Our kids had Grogu, BB8, Rey, and Mandalorian Costumes (Halloween 2021). Usually, I make one if not all of my kid’s costumes but since we are in the midst of a remodel and I’ve been crunched for time, I bought them. The star of the show this year was our 6 month old boy, Brighton. …
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Modern Rustic Thanksgiving Mantel Thanksgiving is a few weeks away and I’m getting a late start on decorating. I haven’t even brought the official Thanksgiving/Fall decor bins up from our storage room in the basement. Yesterday, I took down this Halloween Spider-Themed mantel decor and was looking at our blank mantelpiece wondering how I should …
Pampas Thanksgiving Door Decor This is my Thanksgiving door decor this year (2023). I love the autumn colors. In fact, viewing fall colors is one of my favorite things to do. The trees in front of my home have turned a beautiful orange and yellow and match my copper gutters. I sealed the gutters (tutorial …
Free Halloween Haunted House, Ghosts, and Trees Clipart I was trying to make a coir doormat for my Haunted House and Ghost Halloween Decor this year and had difficulty finding clipart and SVG files for my Cricut Explore Air 2 that I could use for free. So, I bought a Haunted House file that I …
No-Sew DIY Burlap Banner. This is an easy burlap banner to make. It is great for decoration for an event that has a rustic look and would work great for a mantel, a party, or a picnic. This banner is super simple/easy and comes together very quickly. It is a no-sew banner that requires few …
My daughters and I made these Mini Witches Broomsticks together. This is a very easy Halloween craft that kids can help with. My daughters are currently ages 4 and 8 years old and this craft was fine for them. My four-year-old mainly watched or handed us supplies, my eight-year-old was able to make the entire …
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 …
How to Decorate a Mantel Decorating a mantel is very simple if you stick to some general tips. While these rules/tips are not hard and fast, I have found that they make the decorating of my mantel easier and more methodical when I think about them as I decorate. These tips are especially appropriate for …
19+ Easy Stovetop Potpourri Recipes for Fall Have you ever walked into a home and instantly felt embraced by the warm, comforting scents of fall? Fill your home with the cozy essence of fall with these 19+ easy stovetop potpourri recipes. Discover the secret to making your house feel like a fall wonderland! 1. Cranberry …
I made this wheat stalk wreath for Thanksgiving. I love the minimalistic and neutral look. It would go great with a lot of different decoration themes. This kind of wreath would be great for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or anytime during fall. This wheat stalk wreath will be fun to decorate with in the future. It could …