The Joy of Blogging » holidays http://joyblogging.com Blogging, Web 2.0, and Random Things Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:54:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Christmas is Coming - http://joyblogging.com/2007/12/christmas-is-coming/ http://joyblogging.com/2007/12/christmas-is-coming/#comments Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:38:17 +0000 joyntheir http://joyntheir.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/christmas-is-coming/

I wrote a blog about shopping on line. I really do like the opportunity to buy online. I still love to shop, but after I do, I can look online for the products I like and even the size I like. And comparison shop for the best price for the quality.

In crossing stitch, I like to look on line for 2 reasons. One is that there are many more patterns to look at – more choices to find the exact perfect project. The other is that there are not very many places in our town to shop at for cross stitch or embroidery. Most of the stores like Walmart just have a token spot. Hobby stores have a larger selection, but seem to stick to a half a dozen venders. On line, the choice is much larger. I am excited about my project to open another site for cross stitch, embroidery, and more. Just think how many embroidery machines you can look at on one site. A brick and mortor store could never afford to keep stock of all the brands and models out there.

Christmas – a time of tradition – a time of joy – a time for memories – a time for memory making. I really have to get going on making Christmas stockings for each of my grandchildren. ’til next time – stay happy and safe.

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I had a lovely comment on my about page regarding my ‘name’. Thanks. I had to laugh – its funny how we don’t realize how something looks to another. So, I am changing my ‘handle’ from Joyntheir to JoyntHeir. Should be a little more readable – huh? And a little less ambiguous. Have a lovely night everyone! and God Bless.

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24 days until Christmas! Would you believe it? I can’t. Seems like yesterday it was New Year’s Eve 1999 and we were all waiting for the lights to go off! Ha! We knew they wouldn’t. But it was kind of fun to yak about while the computer geeks all rushed to change year fields from 2 digits to 4.

As I put up the Christmas tree, I remember family traditions. Each ornament has a special meaning. The ones my mother embroidered and made of plastic canvas are especially dear to me. And to hand the stockings! I love to hand the stockings decorated with cross stitch. I can’t wait to let my grand-daughter pick out a pattern for her first Christmas stocking. I can teach her to cross stitch, and she will have a lot of time to work on it during the cold days in January and February when she can’t go outside to play.

Traditions – and handing down what we know. Isn’t that what life is all about?

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