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“I always have the most fun on the Fourth of July. You don’t have to exchange any gifts. You just go to the beach and watch fireworks. It’s always fun.”
~James Lafferty
Archive for the ‘Holiday’ Category
Happy Independence Day!
Posted by Jody on July 3, 2018
Posted in Gulf of Mexico Beaches, Holiday | Tagged: 4th of July, flag, Independence Day, Long Beach Mississippi, Mississippi Gulf Coast | 2 Comments »
Celebrating Fathers Everywhere!
Posted by Jody on June 16, 2018
- Happy Father’s Day!
Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.
~Charles R. Swindoll, The Strong Family
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~ Happy Father’s Day to all! ~
Posted in Holiday, Southern California Beaches | Tagged: beach, family, Father's Day, Happy Father's Day | 2 Comments »
Honoring Memorial Day
Posted by Jody on May 28, 2018
“137 years later, Memorial Day remains one of America’s most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed – it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy.”
~Doc Hastings
Posted in Gulf of Mexico Beaches, Holiday, Sand and Shoreline | Tagged: beach, Doc Hastings, Memorial Day, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Pass Christian Mississippi | Leave a Comment »
Happy Mother’s Day!
Posted by Jody on May 13, 2018
“A mom’s hug lasts long after she lets go.”
— Unknown
Posted in Atlantic Coast Beaches, Holiday | Tagged: beach, Mother's Day, Myrtle Beach South Carolina | 2 Comments »
Merry Christmas from The Pass!
Posted by Jody on December 24, 2017
Merry Christmas from The Pass!
This was the fabulous wintery scene on Pass Christian’s beach earlier this month. I have no clue what this sandy guy’s name is but he shows up each year to wish everyone a Merry Christmas from “The Pass.” We’re always delighted to see him!
We wish you a Merry Christmas too!
Posted in Gulf of Mexico Beaches, Holiday | Tagged: Christmas, Pass Christian Mississippi | 4 Comments »
Last Minute Christmas Decorating and Gift Ideas from Our Beach Bag!
Posted by Jody on December 21, 2017
Last Minute Rush? No Worries!
Here are a few of seaside themed gift and decorating ideas we have stashed in our beach bag. We’ve supplied the links. Simply add your own touches and some imagination for fabulous giftable treasures!
How about some good old fashioned family seashell craft time with these Festive Seashell Caroler and Angel Ornaments? You’ll be making fabulous new memories and happily reliving your beach vacations at the same time. Just remember to keep some for yourself!
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Seashell Caroler and Angel Ornaments
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Do you know someone who could use the gift of a beach escape? This super cute desktop Zen Beach will do the trick: Get Away Every Day! Do-It-Yourself Mini Zen Beach ~
Do-It-Yourself Zen Beach
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Children of all ages love gifting their own seashell creations! You can join in the fun by building on these grandkid-inspired ideas: Seashell Crafting for All Ages!
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Seashell Christmas Crafting with the Kids!
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Christmas cookies anyone? You can’t beat these yummy and Festive Sand Dollar Cookies. Better make extra because they won’t last through Christmas morning!
Festive Sand Dollar Cookies
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Now, if you are really and truly out of time, try these super simple beachy tree baubles! You can’t go wrong when Mother Nature has already made your Christmas ornaments. Simply add pretty ribbon to your beach treasures and decorate your tree with natural beauty! (Rock Barnacles)
Rock Barnacles as Christmas Ornaments
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
from all of us at Beach Treasures and Treasure Beaches.com!
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Do you have any beach themed decorating or crafting ideas to pass along? We’d sure like to hear about them. We simply love to share!
Many thanks for visiting our little blog!
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Posted in Beach Treasure and Seashell Crafts, Decorating With Beach Treasures, Holiday, Seashells | Tagged: beach themed gifts, Christmas cookies, Christmas crafts with seashells, Christmas ornaments, easy seashell crafts, seashell crafts for children, seashell ornaments | 4 Comments »
December Nights and Harbor Lights
Posted by Jody on December 19, 2017
Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
“The sailor spends his Christmas in a harbour on the hook
Caye con les, no work today, let’s shell the ol’ log book
The waterfront is reveling, the season has begun
The sailor spends his Christmas in a harbour having fun.”
~A Sailor’s Christmas by Jimmy Buffet~
Posted in Gulf of Mexico Beaches, Holiday | Tagged: Christmas, Gulfport Mississippi, Mississippi Gulf Coast | 2 Comments »
Christmas on the Water
Posted by Jody on December 18, 2017
Who doesn’t love a parade? On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, we have a parade for any and every reason! Seriously. You barely come to the end of the Christmas holidays and here comes Mardi Gras complete with up to 26 parades scheduled across our coastal communities. St. Patrick’s Day, Crusin’ the Coast, Veterans Day? You name it, we line the floats up. Don’t even get me started on the throws! You wouldn’t believe the things we’ve caught. Shot glasses, beads, footballs, beads, carrots, beads, backpacks, beads. Oh, and did I mention the beads?
But in my opinion, best of all are the Christmas lighted boat parades. In Long Beach, during the Sea Santa Sail-A-Bration, festively decorated boats cruise along the streets on boat trailers in a waterless boat parade. Gulfport hosts their yearly glittering Christmas on the Bayou parade and Biloxi ushers in the holidays with Christmas on the Water, another annual event showcasing still more spectacularly lighted boats.
While most folks pack a blanket and watch from the beaches of Biloxi for Christmas on the Water (or line the waterside edges of the casino parking garages), this year, we were thrilled to sail onboard the 100′ Capt. Pete which usually serves to ferry summer day-trippers to and from Ship Island.
Come along with us as we sail into the calm waters of the Mississippi Sound with this shimmering fleet.
Welcome aboard!
Christmas on the Water 2017
Christmas on the Water 2017
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Christmas on the Water 2017
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Christmas on the Water 2017
Christmas on the Water 2017
Christmas on the Water 2017
And that, my friends, is how we celebrate Christmas on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!
Merry Christmas, y’all!
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Posted in Gulf of Mexico Beaches, Holiday | Tagged: boats, Christmas, Christmas on the Water, Gulf Coast Christmas, lighted boat parade, Mississippi Gulf Coast | Leave a Comment »
Christmas Tree by the Sea
Posted by Jody on December 2, 2017
Here’s an oldie but goodie with a few ornaments to inspire your own holiday decorations. ~ Have a fabulous season of fun and family!
Greg and I spotted this beautiful shades-of-the-sea Christmas tree at the Hotel del Coronado in sunny Southern California. It was tucked away near the downstairs shops by a little snack bar. I’m so glad we went exploring! This fabulous Christmas tree was chock-full of wonderful ideas for a very crafty new year!
“O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Much pleasure doth thou bring me!” ♫
~ O Christmas Tree, Traditional Christmas Carol
Best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a many, many happy beachy days in the New Year!
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Posted in Beach Treasure and Seashell Crafts, Beach Treasures - Beachcombing, Decorating With Beach Treasures, Holiday, Uncategorized | Tagged: Christmas crafts with seashells, Hotel Del Coronado, seashell Christmas ornaments | 2 Comments »
Happy Thanksgiving, Y’all!
Posted by Jody on November 23, 2017
Posted in Gulf of Mexico Beaches, Holiday | Tagged: beach, Happy Thanksgiving, Mississippi Gulf Coast | 6 Comments »
