I love doing the 12 Days of Christmas. Sometimes thinking of what to give can be the most difficult part. So here are gift ideas for days 4-6 of the 12 Days of Christmas… Day 4: Four Calling Birds Four Calling Birds Snowbabies Dream Figurine Four Calling Birds Christmas Ornament A Bird call Four Calling …
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I’m of European descent. I call myself a ‘European mutt.’ Included in my family tree are ancestors who are German, Swiss, Dutch, Danish, English, Swedish, and Irish. Thus, the desert dry-hot and desert dry-cold weather does nothing but dry out and damage my skin. It seems like no matter what I do, my feet are …
Below you will find gift ideas for the first 3 days of the 12 Days of Christmas. I’ll be posting a few more times for the last 9. Some gifts are expensive, others inexpensive, most are between $5-$10.00. Day 1: A Partridge in a Pear Tree A Partridge in a Pear Tree book with …
When I was maybe six or seven, I remember my great grandfather saying that he had had the 12 Days of Christmas gifted to him anonymously. He spoke fondly of receiving a gift each day and trying to find out who the giver was (which he never did do). I was so grateful that someone …
I’ve never used fondant until last week. And to be honest I have always been a little scared to try it. But I decided to give it a whirl when I was out shopping for my daughter’s first birthday and I found this multi pack of different colors of fondant on sale. It wasn’t nearly …
I made this winter wreath a few years ago, and I still love it a lot. It was very simple and inexpensive. Further, it is great for all winter, not just Christmas. Instructions #1- Get a grapevine wreath. They are very inexpensive here, can be found at craft stores, or if you have an old …
Many major retailers offer a price match guarantee in their store’s policy. Price matching saves you money and is particularly handy when you would like to make a one-stop-shop when you have a gift card for a store that will match a competitor’s lower price.
The Best Vanilla Bean Frosting. I helped throw this Little Peanut Elephant Baby shower found here and my friend made the most delicious cupcakes (I photographed them below). The frosting is literally the BEST vanilla bean frosting I’ve ever had. It holds its shape nicely for frosting cakes and cupcakes, yet is super soft and …
Creating a memorable and cherished Christmas for your children doesn’t have to be overly expensive or complex. To prove this point, just take a minute and think back on when you were a child. What do you remember and cherish most about Christmas? As I did this, three main things came to mind: 1- Helping …
After childbirth, the physical changes, feelings of discomfort, and emotions experienced during pregnancy and labor don’t just mysteriously reset in an instant. There are major shifts that occur as the body fights to heal and recover. At the same time, if you breastfeed, your body is also working hard to make and regulate the …
I love to read birth stories. Many are very beautiful, emotional, and inspiring. I have learned a lot from different unique experiences I’ve read or heard about. Reading through birth stories (especially if you are pregnant with your first) can help you prepare for the birth of your baby. Hearing about a variety of labor experiences helps …