Gifts From the Heart: 500 Simple Ways to Make Your Family's Christmas More Meaningful

Author: Virginia Brucker|See more titles by Virginia Brucker

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Gifts From the Heart: 500 Simple Ways to Make Your Family's Christmas More Meaningful

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Format:Trade Paperback

Dimensions:336 Pages, 5 x 8 x 0.76 in

Published:September 1, 2006

Publisher:Insomniac Press

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10:1897178301
ISBN - 13:9781897178300

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Are you overwhelmed by the frantic commercialism of our modern Christmas? Do you long for a more meaningful celebration? Gifts from the Heart contains hundreds of simple ideas that will help you create a warmer, more loving celebration focused on sharing and giving. Parents, grandparents, early childhood educators, teachers, and youth group leaders will love the imaginative ideas in this book. Gifts from the Heart is filled with: Time-saving tips for busy families Delightful kid-tested craft projects Heartwarming ideas for family traditions and capturing memories Fun-filled activities that help grandparents connect with their grandchildren Terrific suggestions for gifts that develop imagination, creativity, and literacy Practical ideas for helping our planet and our animal friends Delicious tried-and-true recipes for cooks of all ages Presentation tips and fabulous recipes for gifts from the kitchen Party and potluck tips and recipes Easy-to-do volunteer activities that make a difference to others during the holidays Tips for divorced parents and blended families Meaningful ways to help friends and family struggling with illness or loss at Christmas

A primary teacher for more than twenty-five years, Virginia Brucker is the recipient of the National Council of the Cancer Society''s Community Champion Award for her support of cancer research. She lives and works in beautiful Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island.

About the Author

Virginia Brucker has been a primary school teacher for more than 20 years. She lives in Nanoose Bay, BC.

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Elizabeth Faires
The Best Gift I Got This Year!

14 months ago

Words cannot adequately describe how much this book touched my heart. I'm a busy new wife with 4 small children, grown children and grandchildren, so you can imagine how busy and hectic our Christmases are. We try to do things for others, have fun ourselves and all while pinching pennies. Even for us, this book was a blessing! It's packed with ideas of things to do, recipes and crafts to make, and thoughts about the true spirit of giving and receiving. I had heard before that it's about giving… + read more
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Anonymous
Perfect Christmas Resource

3 years ago

Christmas arrives in a rush, and before I have time to think about meaningful family activities it is New Year and the opportunity has flown. Not so this year, because during the summer holidays I found myself reading Virginia's fabulous book while we were at the cottage. So many great ideas to run with this Christmas! Virginia covers it all, and brings the focus back to giving, caring, helping, and nurturing, not to mention a whole pile of fun. I have already ordered copies as pre-Christmas… + read more
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Anonymous
"Gifts From the Heart" a true gift to everyone.

3 years ago

I cannot tell you how much I love this book. But I am going to try. Everyone should own this book. If you have ever wondered about helping the people who are alone or ill at Christmas or just wanted to make a difference at this sometimes painful time of year, you should have this book. If you just want to make Christmas more meaningful for you and yours, you should have this book. This book will give you ideas to have a wondewrful holiday and truly make a difference. The author did… + read more
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Anonymous
WONDERFULLY HEARTWARMING!

3 years ago

This is a beautiful book about love, family and giving, written by a beautiful person that represents all of these characteristics, all of the time. Great recipes and darling pictures. Makes a lovely, cherished gift for a friend, family member or yourself! And .... you're making a donation to help fight cancer too!
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