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Whether they are the ones who have all of their lights up the day after Thanksgiving or they are still scrambling to finish their shopping at six P.M. on Christmas Eve, anyone's holiday season will be brighter with The Ultimate Christmas; the ultimate;source of must-have tips on merry-making, with inspiring true stories that celebrate the magic and meaning of the season.
With chapters on Making Memories, the Reason for the Season, Holiday Fiascos, Family and Friends, and New Twists on Old Traditions, The Ultimate Christmas includes the best advice from a group of eclectic experts on gift-giving, staying organized, hosting holiday parties, and decorating without stress--anything and everything needed to enjoy the special time with family and friends. Just some of the tips include: eco-friendly ways make the Yuletide gay; the simple technique to untangle lights; the rules of re-gifting; getting kids over the 'gimmies'; twenty ways to give back or give of yourself; choosing the best lights for your style (is it tacky to twinkle?); travel tips and unconventional Christmas getaway spots;ideas for blending families/blending traditions; turkey 411 (options for vegans and vegetarian guest, too);a simple winter open house menu; homemade gifts for kids and klutzes; how to find the perfect tree for your environment (artificial, real, or Charlie Brown?) With practical ideas, stunning four-color photographs, and uplifting stories, this book is the perfect gift for family, friends, or anyone who wants to revel in the Christmas season.
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The best experts' adviceand uplifting stories to help create the merriest and most meaningful holiday ever.
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Create a Magical Holiday Season for You and Yours . . . You know the moment when it feels like Christmas--when you make your annual pilgrimage to the tree lot and the 'blue spruce or pine' debate commences, when you share favorite memories over a second helping of your mother's stuffing, or when you feel the tug in your throat during the holiday pageant.
Now you can revel in the true meaning and spirit of the season with Ultimate Christmas, an entertaining, touching, and uplifting collection of true stories and awe-inspiring photographs of holiday magic (and a little mania!). From the kindness and generosity of strangers to the turkey that got away, from the innocence and pure joy of a child to the tree that really was too tall to fit, this Yuletide treasury will make you laugh and cry, and help you celebrate everything that is delightful--and perhaps slightly dysfunctional--about the holidays.
And, if you're searching for some holiday inspiration, fashion and decorating guru Jeanne Bice, the founder of The Quacker Factory, shares must-know info for making things merry, including eco-friendly ways to deck the halls, a simple, sensational open house menu, homemade crafts, and etiquette rules for regifting, holiday 'brag' letters, and the dreaded fruitcake.
This is the ultimate Christmas volume you'll want to bring out year after year to help create lasting memories and savor the warmth of the season.
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This heartwarming collection of stories celebrates the magic and meaning of the season and is sure to warm the hearts of even self-professed Scrooges and ba-humbuggers. The resource provides timesaving, stress-reducing pointers on everything needed to enjoy the time with family and friends and to rejoice in the real reason for the season.HCI Books
About the Author
Jeanne Bice is the warm and vivacious creator of the multimillion dollar clothing design company, Quacker Factory, which specializes in whimsical and embellished fashions. Having become a fixture on television shopping, Jeanne's apparel line is a perennial best seller on QVC. She is the author of Pull Yourself Up By Your Brastraps and Jeanne Bice's Quacker Factory Christmas. Jeanne has appeared on Good Morning America, The View, The Tony Danza Show, The CBS Early Show, and has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and many other publications. Jeanne's quirky sense of humor and inspirational style have earned her a loyal following of avid fans who can be seen around the country wearing their fun Quacker clothes.