Magical Holiday Home

Here’s a simple as can be Christmas Journal to use for journaling, Christmas list or any holiday writing. Check out the directions at: Favecrafts 

The members of MHH forums have been blogging Christmas in July. Using journal prompts they are writing down their reflections, thoughts, dreams and memories! You can read all about it HERE.

Isn’t this a beautiful display? You might think it cost quite a bit in a retail store but guess what, over at In My Own Style, you can read about how this wonderful Christmas display was created using junk from a resale shop!  In tough economic times there’s no reason to spend a fortune when you can create something this breath taking for pennies and a bit of effort.

Currently there are some pages under construction here at Magical Holiday Home. The Great Pumpkin Day page and the Rudolph Day page have under went some changes. I think the framework listed on each page will help with year round holiday preparations and provide a monthly focus. Those pages are just the beginning. Additional information, ideas, recipes and crafts will be added weekly.

The Celebrate Me page is next on the list followed closely by Turkey Day and Hippity Hoppity Day.  After that each of the Monthly Magic pages will be updated and coordinated with the “special day” lists. Each page is designed to help you organize and prepare for holidays. Holidays help create memories and joy within families and make our lives richer. Magical Holiday Home is honored to share them with you!

It’s one of my favorite Rudolph Days….Rudolph Day during Christmas in July. As strange as it sounds, this is truly the beginning of the holiday season for me. From now until the end of the year, the focus will be on holiday prep and the home!

As posted earlier, July is Finish Stocking Stuffers Month…so before the next Rudolph Day (in August) rolls around I plan to have my stocking stuffers bought, stored, and ready for Christmas Eve!

Another focus for July: Christmas Cards. For those that make handmade cards figuring out the design and creating the cards takes time so this early start is a must. If you use store bought cards then take some time to sign them now and perhaps even address envelopes. At the very least, update your Christmas Card List.

I have a fun announcement for this special Christmas in July Rudolph Day and that is a new site called RudolphDay.com   As Rudolph Day has gained popularity across the internet, James from WhyChristmas.com had the great idea of purchasing the .com name. It sat idle for quite some time and then a few weeks ago he brought it to my attention.  Some members of the Christmas Crew from the Merry  Network started developing it. Rudolph Day will be authored by several members of the Merry Network, myself included. We plan to follow the outline from Magical Holiday Home as far as monthly focus and ideas for monthly tasks. In addition, there will be crafts, monthly recipes, and traditions to read about and explore. Who knows…there might even be a few posts by Rudolph himself!  So take a few minutes to visit the new site and post a comment or two. We love feedback and suggestions.

Merry Christmas in July and Happy Rudolph Day!!!

What a clever clever thing Lana has found and wrote about over at iluvcraftingandcooking  This is some garland made out of Barbie shoes….isn’t it sweet? A little girl would certainly love a Barbie tree complete with shoes and a clothes line with Barbie clothes clipped on it. I can also envision some of Barbie’s hats nestled in the branches. Thanks Lana for sharing this clever item on your blog! She also has up some yummy recipes, so hop on over and check out her blog!

Aren’t these the cutest little place cards….find the step by step directions over at MHH member JackFrosty’s blog: The Warmth of the Stable.

A “Night Before Christmas” theme would be wonderful for Christmas Eve dinner or a holiday party.  Use these place cards, little stockings for the silverware, and a Santa centerpiece to round out your holiday table!

Magical Holiday Home member, MinnieCo has been blogging CIJ. Check out her sweet blog: Michelle’s Christmas in July

Make sure you scroll down and see her step by step directions for making Big Mac Cookies