Christmas often resurrects memories of childhood and Christmas past. Do you remember a favorite Christmas gift? Today, Cynthia Baughan Wheaton shares about her favorite Christmas present. I asked her to share because she also has a book that will interest many of you in this time of economic change. Now here’s Cynthia.

My Favorite Christmas Gift

For years – actually, decades – I considered one Christmas present to be my obvious favorite. When I was eight, Santa left me a Deluxe Reading Dream Kitchen, a long name for what I have simply called my Barbie kitchen. Incredibly, the fashion-doll-scale plastic kitchen had a working sink and dishwasher, light-up burners, a turning rotisserie in the oven, table settings and detailed food. An incredible set with 176 pieces! No wonder I was speechless as I took it all in. I was almost afraid to touch anything because it was so wonderful.Continue Reading