcrafts.com/projects/projects/paperpineconeornament.htm

Reindeer Take out box
http://createyourcrafts.com/projects/projects/reindeertakeoutbox.htm

Snowman soup
http://www.juliabettencourt.com/blog/?p=478

Lil snowfolk winged Angel
http://craftycollege.com/webofangels/barretth.htm

Felt gingerbread House
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ca_crafts_projects/article/0,2041,DIY_13721_5721183,00.html

Ribbon candy ornaments
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_cds/article/0,2045,DIY_15079_2354659,00.html

Have a wonderful day, stay warm!

Rainning here in sunny S.Calif.