Scratch Christmas - Festivus for the Rest of Us

Don’t miss your chance to air your grievances, make a Festivus pole, and see how Festivus is celebrated around the world. If you don’t know what Festivus is, then you’ll want to watch the short film on this page.

Christmas Music - Don’t Shoot Me Santa by The Killers

The Killers turned their new Christmas single “Don’t Shoot Me Santa” RED - 100% percent of the proceeds go to benefit the Global Fund (African AIDS programs). Get the music on iTunes.

Elf Yourself!

I’ve elfed myself, shouldn’t you?

Christmas Music - A Cappella

This men’s choir is amazing.

Handmade Christmas Goodies - Chili Beer Bread

I decided to make all of my gifts this Christmas - to save money and to create something meaningful. I wrote a post earlier about making candles. That is one gift I am delivering. I’m also providing mixes for chili beer bread and jambalaya.

The bread mix is a kitchen-tested recipe. It’s very good. Here’s what [...]

Crafts - Recycling Candles

I’m in the process of making Christmas gifts, including candles. You can do this too. It’s easy!
Be sure to save all those candles that won’t burn, burn halfway and fizzle out, and/or get dirty and worn. To remove candles from glassware, stick you candles in the freezer for a few hours. The wax will shrink. [...]