This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hobby Lobby. The opinions and text are all mine. Do you love receiving beautifully wrapped gifts? There’s something so special about a present that’s as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside! These creative gift wrap ideas are all so simple […]
Vintage Christmas Mantel
I love decorating my mantel for different holidays and occasions, especially Christmas. I like to use our usual holiday decor in different ways and pull in some household items to create something unique that matches my everyday decorating style. This year we have a ... continue reading...
Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Tree
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Holly Jelly Christmas Printable
I hosted a progressive Christmas brunch with friends this week and when guests came to my house for the main course, they found these little jelly favors at their places with this cute little holly jelly Christmas printable! This idea is so simple but the printable adds a ... continue reading...
DIY Repurposed Card Holder
This DIY repurposed card holder was created as part of a sponsored post for Minted. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Christmas cards are one of my favorite holiday traditions. I love preparing them, I love mailing ... continue reading...
Cinnamon Roll Christmas Wreath
I'm always looking for quick and easy treats for the holiday season and this braided cinnamon roll wreath is a match on both counts. Made from store bought refrigerated cinnamon rolls, it can be whipped up quickly and decorated any way you like for an easy breakfast ... continue reading...
Ugly Sweater Poll Printable
This ugly sweater poll printable post contains affiliate links. Have you been following all the ugly Christmas sweater fun this week? I shared a festive ugly Christmas sweater party, a wrapping paper garland and photo booth backdrop that can be adapted for any party, and ... continue reading...
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Oriental Trading provided product for this ugly sweater Christmas party but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. My older kids are throwing an ugly Christmas sweater party this year and we've had so much fun planning all the tacky ... continue reading...
DIY Wood Nativity
I'm not decorating for Christmas yet but I have started some Christmas crafting and this DIY wood nativity scene is my latest project. It's a great way to use up scraps of wood and fabric and requires only a few cuts with a saw. For nativity collectors, this is a ... continue reading...
31 Handmade Christmas Ornaments
It's November! Halloween is over and we can take a quick breath and head right into holiday mode! Christmas will be here before we know it {panic!} and if you missed my santa ornaments last week, I'm sharing them in a giant round-up of 31 handmade Christmas ornaments! ... continue reading...
Embroidery Hoop Santa Christmas Ornaments
Can you believe that it's only two months until Christmas? Does that strike fear in the heart of anyone besides me? I'm not at all ready but I will have a couple of new handmade ornaments on my tree this year. These embroidery hoop Santa Christmas ornaments {two different ... continue reading...
Snowman Coffee Gift
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dunkin’ Donuts® . The opinions and text are all mine. I love giving small Christmas gifts. In fact, I think I prefer the small, creative gifts over the big ones. It just takes a simple touch to turn an ordinary, ... continue reading...
Melting Snowman Floats
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of AMP Agency. The opinions and text are all mine. 'Tis the season for fun activities and time with family and I have a cute idea that will help you kick family movie night up a notch: melting snowman floats! These ... continue reading...
Creative Ways to Gift Wrap with Ribbon
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by LOFT through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about LOFT products, all opinions are my own. I'm busy making my Christmas list and checking it twice and trying to gift wrap as I go. This ... continue reading...
Coffee Glazed Sweet Rolls {and a Printable}
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pillsbury. The opinions and text are all mine. The holiday season is upon us and I have a really fun way to carry out one of my favorite traditions: the tradition of bringing Christmas treats to neighbors. In my ... continue reading...
A Rustic Stacked Wood Christmas Tree
I love Christmas projects and today I'm sharing a simple tutorial for a rustic stacked wood Christmas tree as part of a Home for Christmas blog hop with Hometalk.com and CountryLiving.com! Check out the fun new addition to my Christmas mantel and then browse through ... continue reading...
Repurposed Chalkboard Tray
I'm so happy to be joining in a Christmas Ideas Tour this week with a pile of talented bloggers. We're sharing holiday ideas for mantels, tablescapes, wreaths, and thrifty crafts and there's something for every style. Be sure to read and pin my repurposed chalkboard tray and ... continue reading...
The Smells of Christmas {Essential Oil Blends}
One of the things I love about this time of year are the scents and smells of Christmas! Cinnamon and cloves and peppermint just enhance the season and bring so many wonderful memories to mind. I've been experimenting with different essential oil blends that capture ... continue reading...
DIY Repurposed Punch Balloon Ornaments
I recently shared a reveal of the colorful Christmas tree I decorated for our gameroom and now I want to show you how I made the oversized DIY repurposed punch balloon ornaments. These large decorations add such a whimsical element to the tree and make it perfect for a kids' ... continue reading...
A Colorful Christmas Tree {12 Bloggers of Christmas with Balsam Hill}
This post was created as part of the 12 Bloggers of Christmas tour with Balsam Hill. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Although I don't usually do any Christmas decorating before December, this year is different. It's a week before December and I have a colorful ... continue reading...
