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Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

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Praise to almighty God! It is Christmas time again. Thank you God for the gift of your son Jesus Christ.

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Christmas is a time of giving. But I wish it were a stress-free time of the year. I wish our focus were more about spending time together instead of spending the dollar. I love giving gifts, don’t get me wrong. I’m just saying that if we focus on giving instead of receiving we might find peace. There is a true gift found in giving to others. My wish and prayer this year is for peace on earth!

Years ago we started a tradition in our family that works well. Every other year we forgo the multiple gifts under the tree and we go on a trip for a few days. This tradition has created some of the best memories ever. Enjoy fellowship with family and friends and most important remember that Jesus is the reason for the season In this issue: Merry Christmas!

Our advertisers are ready to help you with every little detail during this wonderful time of year. Please take a look at the products, programs and services that our advertisers are offering this Christmas season In our next Issue: Happy New Year 2016 It is never too early to start setting goals and working toward success in the coming year.

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: • Sweet gum pod/ball with stem, dried • Acorn hat or button for face • 2 (5mm) wiggle eyes • low-temp glue gun or tacky glue • 2 small brown pom-poms for ears and one tiny pink one for a nose (or cut a larger one down to the size you like) • Dried pine needles • Slice of dead tree branch or other piece of wood for base (about ½ inch thick and 2 inches across) • Red pom-poms for earmuffs and red ribbon for bow HOW TO MAKE IT: • Glue two acorn tops to the base upside down to help hold your gumball in place.

• Glue the gumball to the base with the acorn tops in front and with the stem sticking out. The stem will be the tail.

• Glue the face to the other end of the gumball, at a slight angle for the head.

• Glue the wiggle eyes on the face and then the brown pom-poms for the ears.

• Cut the dried pine needles to the desired size and glue on for the whiskers.

• Add the red Christmas earmuffs and the tiny red bow on the tail.

• Place on your mantle or by the tree for extra Christmas cheer.

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Psalm 107 I give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.

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Can you feel it? Fall is in the air. It is one of my favorite times of the year. This is a time of reflection; a time to look back on the blessings of the last year and a time to celebrate with a grateful heart all of the good around us. What are you thankful for this year? For me the answer comes quickly. I am blessed beyond measure with a loving and supportive family. I am also grateful for our North Alabama Kids Directory family. We want to thank our advertisers and each one of our readers for their support in helping to make us “The little magazine with a big reach”.

Birthday Parties / Entertainment Early Works Museum – p. 2 Onyx Gym – p. 4 My Spirited Art – p. 9 Party Print Express – p. 12 Under the Christmas Tree – p. 15 Wow Parties – p. 7

We are looking forward to a fantastic year going forward and we could not do what we do without all of you. God bless you and yours as you celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. My prayer is that we will keep this spirit of gratefulness the whole year through.

In this issue: Happy Holidays!

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Scrap Book Paper Turkey Make your own Thanksgiving door hanging.

You will need: • Red, yellow or orange, and black felt for the face and feet • Two pages of heavy brown scrap book paper for the body • Some colorful scrapbook paper for the feathers • A small piece of burlap ribbon to display “Give Thanks”

Hang with a ribbon to decorate your door or wall and expect an extra smile every day this season!

To make your turkey: • Cut up to 20 - 1” to 1 ½ “strips out of the colorful scrapbook paper for the turkey feathers.

• Make a turkey pattern then use it to cut two shapes, one from each of the two heavy brown pieces of scrapbook paper.

• Use one of the shapes for the back and one for the front.

• Fold the first colorful strip into a loop and staple it to the back at the bottom right.

• Continue to staple the loops along the edge overlapping as you go around.

• When you are finished adding all of the loop feathers you are ready to make the face.

• Cut the eyes from black felt. Cut the beak and feet from yellow or orange felt, and the turkey wattle from red felt. Glue all on the front to make the face and feet.

• Glue the Thanksgiving message on the burlap holder and place in the middle as shown

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Great gifts and accessories for every little diva on your list!

Bananas is a place where little divas come to shop, celebrate and glamorize! This is the premiere destination for glam themed birthday parties, princess appearances, daily walk in activities and clothing boutique.

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