This is a scene our Elf on the Shelf sibling duo set up in my daughter, Amelia’s room. Amelia loves kitty cats and always has. I designed her room with a lot of cats in it… one day I may have to ask her to count how many cats are in her room as a …
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I grew up near Big Cottonwood Canyon in Utah. I lived just a few-minute walk away from the bus stop that took me to my all time favorite ski resort, Brighton. When I was in Jr. High school we were able to buy $50 student seasons passes. I scraped together the money for a pass …
Christmas 2024 I decorated a Peace on Earth Themed Mantel. If you want to see a close up shot of the mantel please watch the 2024 Christmas Home Tour video of it found on this page. You can fast forward to 2:45; that is where I show a close up of the mantel. I tied …
Catching up on 2024 Christmas… this is an Elf on the Shelf scene I didn’t post last year. I have a few I missed because the days were spent mostly with family. Years ago my kids came home from elementary begging for me to ask Santa for an Elf on the Shelf. They were sad …
Every Christmas my kids and I make sugar cookies for friends, family, and Santa. We make them using this Best Chewy Sugar Cookie Recipe and this Best Vanilla Buttercream Icing Recipe. It was extra special in 2024 as my daughter’s friends (not pictured) joined in the fun. The supplies you will need to make buttercream …
2024 Christmas themed tablescape for kids was Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Every year I host a Christmas party for my husband’s family. I love choosing specific themes. Especially if they are cute, fun and nostaglic. I choose Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. I remember growing up each Christmas a TV specials calendar would be released. …
Peace on Earth Christmas Tree 2024 Christmas Tree theme was Peace on Earth. Each year I try to decorate with a different theme. I do my best to reuse decorations I already have and I buy a few new items to tie into the theme. Christmas 2024 the theme I chose to decorate with was …
Christmas Nativity Tablescape I am playing catch up on posts I should have gotten to last year. This tablescape is one I did for Christmas 2024. I thought I’d get them out before the season starts in full swing. I love hosting and setting up tablescapes for Christmas, holidays, and birthdays. I wanted my children …
Here is an awesome list of quick and inexpensive neighbor gifts for Christmas. This is a list of over 50 ideas for neighbor Christmas gifts, many of which cost less than $3.00 each. Mini Cake– Bake and frost mini house cakes covered in white frosting and powdered sugar for a festive, delicious, and cute neighbor …
This is how to Make a Tangerine Wreath. This is a great citrus wreath to give to neighbors or teachers, family, and friends for Christmas. It is healthy, festive, and beautiful. I think it is so well-liked because it looks cute/classy, and is festive since citrus is a winter-time food. Another great thing about this …
How to Dry Clementine Slices. It is easy to make these dried clementines. It only took a few minutes. These are great for garlands, wreaths, ornaments, and decor for gifts. Clementines can be substituted for tangerines, oranges, and most other citrus. You may need to add a little more or less time in the oven …