Holly Jolly Christmas Printable
This is the time of year when there are so many little gifts to give: to classmates, the mailman, teachers, and neighbors. It seems like the Christmas list is never-ending, doesn't it? This sweet {pun intended} holiday gift idea is quick and easy to throw together and ... continue reading...
Handmade Christmas Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Are you making your Christmas list and checking it twice? There's still plenty of time to make handmade Christmas gifts for everyone on your list and I have lots of simple ideas to get you started. To make browsing easier, I've divided these gift ideas into ... continue reading...
A Mason Jar Gift for a Cat Lover
Do you love mason jars as much as I do? If so, you're in for a real treat today. I'm sharing a mason jar gift for a cat lover and I've joined up with a whole pile of bloggers to bring you mason jar gift ideas for every person on your Christmas list! Check out my ... continue reading...
Stovetop Potpourri Gift with Printable
This time of year I'm busy trying to think of fun gift ideas for my neighbors. While a food gift is great and always well received, this year I'll be delivering a stovetop potpourri gift with a printable containing the instructions. This gift idea is so quick to throw together ... continue reading...
Wood Burned Cross Stitch Christmas Ornament
It feels a bit early to be thinking about Christmas ornaments but the holiday season will be here before we know it and I want you to be prepared {wink}! I've joined with thirty other bloggers to bring you a handmade ornament every day this month. Today, I'm sharing a ... continue reading...
10 Ways to Repurpose Christmas Ornaments
Happy Christmas Eve! Are you all as worn out as I am? I'm planning on sitting by the tree today, sipping cider, wrapping a few gifts, and taking in the joy of the season. If you need a little mindless Christmas inspiration while you're sipping your own cider, ... continue reading...
Vintage Sewing Pattern Gift Wrap
I really love finding ways to add vintage touches to my holiday decor {and even better if I can find a way to repurpose that vintage item!}. This year the gifts are getting decked out with vintage sewing pattern gift wrap! I love the history of old sewing patterns. I ... continue reading...
Stitched Santa Treat Packs
We're counting down the minutes until Christmas break and the final hours are full of Christmas programs and parties and all the fun of the season. I made little stitched Santa treat packs for Tate to give to her classmates on Friday. They're so simple to make that there's ... continue reading...
A Hostess Gift {and Tw’elf Re-Gift-O-Rama}
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of mike's hard lemonade. The opinions and text are all mine. Heading to some Christmas parties this month? I always like to take a little hostess gift when we go somewhere and I have a simple but fun and festive hostess ... continue reading...
A Button Garland
I'm in a crafting mood this Christmas and since I'm loving the homemade side of the season I've been adding little handmade details to our Christmas decor. This button garland couldn't be any easier to make and it's the perfect mindless craft to make while you're watching Elf or ... continue reading...
The Easiest Eggnog Punch
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine. Christmas and eggnog just go hand in hand. We always drink glasses of it while we're decorating our Christmas tree and one taste instantly transports me back ... continue reading...
Planning a Holiday Gathering {and a Holiday Printable}
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of NABISCO. The opinions and text are all mine. The holiday season is upon us and I'm making lots of plans to entertain this month! I like to pack in as many holiday parties and gatherings as I can and a casual holiday ... continue reading...
Tips for Decorating Holiday Houses
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PBandG #CollectiveBias December is a crazy time but I love to pack it all in. I like to do fun activities with the kids that create memories and one of our almost-annual ... continue reading...
Orange Peel Wire Garland
This orange peel wire garland was created as part of a sponsored post for Halos. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Christmas in our house always has lots of handmade touches but this year I'm fully embracing handmade and homespun. I love the personal touch it adds to the ... continue reading...
A Christmas Tablescape for Kids
I'm so thrilled to be joining a group of bloggers for the Home for the Holidays Blog Tour brought to you by Sondra Lyn at Home! This year's co-host is Michele from Our Rosey Life. Today's theme is Recipes and Tablescapes and I have a fun Christmas tablescape for kids that'll ... continue reading...
5 Gift Wrap Ideas {Using Items from the Office Store}
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Office Depot and OfficeMax. The opinions and text are all mine. I used to love holiday shopping but as I get older and life gets busier, I'm all about simplifying. Instead of running from one store to the next, I love ... continue reading...
Snowman Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Gift
A few weeks ago I shared this cute little snowman mason jar at 30 Days and I wanted to share it again here in case you missed it. This cute guy could be made with any size mason jar {wouldn't a squat little snowman be cute?} and filled with any goodies. I made it to hold hot ... continue reading...
Cross-Stitch Wood Sign
I haven't done any Christmas decorating yet {I really prefer to enjoy Thanksgiving first} but I have been working on some projects for the Christmas season. This cross-stitch wood sign was so fun to make and I love the way it turned out. It'll be a fun touch of handmade in our ... continue reading...
Rustic Scrap Wood Christmas Tree
I love rustic, distressed projects and this rustic scrap wood Christmas tree fits that bill perfectly! Made from scrap wood and an old branch, it can be whipped up in no time! Check out the full tutorial below then click through the links at the end of ... continue reading...
