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Our {Artificial} Christmas Tree

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She crocheted one for each of her great-grandchildren back in 1980. My oldest baby's first Christmas: Every year, our girls find an ornament in their stocking that reflects their current interests, such as Elmo. or smurf girl. or smurf girl. I love the hand prints that each of my girls made two years ago.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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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. Maybe you are a crafter/knitter/crocheter with a stash of supplies. Family Heirlooms. Homemade Crafts.

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