Christmas

The holiday season is the perfect time to call friends and family together to do a little celebrating. For some, it can be a daunting …

Second hand stores are a wealth of inspiration and a treasure trove of supplies if you look a bit past what the objects in the …

Shinesty sent me a set of their Christmas jammies to try out. All thoughts, opinions and hijinx are my own. Life is more fun in …

Having a signature Christmas cocktail recipe on hand for seasonal parties is always a great idea! This cocktail gets a unique twist of flavor from …

Upcycled items are very trendy right now, and it’s always a fun creative challenge to find new ways to use old things. After a trip …

If you’re like most of us across the country, you’re deep into decking the halls or prepping for a Christmas dinner party or two. Once …

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Not going to lie. This reusable gingerbread house centerpiece is one time-consuming project, but it’s pretty cool to have in your house for a gingerbread …

I love having something small to give my friends and neighbors for Christmas. Because frankly, I love being generous, but I don’t always have fun …

Wrapping up in a fuzzy blanket is like wrapping up in a nice warm hug. What better DIY neighbor gift to give at Christmas to …

A funny DIY Christmas shirt for swimmers was a must have this year. If you’ve read my blog at all, you know I have a …

I have a confession to make. This year’s gingerbread house party was NOT the result of careful planning and meticulous attention to details. Rather, I …

  There is nothing like a good Christmas shirt to celebrate the season. Snarky or sweet, as long as it gets you in the holiday …

Making little Christmas outfits for my nieces and nephews was one of my favorite parts of the start of the season this year. Preschool Christmas …

 This time of year you see some pretty spectacular wreaths out there–they get really really fancy!! But how the heck do you do that yourself …

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This post about bagel gift bag ideas is sponsored by New Yorker Bagels. All thoughts, feelings and ideas are my own. About this time of …

Your local Dollar Tree store is a great source for supplies for fun Christmas crafts! Today I am participating in a Dollar Tree Christmas craft …

This Christmas, I’m SOOOOO enjoying being an auntie. I now have three nephews and three nieces to spoil, and lots of babies to pinch cheeks. …

Finding a gluten-free holiday side dish or two sometimes means making a change or two to a recipe to make it diet acceptable during the …

Navigating the holidays with guests or family members with dietary needs gets tricky. In our house, there are several of us with gluten issues, so …

It’s about that time again where we start digging out the traditional recipes for our holiday meals and start preparing for the feast! Our family …

   This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx.com. All these holiday ready ideas and thoughts are my own. There is an endless enjoyable stream of company …

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Welcome to another lovely edition of Craft Lightning! This month’s project is a 15 minute or less holiday t-shirt project, or in the case of …

I love the little short people that run around my house more than anything, and every year I revel in watching their awe and wonder …

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Kids in general love having the chance to give a little gift to their classmates around the holidays. Some years that ends up being a …

This post is sponsored by Cricut. All thoughts, feelings and ideas about this creative gift wrapping project are my own, but be forewarned, I am …

This post is sponsored by Krazy Glue. All thoughts, feelings and ideas are my own. Around Christmas, I’m always looking for fun ideas to get …

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It’s craft lightning time again! That means I’m offering up one super easy craft that takes less that 15 minutes to make (not including drying …

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Our family decided to throw a gingerbread house decorating Christmas party this year for all our little (and big) friends. It was sort of a …

How do you make your gingerbread houses? You can go to the store and buy a totally stale piece of cardboardesque pre-made gingerbread house kit …

Half of my family is gluten-free, which takes a little fun out of exploring cookie recipes at Christmas…that no flour thing can be hard. When …

Yesterday I got a cute little box of goodies in the mail from Darby Smart. It was good timing, too, as I had just finished …

I’ve done a fair number of photo shoots over the last 6 years, and from that I know if there is one detail you cannot …

This post was sponsored by Elmer’s Products, Inc. All thoughts, opinions and craftiness are my own! Once in awhile I like to pull out a …

When you’re headed out to this year’s cookie exchange, putting your cookie’s best foot forward with some style will make them the hit of the …

We have a bit of a holiday tradition at our house where we all get together and have a dance party after all the eating …

10 minutes from start to finish. Seriously. That’s all the time you need to make these peppermint white chocolate oreos. Every time you serve them …

Are you making a last minute dash to cookie exchange and need an easy/delicious/no-fail recipe? This is one of my very favorite cookies ever. This …

There is nothing quite like walking through the doors of a house in December and catching a nose full of fresh baked gingerbread. It’s all …

You This post is sponsored by Hills Bros.® Cappuccino drink mixes and Wal-Mart. All thoughts and ideas are my own! #CappTheNight #sponsored One of the …

Most home entertainers right about now are starting to sift through their closets and holiday boxes to see what they have that can be used …

We are a family of nerds. Yes, we appreciate things like Dr. Who and Star Wars probably a bit too much. My son was Luke …

Beautifully wrapped gifts are somehow just more special, aren’t they? Learning how to make paper poinsettias is great way to spruce up your Christmas packages and gifts. …

With Christmas prep in full swing, I am totally fond of quick-to-make projects that look awesome. Like this one. In less than 10 minutes you …

Frosty frozen parties have been the rage this year. I think due in part to a singing snowman and ice queen. I do love a …

Pretty little stained glass sugar cookies were served at our ornament making party–that and a cup of hot cocoa topped with a peppermint stick and …

Another week has flown by again! It’s been great to be able to visit so many spectacular Christmas ideas with this linky party. I’m looking …

This week, Christmas prep has gone into high gear! All the teachers, coaches and neighbors need to be accounted for, and I’ve been busy making …

There is something about Christmas that just screams “crafty!” From young to old, people love to create things to celebrate the holiday. And kids? They …

The fun and cool products that continue to be released by uber creative companies make working with parties pretty exciting. After trying out personalized plates …

Although I put it up a day or two late, I am in love with our Advent Calendar this year. I am obviously into be …

There are so many places to look for holiday craft inspiration this time of year; I always love being able to glance through big lists …

  It’s time for another round of Craft Lightning with Country Chic Cottage and 30 Minute Crafts! Since we’re preparing for the holiday season, I …

It’s our last day of the party hop! You’re going to love all the sparkles in store today.   DIY Glitter adorned Party Glasses come …

Happy Thursday! Today’s the Season to Sparkle blog hop tutorials are about cupcakes, garland and fringe–all in glamorous sparkly colors! Hop over to Holly at …

It’s Wednesday, and that means another day of party hopping! Here are a few more great tutorials from some truly talented bloggers you’ll want to …

This post is sponsored by World Market. All thoughts and opinions are my own. There is something about the holiday season with its abundance of …

Welcome to day 2 of the Season to Sparkle blog hop! This is where the good stuff comes in–the tutorials where you learn how to …

Don’t you just love the new modern look Christmas is getting? The mix of blacks and bold colors that are still festive and fun really …

 This post is sponsored by the good people at Shutterfly, but all thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own! Most years, I’m a bit on …

Every year, when the gift-giving season arrives, I find myself grappling for inspiration. The list of people who need remembering is long, and the last …

In the spirit of the season, I have teamed up with 29 incredibly talented and creative bloggers to share some fun neighbor gift ideas, or …

I remember seeing something similar to this light-up Christmas wall art ages ago, and it was so neat it stuck in my mind. Of course, …

I know that Nicole from Tikkido definitely had a few chuckles when she read my post about my gingerbread house making fiasco. And after she …

My absolute favorite part of the Christmas season is that I have a totally unabashed excuse to bake a mountain of cookies. I love working …