Our elves, Pepper Mint and Winter Mint, have had some creative Elf-on-the-Shelf ideas in our home. 1. Elf on the Shelf: Kayaking – Pepper and Winter are riding the rapids on their kayak. 2. Elf on the Shelf: Safari – Our elves are on a safari ride riding giraffes in our bathroom. 3. Elf on …
Christmas
I try to incorporate Christmas activities with my family each year that center on Christ, such as: 1. Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt. Hang Christmas Lights and then go on a Christmas light scavenger hunt to look for the symbolism representing Jesus in the lights and outdoor decor. 2. Act out the Christmas Nativity. My family …
Growing up, my mom and I always made bread for our neighbors for Christmas. It was a tradition that instilled in me a respect and love for neighbors. Here are some fun and unique recipes you could make for neighbor Christmas gifts this year. 1. Snowy Trail Mix Plus Free Printable – A festive Christmas …
I like to emphasize the Reason for the Season with my children by decorating with Christ-centric decor. I also decorate with Santa and other decorations, but having many Christian decorations out helps our family remember the Prince of Peace and Savior of the World during our festivities. 1. Three Trees Christmas Display – A beautiful …
Finding the perfect Affordable Store Bought Neighbor Christmas Gifts for your neighbors doesn’t have to be complicated! From tasty treats to cozy holiday goodies, discover store-bought gifts that are thoughtful, inexpensive, and sure to bring cheer. 1. Store-Bought Cookies – These Neighbor Christmas Gifts of store-bought cookies are so easy and quick to put together… …
I love setting up tablescapes for holidays and birthdays for both adults and kids. I find it fun to make a table setting that everyone will enjoy and remember. Here are 15+ classy Christmas tablescape ideas I’ve set up over the years. 1. Nordic Christmas Tablescape – This tablescape is so easy and came together …
I am always on the lookout for easy Christmas gifts for my neighbors that cost under $5.00 each. If you’re like me, you don’t have hundreds of extra dollars in your Christmas budget for gifts for neighbors and friends. Click on each one to see how it costs less than $5.00 each. Here are some gifts …
Elf on the Shelf: Arctic Seek-and-Find Sendoff. Sadly our elves, Pepper Mint and Winter Mint siblings from the North Pole had to go home today. They were in the Arctic and Pepper was riding a tube laden with a ton of stuff. Winter was riding the snowmobile with about as much as she could fit …
Neighbor Christmas Gift: Got Milk? Gift this darling mug of Oreos and a cookie straw in a mug with a Got Milk? free printable to your neighbors, family, and friends this year. I grew up with the Got Milk? ads, most who are over 30 remember them quite well. Even if a person doesn’t remember …
Neighbor Christmas Gift: Candy Cane Tin. Nothing is more iconic of Christmas candy than the candy cane. Candy canes make a timeless and fun Christmas gift—especially for those who have children. They come in many delicious flavors and outrageous flavors—I’ve even seen Twinkie, pickle, and salad-flavored candy canes! There are a lot of crazy color …
Neighbor Christmas Gift: Sanders Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Not all chocolate caramels are of this quality. Sanders classic kettle-cooked caramels are drenched in rich chocolate and sprinkled with coarse sea salt. These chocolate caramels are top-notch. They are very popular chocolate caramels for a good reason. The chocolate melts in your melt and uncovers …