Okay, so if you’re looking to create a centerpiece for the holiday season and you want something sturdy and seasonal, then you should definitely check out what you can do with 4×4 fence posts! Start with getting some 4×4 fence posts and cut them in varying lengths. I’d suggest 6″, 8″ and 10″. Any taller […]
All Things Christmas
Hot Cocoa Party Ideas to Sip On
One of the newest fads sweeping Pinterest and homes alike is a Hot Cocoa Party! If you’re in the mood to celebrate and usher in the cold weather, then this is a fantastic idea. It’s great for all ages and it can be as simple as you’d like or as elaborate as you want. So, […]
Holiday Blues? From Sad to Plaid…Buffalo Plaid
Alright, the weather has officially turned. The leaves are changing. Starbucks has rolled out all that is pumpkin spice. For me, this is the best time of year! I love the chilly weather, the sweaters and boots, all of it. But, for some this is their least favorite part of the year. Maybe the shortened […]
10 Tips for the Best Holiday Gingerbread House
During the Christmas season, you can’t get more festive than icing up a gingerbread house. They’re nearly as iconic as a tree, candy canes, or Santa Claus -and, you see kits and supplies for them all over the stores. Are you planning on caving into the pressure, and building your own? Then you’ve come to […]
10+ Things to Do With Broken Candy Canes
I could write this whole article with one step. I mean, don’t you simply eat broken candy canes? Seriously, though, I have to admit that I get sick of them really quickly when eaten plain. Mixed atop or inside Christmas treats, however, and I’ve got food issues. One of my absolute favorite peppermint treats is chocolate bark. Whether […]
Gift Wrapping Ideas You Can’t Miss This Season
If you’ve gone shopping lately for Christmas, you’re probably going to be doing a lot of wrapping. Don’t get me wrong -I’m all for the bag and tissue way out. However, I have a ton of fun thinking up new ways to stick with the traditional wrapping method. I mean, look how fancy this white paper […]
10+ Must-Try Sewing Projects (For Christmas)
With Christmas coming, I find my thoughts wandering to gifts. What perfect presents can I get my family, friends, postman, myself, or neighbors? How do I keep it personal? This is when my thoughts turn to sewing, as I’m sure yours have (you are here, after all). And, thank goodness I thought to look up some ideas. […]
10 Ways to Display Your Cards This Season
Hopefully, your mailbox has been overflowing with something besides coupon mailers lately… Holiday cards! Now, before you decide to recycle all those, why not consider displaying them instead? Yes, the cards. You were going to? Oh…
Candy Coated Christmas Treat Recipes
Besides presents, snow, religious traditions, and Santa; Christmas always reminds me of cookies. This is because one of our family traditions was to bake cookies for all the neighbors. My mother did all the hard work, and we children ran paper plates full of her results around the block. As I’ve grown up and had […]
Plan A Tree Trimming Party (For Kids of All Ages!)
Christmas is coming! It really is! Get out the hot cocoa, the mistletoe, and those twelve leaping lords (yes, there are twelve of them). Oh, and why not bring along that evergreen tree thing while you’re at it? Wait -I’ve got an idea! Let’s make a party of it! Were you already thinking of having […]
