When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around at our house, we are often visited by the wee folk. They leave footprints in our bathtub, turn our milk green, and hide gold coins in the couch cushions. I love celebrating by making corned beef and cabbage and Irish soda bread, while my kids loves crafts. One of […]
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Valentine Heart Candy Gift Ideas-Be MINE!
Love is in the air and today we are talking about Valentine Heart Candy Gifts. Well, now that New Year’s is over, it’s clearly time to get a jump start on the next big holiday: Valentine’s! Really. I went to Walmart New Year’s Day in a strange fit of insanity and they had already put […]
Godparent Proposals They Can’t Refuse
So you’re looking for a way to ask your bestie (and your hubby’s) to be your little one’s godparent? Well, look no further! A godparent proposal should be sentimental and fun. It’s a great idea to give the Godparent-to-be something to remember the moment by as well as something that focuses on the baby and […]
Candy Cane Crafts For Christmas
One of my favorite themes to work with, whether I’m baking or decorating, is candy cane! I love the simplicity of the red and white stripes and the versatility to make it as detailed or as simple as I want. You can use candy canes as inspiration for decoration or as actual decorations. Here are […]
Ideas For Decorating Bathrooms for Christmas
Let’s be honest, when it comes to decorating for the holidays, your bathroom probably doesn’t get much love. It’s hard to decorate a space that is typically so utilitarian and static. Well, if you’ve got a little extra cash and some time, I’ve got some really good tips for how to spread Christmas Cheer to […]
DIY Menorah Ideas For Chanukah
Chanukah (or Hanukkah) is the Jewish Festival of Lights. It is a celebration of the Maccabee’s victory over the Syrians during the second century (B.C.) that is commemorated by lighting a candle each night for eight nights. Today this holiday is celebrated by many throughout the world. There are many traditions that go along with […]
Mysterious {And Super Cool} Halloween Displays Made With Dry Ice
As a kid, I used to love playing with the mysterious fog created by dry ice. It was like being able to touch a cloud. As an adult, I still love it. It makes fabulous homemade sodas and can take a basic Halloween display from basic to awesome in no time flat! A word of […]
Fall Garland Decor Ideas
Whether you’re looking for a garland to decorate your mantle or your front door, putting one together can be quite daunting. You could go simple, or ornate. The choice depends greatly upon what your decorating style is and what budget you’ve got. Garlands don’t take a lot to put together. It’s possible to deconstruct whatever […]
Holiday Halloween Wreaths
Holiday Halloween Wreaths I love making wreaths. I especially love making wreaths for all the different holidays throughout the year. I love being able to take something old and make it new, and I love having a lot of choice in what goes on my front door. So, here are some awesome Holiday Halloween Wreaths […]
Fall Family Night: How To Build A Scarecrow
So how do you build a Scarecrow? Quite easily! It requires minimal materials, not a lot of time, and can be customized to fit whatever your purpose is. Materials: hammer scissors old clothes (jeans, button-up shirt, etc.) old boots twine nails straw or dried grass pillowcase Two 1×2 – 6′ garden stakes Process: Step 1 […]
