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Hello Dear Friend,
Perhaps the most joyous time for any family is Christmas. But as any parent knows it comes from alot of work and sometimes we forget Christmas is supposed to be fun and joyful.
Children grow up so fast and the time to make memories that last is now.
One of the best ways to make Christmas memories last is working together on arts and crafts.
Little projects with the children can be rewarding for years to come. Each time you gaze upon that hand made reindeer or Santa the memories of those early years will fill you with warmth. And you will teach yor children valuable skills when they become parents.
In this busy day and age it is easy to just go out and buy decorations. But they really ahve lasting value. They often seem perfect but hollow.
My fondest memories are of putting handmade ornaments on the tree year after year. Both as a child and as a parent. Now that the kids are out of the house these little trinkets, though imperfect, a bit scarred from the years, still give me my greatest joy, as I pput each one on the tree or place on the mantle above the fireplace. The years all coming rushing back in a flush of renewed meaning.
Recently I found an absolute treasure that I think will be invaluabel to anyone who is building a family. You see I found out through years or building my own family that it is much like building a brick structure. We all remember the three little piggies? and how the house made of bricks lasted forever. Well so it is with a family.
Often people refer to raising a family. Now this is a nice term but I think
it does a diservice. when you think of something raised you think of something created and eventually disposed of or consumed like raising chickens or carrots.
I like the brickhouse metaphor. With each brick the house is made stronger.
something that is built to last many generations. Each brick a small but important piece of the bigger stronger whole.
This treasure is a blue print to help build your family.
It is entitled "Things to Make for Christmas"
By using simple items around your house you can turn an afternoon
into a wonderous occation for a child and for yourself.
107 different simple yet nourishing projects with detailed instructions.
Styrofoam
Cartons and Cups
Paper Plates
Yarn
Flowers and Fruit
Wire
Velvet
Candles
Paper Sculpture
Aluminum Foil Roses
Odds and Ends
Boxes and Paper
Christmas Cookies
Christmas Cards
Gift-Wrapped Packages
These projects will last a lifetime
You can get all 107 projects detailed so they turn out right.
But you must promise me you will take the time it takes to help
your children. I beg of you not to just give these directions to the kids to
keep them busy so they won't bother you. Please share the joy of these simple projects with your children so you both will have many treasured memories for year to come.
Here are a couple letters of the 100s I have received over the years:
Dear Emily,
I can't thank you enough for making this possible.
The projects are marvelous and the time spent with
my children is so precious.
Cindy Delmott, RI
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I am enjoying the time with my grandchildren so
much this christmas season. The grandkids are so proud of thier creations.
Shirley Lansworth, RI
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Make this Christmas a Lifelong Memory
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Sincerely,
Emily Watson
P.S. Until November 24, 2007 100% of proceeds are going to St. Vincent de Pauls kitchen for the Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless.
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