Let’s flash back to December 2025. It was a wild month, and a bout of severe headaches completely derailed my posting schedule. Because of that, a ton of our Elf on the Shelf scenes got locked away in my camera roll. Fast forward to November 2026, and I’m finally catching up before the little guys …
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This year my son’s team got sacked a few times by bad referee calls. Once, a game should have gone into overtime but the referee called the 1 point conversion as good when it was not; we lost. Another time, we intercepted the ball, were running it down to score and for no apparent reason …
With football season in swing, or winding down really, I thought I better post this cake/brownies I made for my son’s football team before it ends. It looks harder than it was. It was simple, really. What it was was just time consuming…but I had a relaxing Sunday to bake and decorate it— as our …
These Natural Dried Floral Arrangements are inexpensive and easy to make. I made these natural dried plant arrangements from dried flowers, grass, plants, and weeds that I picked and dried myself (except the cotton which I bought 50% off at Hobby Lobby). They cost very little and add a beautiful look to my Thanksgiving Sisal …
This is our Thanksgiving Sisal Animal Mantel this fall. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the crisp air, the beautiful palette of colors outside, and the fun holiday parties. This mantel is similar to my Thanksgiving mantel last year, with some updated changes. This year, I used more pumpkins, …
Peanuts Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Kids Tablescape… I love hosting—especially when my kids’ cousins and/or friends are coming over. Growing up, I loved to go visit my family members’ homes and sit with my cousins. Sitting at the kids’ table was way better than at the adults’ table. What kid wants to talk about the weather, …
Pumpkin Thanksgiving Tablescape. Although a few days late, I wanted to share the tablescape that I made for Thanksgiving this year. It was a pumpkin-themed tablescape and was very fun to put together. I mainly used supplies that I had on hand, some were purchased for it, though… Supply List for this Pumpkin Thanksgiving Tablescape. …
Here Are 7 Tips to Making an Inexpensive Charcuterie Board. The holidays are upon us, and that typically means a lot of gatherings and not a lot of extra cash. Whether it’s a formal gathering or a fall evening with a few friends, charcuterie boards make a great statement appetizer. Using these 7 tips will …
21 Easy Halloween Treats. Halloween is coming up, which means it’s time to start thinking about our costumes, carving pumpkins, and of course, our Halloween treats. I’ve rounded up some of the best Halloween treats you can enjoy! 1. Silly Apple Bites – Make snacking fun by turning regular apples into silly apple bites. 2. Deviled …
15 DIY Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you know what that means time to set up those gorgeous DIY Thanksgiving table settings. Here are some amazing ideas you can take inspiration from for this year’s Thanksgiving table settings. 1. Thanksgiving Wheat Centerpiece – Is simple, quick, and inexpensive to make. …
These 21 25 Fun Homemade Halloween Costumes for Ages 2-5 are inexpensive, easy to make, and totally awesome! If you caught my Halloween costume post for babies and toddlers that I published a few days ago, you know how much I love making homemade Halloween costumes. I’ve rounded up some great ones that are not …