A Homemade Christmas Book Review and Giveaway – Ends 11-24-10

 

First, I would like to Thank Harlequin for giving me this opportunity to do this review.  There are plenty of kid-friendly projects, which is a great time to create handcrafted gifts and decorations, along with making home-baked goodies and enjoying quality time with the family.

This book has some great recipes, just to name a few, Shortbread Sugar Cookies, Russian Tea Cake Cookies, One-Pot Chicken and Vegetables, Hot Spiced Cider and so many more. 

The philosophy behind  A Homemade Christmas is simple:  Giving  part of yourself, your time, efforts and talent and will help you get into the genuine holiday spirit.

Making something with your own hands—whether it’s a plate of just-baked cookies, a handcrafted stocking, a homemade wreath, or a hand-folded origami ornament—is a great way to connect with the true meaning of Christmas.

From holiday decorating to gift giving, A Homemade Christmas is chock-full of projects, recipes, tips, and helpful hints that are guaranteed to add a homemade touch to your holiday season.  Open this charming volume to any page and discover a wealth of practical and easy-to-accomplish ideas for a homemade holiday:

• create personal, distinctive holiday greetings

• deck the halls with festive, handmade trimmings

• cook simple but memorable homemade dishes

• make unique, handcrafted gifts

• share the joy of the season with friends and family

Packed with inspiration and how-to’s for ideas that are family-friendly and eco-conscious, festive and meaningful, A Homemade Christmas will put homemade back into your holidays!

About the Author:
Tina Barseghian is a San Francisco Bay Area-based writer, editor, author and blogger.  After working at Ready Made and Craft magazines, writing a DIY design blog and authoring the book Get a Hobby! 101 All-consuming Diversions for Every Lifestyle, she’s learned a thing or two about making things by hand.  By far the most important lesson: Have fun and enjoy the process.

The Chapters in this Book are:

• Chapter One: Greeting
• Chapter Two: Trimming
• Chapter Three: Cooking
• Chapter Four: Giving
• Chapter Five: Celebrating

(128 Pages, $14.95 U.S.)

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A product was received for review.  I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting.  The opinions expressed are my own and were NOT influenced in any way.