Jennifer Landers


View all articles by Jennifer
Jennifer's latest writings
My Real Family Christmas

My Momma and Daddy, I still call them that although Momma is now gone and I'm way past the age even most girls call their fathers Daddy. The thing that makes it the most special is the fact that by blood they are not even related to me. Now some children can struggle with identity issues when they learn they are adopted and I was no different. That my parents fostered children from all over the world when I was younger may... (posted by Jennifer 1 year 255 days ago.)
Christmas Party Ideas for Bread, Cake and Dessert

No Christmas meal is complete without some kind of bread, usually a type of a fruit cake or a special dessert. Whether it is leavened or unleavened, breads and desserts have a permanent place on the holiday meal menu. The styles and presentations are as varied as the kinds that you can serve. Pannetone This soft yeast brioche that originated in Northern Italy around the fifteenth century is... (posted by Jennifer 1 year 270 days ago.)
Christmas Decorations for your Car

The spirit of Christmas is everywhere and everything that can reflect the holiday is usually decked out in something Christmas. Cars, trucks and recreational vehicles are no exception. Some drivers go to great lengths to make sure that the holiday message of glad tidings and holiday cheers is expressed at home, in the office, and in their vehicle. Cars and trucks are an extension of drivers and in some ways it might be... (posted by Jennifer 1 year 276 days ago.)
Decorating the Dinner Table for Christmas Meals

The house is decorated, the menu is planned, the pooch is decked out in her Santa garb, the tree is trimmed and the music is playing. Now is the time to sit back and enjoy watching the holiday unfold in front of you. All you have to do is wrap the gifts, and feed the guest. Take time to enjoy your own creative eye. The efforts you put forth to decorate and plan for the holiday are now upon you and the best... (posted by Jennifer 1 year 284 days ago.)
Christmas Fashion - What to wear for the holidays

To get started the traditional green and red go without saying. When you make a holiday statement with your wardrobe it can be as subtle as a small pin, a decorative item or as elaborate as a nice holiday fashion outfit that will make sure to get the attention of everybody who sees you. Pedants are also nice and easy to apply. Some craft and gift stores will have a counter display of small ribbons or... (posted by Jennifer 1 year 292 days ago.)
Southern Christmas Traditions Observed by a Northerner

Christmas means something a little different to everyone. Each family has its own traditions, and each person has his or own idea of how the perfect holiday would be spent. I grew up in an idyllic small town in New England, but I'm now happily living in Southern Virginia. I saw a cocktail napkin the other day that summed up my feelings beautifully; "I wasn't born in the South but I got here as soon... (posted by Jennifer 1 year 312 days ago.)