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Our {Artificial} Christmas Tree

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But our tree is filled with ornaments that reflect significant events, preschool crafts, and handmade love. She crocheted one for each of her great-grandchildren back in 1980. Such as our "First Christmas Together" ornament given by a great aunt as a wedding gift. or an ornament from my 1980's childhood.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

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I realize not everyone has family heirlooms to give away, but my grandmother has been downsizing and gifting her grandchildren pieces from her Fostoria Glass collection that were my grandparents wedding gifts back in 1945. Homemade Crafts. Maybe you are a crafter/knitter/crocheter with a stash of supplies?

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

I realize not everyone has family heirlooms to give away, but my grandmother was downsizing and gifted her grandchildren pieces from her Fostoria Glass collection that were my grandparents’ wedding gifts back in 1945. Homemade Crafts. Maybe you are a crafter/knitter/crocheter with a stash of supplies.

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