The Debate Between a Live or Artificial Tree

A great debate occurs every year through out the environmental movement. The debate is between the use of a real Christmas tree, or the artificial ones from a box. This debate occurs on most green forums during the winter and Christmas months. The live tree helps to remove carbons from the air and is only used for two weeks of a season, then composted into something else. This does not justify using a living plant for such a short duration for pleasure purposes. The artificial tree is made of

Custom Family Portrait Christmas Ornaments

Meet the Bald family. OK, they’re not really bald, they just haven’t been wigged yet. Confused? I’ll back up a step or two.. Ok, this is an arrangement of precisely-measured clay parts that, when assembled, will become a family of five. See Dad in the left column, followed by Mom, then Big Brother, Little Sister, and Brand New Baby Sister? Sure you can. Dad’s getting dressed up – first he puts on his tie, and then he puts on his head. Just like you and me. See? I t

Stick Man - Soho Theatre

THIS Christmas, Stick Man , based on the best-selling book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler ( The Gruffalo ), comes to Soho Theatre, where it runs from December 10, 2009 to January 10, 2010. Described as touching, funny and utterly original, Stick Man is a brand new family show from the acclaimed Scamp Theatre, whose recent hits include Michael Morpurgo’s Aesop’s Fables, Private Peaceful and The Mozart Question . Stickman follows the adventures of a

Genetic Tests: When No Means Maybe (Part 1)

Genetic tests often don’t give as much information as you might think. In a previous blog I talked about getting my DNA tested with 23andMe . Well, I got the email the other day saying that my results were ready. So I logged on and up popped this screen pictured to the left. All sorts of goodies to try out! I feel like a kid at Christmas. The first thing I thought I’d do is check out my ancestry. My grandfather’s grandmother was supposedly Native American and so I wanted to find out if

Super Saturday Craft Day Ideas

Super Saturday is an annual craft day that is traditionally held in October at my church. It’s a creative woman’s mecca of handmade home decor, gift, and crafty ideas. I have already had mine this year, but I’ve noticed that a lot of people are still searching for ideas. What makes this craft day so much fun is that most of these items are perfect for Christmas gifts! So if you’re looking for handmade Christmas gift ideas – these Super Saturday crafts are perfect! Also, Don’t forget to s

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