This is How to Make a Wreath Out of Real Pine Branches… This wreath did not cost me anything to make and I love the way it turned out! The fact that my entire front door porch decor this Christmas only cost me $10 to put together also makes me happy—I love free decor (and repurposing …
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This year I was able to buy 67 Neighbor Gifts for under $100. Here’s how… I love posting neighbor gift ideas because it is not always easy finding nice items that are low stress for a reasonable cost. This is my Neighbor Gift 2021. I have a popular post with a list of many Classy …
Here are 17 Ways to Save on Christmas Gifts for Kids… 1. Get to Dollar Tree and Target dollar bins early. I like to save money on little items (stocking stuffers) by buying from Dollar Tree and Target dollar bins. Although I dislike it, Christmas items are shelved in these stores right before or after …
A Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt is free, entertaining, requires very few supplies; plus there is a free printable below. In my church there is a committee that organizes activities for our entire congregation. Usually, we get together for an in-person Christmas dinner and celebration each year. This year, due to COVID19 restrictions, the committee organized …
I created this White Winter Tablescape for an early Christmas dinner we had with some of my husband’s family. This tablescape was easy to put together. I used what I had on hand which saved me time shopping and money. The guests who attended dinner remarked that they really liked the table set up and …
This is a fun Christmas tablescape for kids. My kids love Christmas! They love the lights, sledding, and building of snowmen, thoughts of Santa, Christmas movies, cookie making, present opening and giving, gingerbread house building, etc. It has been so fun to see the magic in my children’s lives doing these fun activities each Christmas …
Recently, I decided to make these DIY Winter Napkin Rings to match my White Winter Tablescape. These napkin rings came together pretty last minute. I had about 2 hours before some family arrived for a Christmas dinner and I still hadn’t set the table or finished the food! I knew the food would take about …
This year I made multiple Christ-Centered or Christian Advent Stockings for students in the Sunday School class I teach for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Due to COVID19 and the 2020 shutdowns, I haven’t taught in person for almost a year! I have been able to Zoom teach and meet with them …
This year, 2020, I made a Red Truck Christmas Mantel scene above my fireplace. Over the past couple of years, the Red Truck Christmas tree decor started popping up here and there. Whenever I saw it, I thought it was so cute! I don’t always hop on the trendy-decor-bandwagon, but with this theme, I totally …
I usually try to do a different Christmas mantel each year. Last year (2019), I made this Santa Themed Mantel and fireplace scene that I really liked. I thought I’d share it before I share my 2020 Christmas Red Truck and Camper Themed Mantel. In 2019, I wanted to match my Santa Themed Christmas Tree …
Do your kids love books? My kids and I love reading books, especially during the holiday season. So, I wanted to share these Popular Kids Christmas Books. Here are 21 Popular Kids Christmas Books. 1. C is for Christmas – This book is beautifully written uses carefully crafted words to evoke images of Christmas. A …