Rustic Chalkboard Christmas Countdown
This rustic chalkboard Christmas countdown is part of a sponsored post for Michaels. I received compensation from Michaels in order to participate in the Holiday Pinterest Party but all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Have you heard the fun ... continue reading...
Advent Calendar and Christmas Countdown Inspiration {50 Ideas}
I'm not entirely ready to jump into Christmas but I am making lists {and checking them twice} and plotting, planning, and preparing for the fun that December brings. My kids love counting down to Christmas and we've done some fun things over the years. I may toss it ... continue reading...
Home for the Holidays Cocoa Gift
I have a fun treat for you today! I've teamed up with 29 talented bloggers to share some great neighbor gift ideas for the holidays. Check out my cute home for the holidays cocoa gift then be sure to check out all the ideas below and visit each blog for ... continue reading...
DIY Stocking Hanger
This DIY stocking hanger post contains affiliate links. I have one more DIY Christmas project to share with you, and although you may not want to whip this up three days before Christmas, I thought you could pin it for next year {wink}. Or maybe one more quick and easy ... continue reading...
Winter Wonderland Food Gift {Healthy Snack Recipes}
I created this popcorn food gift as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®. Every Christmas we give a little gift to our neighbors, the mailman, and the paper boy. We've even run cups of hot cocoa out to the garbage men as they're driving down the street. Food gifts ... continue reading...
My Christmas Home Tour
Don't you love taking a peek inside other people's houses? I particularly love seeing how people decorate for the holidays so I thought it was only fair that I let you have a little peek at my home clad in its Christmas decor. You got a sneak peek at my family room ... continue reading...
A Stitched Photo Garland
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Sharpie, but all opinions are my own. #pmedia #StaplesSharpie http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO. I love metallics right now and I've been working them into my Christmas decor. Each year, I ... continue reading...
3 Creative Gift Toppers with M&M’s
These creative gift toppers with M&M's were created as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®. 'Tis the season of Christmas shopping and Christmas wrapping and today I've got you covered with a gift idea and gift wrap solutions all in one! If you have kids {or a ... continue reading...
Holiday Hot Cocoa Bar
This holiday hot cocoa bar is part of a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Glade®. The opinions and text are all mine. This post contains affiliate links. I love sweet smells during the holiday season. Certain scents just evoke wonderful memories, ... continue reading...
A Santa Hot Cocoa Bar
I love, love, love a good hot cocoa party. It's truly the easiest way to entertain kids during the holiday season. Grab a few things from the pantry, add a few fun DIY touches, and you've created a memorable moment. This Santa hot cocoa bar couples a few simple ideas with a ... continue reading...
A Melting Snowman Sundae
Christmas is my favorite time of the year and so magical through the eyes of a child. I love making December a special month and this melting snowman sundae is a sweet and simple way to add a little magic to a party, a playdate, or just a regular winter afternoon. To make ... continue reading...
A Snowman Table Setting
This snowman table setting post contains affiliate links. Today I want to share a simple Christmas tablescape idea for the kids: a snowman table setting! I used this idea for the kids' table at last year's Christmas dinner and they loved it. It was quick to put ... continue reading...
Gum-Filled Christmas Ornament Stocking Stuffers
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. #GiveExtraGum #sponsored My kids all love gum! Every year they get at least one pack of ... continue reading...
PVC Pipe Advent Calendar :: Christmas Countdown
After many years of using the same advent calendar, this year I've added something new: a very modern-looking PVC pipe advent calendar that we'll use as our Christmas countdown! I wanted a calendar that would not only be simple to make but would last for years ... and this one ... continue reading...
Gingerbread House Neighbor Gift
This gingerbread house neighbor gift was created as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®. Christmas is starting to sneak into my mind and I've been working on a few fun projects! Every year I give my neighbors a simple but sweet little gift and this year they'll each ... continue reading...
11 {Inedible} Ways to Use Cranberries
I love cranberries. I love the color, I love the flavor, I love the juice, and I love using them to decorate during the winter months and Christmas season. If you need some inspiration for new {inedible} ways to use cranberries, you've come to the right place! ... continue reading...
Christmas Ornament Souvenir
I gathered up piles of beautiful shells in South Padre last week so I'll be sharing a few fun craft ideas with you over the next few weeks. A few days ago I shared a collection of crafty shell ideas and today I want to show you the Christmas ornament souvenir I made to ... continue reading...
DIY Winter Wreath
This winter wreath post was sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Now that the Christmas decorations are down, my mantel seems a bit bare. I'm not one for piles of decorations but a winter ... continue reading...
Christmas Pajamas for Five
Every year I sew Christmas pajamas for the kids. They get them on Christmas Eve and then we have cute photos on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning with five coordinating kids. I've been doing it for years and it's a tradition that I love. This year I decided to use up some of ... continue reading...
Santa Belt Gift Wrap
Remember a few weeks ago when I shared my morning coffee routine? Well, I may have a problem. That entire bag of Holiday Blend coffee is gone and I'm on to a new batch. I love my coffee. And this time I'm packaging it with a little Santa belt gift ... continue reading...
