At this point in the holiday season…ok so really on a regular Tuesday for me…all the hustle and bustle starts to take it’s toll on you. You are tired of lines, tired of wrapping paper, tired of finding Christmas tree needles everywhere in your house…you need a drink {at least I need a drink!}. I… Continue Reading
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Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
I am so happy to share with you today one of my most favorite sandwich cookies! I think because they remind me of Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies – my faves! I am seriously on a peppermint kick lately…Candy Cane Place Cards followed by Peppermint Bark and now Peppermint Cookies! I guess when you have… Continue Reading
Peppermint Bark
Peppermint bark is one of the easiest holiday treats to make. You really don’t even “make” it…you melt and mix it! It’s awesome! It’s great to give along with some cookies to your neighbors or for the bus driver and to just sit out during your holiday festivities so that people can munch on it… Continue Reading
Candy Cane Place Cards & Napkin Rings
Today I am sharing a simple idea that can be used either for individual place settings or can be used as menu cards for your holiday buffet. They can also be slightly adapted to double as napkin rings. I told you that I like multi-tasking. Supplies Needed: Small Candy Canes (either small edible ones or… Continue Reading
Free Printable Gift Tags
How is everyone doing on their shopping? I am about half done. Of course I have all the easy ones done…the kids and all the hard ones left to do…go figure! I can’t help you too much with the shopping, but I can try to make your gift wrapping a bit easier with these free… Continue Reading
Ho Ho Ho Kitchen Towel
OK…so if you have been following along on this whole series (or my blog in general) for a while you *might* realize that I have a thing for supplies found at the dollar store. I am not made of money…and the money I do have needs to go to things like tuition, electricity and food…did… Continue Reading
Easy Salt Dough Ornaments
Are your children eager to give their own gifts to loved ones this holiday season? If so, why not whip them up a simple batch of dough and let them create their own salt dough ornaments to give?! These are not just limited to kids either, the sky is the limit with what you do… Continue Reading
No Sew Santa Placemats
I would just like to start this post out saying that I made this cute little vlog (video blog) for this showing exactly how easy it was to make these Santa placemats…and the sound is crap :( And I made all 6 of these so I don’t have the supplies to try the video again… Continue Reading
Free Christmas Printable
Today I am sharing this fabulously free Christmas printable. I think this is a fun saying that reminds us to find our inner child. amongst bills and responsibilities and every day chores and tasks…let’s take a quick moment and just BELIEVE in that magical man that spreads holiday cheer! If even just for a day! … Continue Reading
Puzzle Piece Snowflake Ornament
I am just loving on this cute Snowflake Ornament made with puzzle pieces! A few days back I shared my Rudolph Reindeer Ornament and towards the beginning of the series I shared my Snowman Ornament too! I love ornaments…can you tell?!? Supplies Needed: Puzzle (I got mine at Dollar Tree) Make sure it is at… Continue Reading
Lemon Coconut Sugar Scrub
I am so excited to share this super easy but super fabulous lemon coconut sugar scrub recipe! Oh friends…today’s post is all about the smooth skin! What does smooth skin have to do with Christmas you ask??? Because most ladies want to have smooth skin, most men like to touch ladies’ smooth skin, kids could… Continue Reading
Rudolph Ornament
Earlier in the series I shared my Snowman Ornament and today I am so excited to share my Rudolph Ornament with you all! I love ornaments and I love ones you can make with your little ones! I also participated in Dana’s Handmade Ornament Exchange over at her blog Crafted Niche! I was super, duper,… Continue Reading
DIY Ribbon & Pearl Bracelets with a {GIVEAWAY}
Do you have jewelry for at least one person on your gift giving list this year? If not…do YOU like jewelry??? Why not make some of these ribbon and pearl bracelets for gifts or for yourself! I love them because they are trendy, girly and super easy to make! }} Supplies Needed: 1/4 inch ribbon. … Continue Reading
Children’s Felt Christmas Tree
I am sharing a Felt Christmas Tree today! Give your kids a tree that’s up to them to decorate as they please! My kids have mostly been pretty good at leaving the ornaments alone on our tree. I put all the keepsake/breakable ones up on top and all of their ornaments and the plastic ones… Continue Reading
Berry Candle Centerpiece
If you have been following along for the entire series you will know that on day 2, I shared my DIY Berry Wreath using berry sprigs from the dollar store. I just love how they look (the berries) and I wanted to use the rest I had from the wreath. Today I am sharing with… Continue Reading
