Gifts from the Heart
Simple Ways to Make Your Family's Christmas More Meaningful


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Gifts from the Heart is filled with simple ideas for sharing the true spirit of Christmas with friends and family. You'll find dozens of ways to put the heart back into the holidays and to create special memories to treasure in the years ahead. The practical kid-tested ideas are sure to delight.

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Chapter 1 Volunteering as a Family
Provides tips for selecting projects best suited to your family's interests and abilities, as well as ideas to help you get started.

Chapter 2 The Gift of Giving
Discusses the positive effects of volunteering for children and adults as well as meaningful ways to make a difference in your community.

Chapter 3 Making Time
Tips for getting organized so you can find more time to create a caring holiday.

Chapter 4 The Gift of Gratitude
Easy ways to show people we care about them and to encourage children and adults to savor the blessings in our lives.

Chapter 5 Fighting the Gimmies
Simple strategies for combating the dreaded gimmies.

Chapter 6 Giving the Gift of Imagination
87 suggestions for gifts which encourage children to be more creative.

Chapter 7 The Gift of Tradition
Easy, inexpensive ways to give the very special gift of fun-filled family traditions.

Chapter 8 Oh Christmas Tree
Loving traditions featuring the Christmas tree.

Chapter 9 Making Memories
Great ideas that help preserve your family's special Christmas memories.

Chapter 10 Christmas and Divorce
Tips to help parents and children cope with Christmas as well as ideas for making a blended family Christmas easier.

Chapter 11 When the Holidays Hurt
Loving ways to reach out to friends and families who are dealing with illness or loss during the holidays.

Chapter 12 Comfort Food
Yummy comfort foods to share with family and friends all winter long.

Chapter 13 An Animal Lover's Christmas
Suggestions for sharing the Christmas spirit with our animal friends.

Chapter 14 The Gift of a Green Planet
Ideas for people who want to be good to our planet.

Chapter 15 Celebrating with Books
Dozens of ways to share the gift of literacy.

Chapter 16 Remembering Seniors at Christmas
Thoughtful ideas that encourage children and adults to be more involved with seniors.

Chapter 17 With Love from Grandma and Grandpa
Suggestions for grandparents who want to connect with their grandchildren throughout the year.

Chapter 18 Sharing the Joys of Cooking
Delicious recipes for Christmas treats and simple holiday snacks children can create themselves.

Chapter 19 Gifts from the Kitchen
Presentation tips and recipes for scrumptious gifts from your kitchen.

Chapter 20 The Gift of Good Company—Party and Potluck Favorites
Superb tried-and-true recipes to share with family and friends at parties and potlucks.

Chapter 21 Kid-Tested Crafts
Inexpensive projects using easy-to-find supplies and recycled materials. All have been thoroughly “kid tested.”

Chapter 22 Handmade with Love
Handmade presents that enable children to give their own Gifts from the Heart, sure to delight parents, aunts and uncles, and grandparents.

Chapter 23 Wrapping It All Up
Easy ideas for personalizing gifts with handmade cards, tags, and wrap.


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