This year’s Easter Basket cost a little more than I usually spend, but since they are all items I was needing/wanting to purchase anyway, I decided to get them for Easter—and as the old saying goes, “kill a few birds with one stone”. Basket Contents I bought this blue basket at a thrift store for …
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Part of living a rich life on any income is being frugal. One way to be frugal is to dual-purpose gifts, or as the old saying goes—’kill two birds with one stone.’ Our daughter is beginning to teethe, so for Easter, I made her a teething inspired basket. This covers both the want to give …
Kids’ Easter Tablescape I really enjoy hosting and creating tablescapes for kids. I love to have favors on the tables and fun items that kids like to look at and enjoy. In fact, I usually enjoy decorating the kids’ table more than the adults’. On Saturday, we had my children’s cousins over for dinner and …
I’ve found that by gifting books to children, they learn that they are a commodity and a novelty vs. a non-fun or non-toy item. Book-themed Easter Baskets are a great way to encourage a love of books. As many of my readers know, I love children’s books. This is a photo of a portion of …
This is the Bunny Tail Easter Mantel Decoration that we had up for a few weeks in our home. I kind of stumbled upon making this mantel. I had made this Valentine’s Day Love at Home mantel for Valentine’s Day and life was so busy that we skipped decorating for St. Patrick’s Day this year. …
Minimal Easter Tablescape We had an impromptu dinner with family the other day. This really was a last minute dinner, my husband planned it with his father and I only got word we were hosting a few hours before our family arrived. I love to decorate tables when I host. So, despite the short timeframe, …
Candy Free Easter Basket Ideas for Ages 1-9 (Under $20 Each). Each year, the Easter Bunny brings us candy free Easter Baskets. The reason why I request their baskets are candy free is because the kids get plenty of candy in the Easter egg hunts we attend or have at our home. I also requested …
This is a Free Christ-Centered Easter Crossword Puzzle—With An optional Egg Hunt. Recently, my religious leaders have been actively reminding the members of my Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, to prioritize the true meaning of Easter Sunday. We have been asked to more fully celebrate Christ’s victory over death and the …
Find inspiration for your Valentine’s Day decorations with these 29 Valentine’s decoration ideas. Whether you’re looking for simple crafts or intricate projects, these DIY Valentine decorations will help you spread love throughout your home. 1. Vintage Frame Rose Bouquet – A vintage-style frame with beautiful roses in it. 2. White Pampas and Red Heart Valentine’s …
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 …
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 …