December 1995

Between friends

Holiday HOUSE TOUR

Decorating a miniature house for the holidays is no small feat. Just ask LuRae and Boyd Greenwood, whose tiny tour de force features such magical touches as working Christmas lights and eensy handmade wreaths and bows. Come on in for a little visit ...

Family Gatherings

How to Make Them Happy for All

Software Stuffers

Buying computer software for a gift can be intimidating, especially if you don't have a computer yourself. But the right program can be more personal than that pair of socks you were considering.

O Christmas tree

The perfect tree-- whether plucked from the mountainside or the corner lot-- stands tall as the center of Christmas memories. Come join us as we trim our family tree with the love of nature.

Miniature Mansion

Traditions of Christmas

Some Christmas traditions ARE OLDER THAN CHRISTIANITY ITSELF. OTHERS ARE AS NEW AS THE ONE YOU'LL INITIATE WITH YOUR FAMILY THIS YEAR. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT THE TRADITION IS. WHAT'S IMPORTANT IS SHARING A CUSTOM THAT WILL BE MEANINGFUL TO YOUR LOVED ONES FOR MANY HOLIDAYS TO COME.

All that GLITTERS

Cards, Wraps, and Tags Kids Can Do

Child-Size Shaker Furniture

The colors of the season

The Christmas palette holds nature's hues of berry-red, ice-white, and evergreen-- and more. It's also a sentimental scheme that colors the season with traditions, spirit, and special touches created by hand. Choose from these projects to enrich your own holiday celebration.

Nutrition information

GO ON-LINE WITH THE BETTER HOMES KITCHEN

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BH&G kids Tuneful Trims

Celebrate the sounds of the season. Create a collection of festive bells and a choir of angels using sheet music and glitter. The patterns on this page will help you get started.

Cool Crafts

Quick & Easy Ornaments

The Shopper's Mart

Discover the ease and pleasure of shopping by mail. Order from the convenience of your own home with complete confidence.

The man next door

The other day Chris bought a new snow shovel, walked in the back door, and handed it to me with a big grin on her face. "And you say I never buy you anything," she said.