This Clementine Wreath—Cellophane Wrapped is easy to make, healthy, and festive. This is a great citrus wreath to give to neighbors or teachers, family, and friends for Christmas. Giving neighbors, friends, or family a clementine wreath is usually well received as a gift. The reasons are that most people like fruit, it looks cute/classy, …
DIY & Crafts
This Christmas Red Truck Hot Wheels Restoration craft is fun, inexpensive and quick. Plus, they make really cute decorations when finished. You have likely seen the Red Truck Christmas decor trend going on this year (2020); it is everywhere in Christmas decorations. I don’t always decorate with “trendy” decorations. However, I couldn’t help but decorate …
I realize many have shifted holiday gears and moved on to Christmas. I too am moving on, I just wanted to quickly share this Vintage Modern Fall Tablescape I made for our dinner Thanksgiving of 2020. I was actually surprised with how quickly and easily this vintage modern fall tablescape came together. Unlike a few …
A Martinelli’s Christmas Neighbor Gift is a great way to share the holiday season with others. Giving a bottle of Martinelli’s as a Christmas gift is usually well received. People usually love this gift as it non perishable, can be shared with groups large and small, and is non alcoholic so littles, adults, and those …
I became a single mom weeks before Christmas a few years ago. I was left with little income, a massive mortgage to pay, and lots of fears and heartbreak. When I set up my old Christmas tree, the lights were not working. I could not afford a new tree or even new lights. I had …
My children LOVE snow globes. Three years ago, Santa brought them each a mini snow globe. It was easily one of their favorite gifts that Christmas. Unfortunately, we left one of the snow globes in the car on a cold night. It froze and broke. There were many tears when my son was told that …
These DIY Snow Globe Christmas Ornaments were only about $3.00 each to make. They were super fun to put together and only took a few minutes each. I love snow globes. They are so whimsical and nostalgic. These are a bit of a twist on the standard snow globe, they are not filled with water …
This year to decorate for Thanksgiving, I put together this Harvest Mantel. Supply List for Harvest Mantel Sisal animals large and small: Fox, Squirrel, owl, hedgehog, baby fox, and baby hedgehogs or baby hedgehogs here wood bead garland (natural wood) at least 2 feet longer than your mantel 2 fall DIY flower arrangements white pumpkins …
I lived in Germany for 18 months and now I love German Christmas decorations. Which is why I made this German-Ornament Christmas Tree. In December in Germany, there are Weihnachtsmarkts (Christmas Markets) in the middle of each town. Each Weihnachtsmarkt has booths and stands filled with Christmas decor, ornaments, goodies, and gifts. I was able …
I am always on the lookout for Classy Neighbor Christmas Gifts for Under $2.00 each. If you are like me, you don’t have hundreds of extra dollars in your Christmas budget for neighbor and friend gifts. We are in this position about every year as we have four children and large families on both sides. …
This Thanksgiving Wheat Centerpiece is simple, quick, and inexpensive to make. I often host Thanksgiving dinners. Last year, I tried incorporating this Thanksgiving Wheat Centerpiece into our tablescape. Ultimately, I had to move the tablescape to a larger table for room for food and more guests, so I didn’t do this exact set up. You …