As the weather starts to warm up, it’s time to begin thinking about outdoor activities. One of my little’s favorite activities is flying kites! I’ll be honest, it’s not my favorite thing to do. I feel like the weather is too windy, or not windy enough. However, I really do love watching my kids having
When you think about Valentine’s Day, you probably think about chocolates, love, and conversation hearts! There are few things that have lasted the test of time like conversation hearts. From the original flavors to the new tangy ones, they have continued their tradition of being classically Valentine’s. So how do you bring this classic to
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
The History Of Gingerbread Houses and More! The Recipe If you would like to make your own gingerbread for a house or figures, look no further. Ingredients: 3 1/4 c. flour 1 Tbsp. cinnamon 1 Tbsp. ground ginger 3/4 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 c.
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
Once all the Halloween decorations come down, it’s time for the Christmas decorations to go up, right? Wrong! I’m pretty passionate about making sure my family places an appropriate emphasis on Thanksgiving. Why? Because it’s a time when we can reflect on what we’re grateful for right before the gift-giving season. It’s also my Grandpa’s
One of my favorite Halloween accessories is ghosts. Why? Because they are simple to make, match almost everything and are quite frankly, bootiful. So, whether you’re looking for large or small ghosty friends, I’ve got the info you need to make your own ghost crafts. Idea 01: Cheesecloth Ghosts Cheesecloth is perfect for creating ghosts.
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
If you’re a DIY lover, then I’ve got some awesome projects for you! These projects are all DIY monsters that you can place in your yard to up your Halloween game. You can modify these to make them as large and scary as you’d like, and most of them are made from materials you can
Halloween is just around the corner, yay! It’s the holiday where the scarier your yard looks, the better. If you’re looking for a few ways to add some Halloween spirit to your yard without breaking the bank, then I’ve got some DIY Halloween yard decor suggestions for you! DIY Halloween Yard Decor
