Homemade Christmas Ornaments- a great project for the kids!

Kim's adorable Christmas stockings!

What a fun way to keep the kiddos occupied during Christmas break...and a great way for them to make a neat Christmas gift!

Ingredients and photos courtesy of Kimberly Howard (Monroe, GA)

All you need is flour, salt, and water!

We added 1/2 tablespoon of salt to every tablespoon of flour then added water little by little until it was about the consistency of play-doh. 

Shape as desired then place a hole to thread the ribbon through. (Suggestion: make the shapes no more than about 1/4" thick so they're not too heavy).  Place on a cookie sheet lined with either aluminum foil or wax paper and bake at 250 until dry. Flip about every 5-6 minutes. Once cooled, paint and decorate as desired then thread with ribbon to hang on your Christmas tree (or give as a gift!!). 

Kim gives some great examples in her photos:

CUTE Snowcouple!

The ornaments can be painted and sealed once cooled.

Thanks, Kim, for the great idea!!

What do you like best about Christmas?

This week's topic of conversation at home and throughout the community has been centered around what we like best about Christmas.  Here's what some of us had to say:


"Presents!" - Mia, age 7, Loganville

"Presents, Santa, cookies and family." - Gina, age 7, Loganville

"Family time and decorating" - Kayla, 18, of Loganville

"I like being with family, it is the only time of the year I get to see my entire family. I also like looking at the Christmas. Lights." - Nikki, Loganville Chili's

"Family time and the closeness I feel with everyone" - Leah J., Monroe

"Family time" - Mike H., Monroe                    

"FOOD!" - Donaven P.,Walnut Grove                              

"Seeing family and the smell of a Christmas tree" - Phil R.,  Monroe

"Everything!" - Christina C., future Loganville resident

 "I like the mood Christmas puts you in... sharing and caring." - Omar J., Monroe

What do YOU like best about Christmas? 

A Letter of Invitation from our Mayor

November, 2011

To the Citizens of Loganville,

Our festive holiday season is upon us and I would like to invite you to our Christmastime events.

On November 25th, I invite you to assist me with the city tree lighting at Loganville City Hall at 6:00pm.  Join us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm while we enjoy cookies and hot drinks, holiday music, and train rides.  Santa will welcome all who come, as he sits in his sleigh.  Every boy and girl will be able to visit with Santa, and have a complimentary photo taken.  Your picture will be e-mailed to you after the event.

On December 3rd I ask all our citizens to line Main Street and Highway 20 down to Bay Creek Elementary.  Come out at 5:30pm as the Loganville Christmas Parade hosts a spectacular parade of lights.  Enjoy the holiday event as the parade participants bring you their holiday cheer “Through the Eyes of a Child”. 
Thank you for your continued support as Mayor and I look forward to serving you during my next two years in the City of Loganville, “Where People Matter”.

Respectfully Yours,
Mayor Nunley