Elf on the Shelf: Sledding on the Christmas Tree. We have a Santa-themed Christmas tree and most of the ornaments are red, white and green. Our Elf on the Shelf, Pepper, was on a sled in the branches of our Christmas Tree this particular day. So, he was camouflaged well and was hard to find. …
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DIY Aspen Wood Candlesticks I’ve been wanting to make some homemade wood candlesticks for awhile. Yesterday, I finally got around to it, with the help of my husband. How to Make these DIY Aspen Wood Candlesticks Continue reading or watch attached video… 1- Get two small/thin Aspen or Birch logs that are dried out. …
This Easy and Practical Hot Cocoa Bar was a hit at our recent family party. My seven year old, Aurora, is so darling. She just loves decorating, crafting, and helping me set up for parties. She set up this Easy and Practical Hot Cocoa Bar all by herself. I wanted to post it because she …
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 …
These 19 25+ Darling Homemade Baby/Toddler Halloween Costume ideas are too cute, inexpensive, and look so easy to make! I love dressing my kids up for Halloween. It is so much fun for me. I admit I begin thinking about ideas of what they should be months before Halloween. I also love Trick-or-Treating and seeing …
This Berry Heart Wreath in a Vintage Frame is simple yet darling decoration. You can place it on a mantel or hang it on a wall or door. I have used one for a door wreath a few years ago and I used two this year for either side of my Valentine’s Day Mantel. These …
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 …
A lot of friends I know we’re sharing their favorite family board games with each other. I hadn’t heard of many of these so I thought I’d look them up. Most are very well rated and very fun to do when you are spending time at home. 23 Best Board Games for Families 2020. 1. …
A few years ago, I was able to assemble my 27 neighbors’ Christmas gifts in 27 minutes. (I did not include the shopping time). Not only was I able to completely assemble these gifts in under half an hour, they only cost an average of $1.47 cents each! That is 27 gifts for $39.42!! * …
Banana bread has always been a favorite of mine. Today I made Banana Bread muffins because I was short on time, and they bake about 25 minutes faster. They are also easier to divvy out if you are gifting them to multiple neighbors (which I’m planning to do) than a loaf of bread would be. I …
No-bake pies are so easy and quick (especially if you buy pre-made crusts). They can be thrown together in just a few minutes of prep and a few hours of chilling. They are a great idea for contributing to a party, potluck, or dinner.