Wow, first let me start this post by telling you the honest truth...these pictures, in no way, do this punch bowl justice. I took probably a gazillion pictures from a hundred different angles and came to the sad realization that there is no way that I would be able to capture each and every sparkly piece of glitter and the way that the light reflects from it. It is just so darn sparkly, shiny … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2013
New Year’s with Kids
December 27, 2013 13 Comments
I'll be the first to admit that I am a big homebody. I love to stay in my own home and eat my own food, drink my own drinks, listen to my own music and not worry about putting on makeup or doing my hair. My husband and I don't go out for dates very often for that reason (he is an even bigger homebody than I am). We love to have friends visit though and I often find myself planning last minute … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
December 25, 2013 Leave a Comment
On this special day, I don't want to bombard you with another craft or recipe, just a simple sentiment from my home to yours. I wish you and yours the brightest of holidays, whichever ones it may be that you celebrate. Starting this blog at the end of October and getting to post through the holidays has been an incredible and exhilarating journey for me and I appreciate each and every one of you … [Read more...]
Holly Jolly Holiday Punch
December 23, 2013 1 Comment
Does your family have a special food or drink that absolutely must be served at each and every holiday meal or the whole meal is an epic failure? This punch is that drink for our family. My mom started making this when I was a young girl and it has since made its way down to my own family and I don't see it stopping anytime soon. My kids adore it and insist upon it being served at each and … [Read more...]
DIY Apple Cider Mix
December 20, 2013 2 Comments
Here we are, less than a week before Christmas and I am stuck nursing a yucky cold and hoping that I can start to feel better soon so that I may partake in some of my favorite Christmas activities. Until then, I am hiding out under my heated throw blanket and searching for ways to keep warm. I have been drinking a lot of apple cider lately, and I knew that holding on to a nice, steaming hot mug … [Read more...]
DIY Gift Bow
December 18, 2013 2 Comments
As you can probably tell by now, I love taking an ordinary product and making it my own. If there is a way to personalize something, I am more than likely going to figure out how to do it and make it happen. And that desire is compounded ten fold when I realize that I can put my children's touch on things. Take a gift bow, for instance. Just an ordinary bow, nothing special about it. You can … [Read more...]
10 Minute Fudge
December 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
I will be the first to admit that I love food and I doubly love to receive homemade goodies as a gift. Not only did someone think of you, but they spent their time to make something just for you. Love that! This fudge is perfect for gifting! Not only was it super quick and easy to pull together (I even had all the ingredients on hand - you might too), but who doesn't love fudge?! You can … [Read more...]
Sweet and Simple DIY Teacher Gift
December 13, 2013 2 Comments
I have two school aged kids, and each and every year I struggle to come up with a new gift idea for their teachers. I look for something that is quick and easy for me, yet shows my appreciation and gratitude for all of the hard work they do day in and day out. I have done the coffee chain gift cards and have seen them pile up on the teacher's desk that morning as all of the other kids come in … [Read more...]
DIY Name Necklace
December 11, 2013 1 Comment
Every year for Christmas I try to come up with a new idea for a homemade gift for the grandmas that the kids can make. It has been progressively getting harder as I feel as though I am running out of creative ideas. This year, I wanted to capture my children's adorable little kid handwriting and make it into a keepsake that the grandmas can proudly display. I have seen many shops on Etsy … [Read more...]
Two Ingredient Truffles
December 9, 2013 1 Comment
When I think of chocolate truffles, I generally don't think of it as being a super simple recipe involving only two ingredients. I think of it as a laborious, time consuming treat. Something that is usually easier to just purchase than make. But this recipe breaks all of those stereotypes! It is so easy and involves a whopping two ingredients (I'll fess up and admit that I used three by … [Read more...]
DIY $5 Stocking Holder
December 6, 2013 4 Comments
Do you have an ornament that has special meaning to you? Or maybe each family member has their own favorite that they just love so much? If so, this is the perfect stocking holder for you. It is a crazy easy DIY that can cost you as little as $3 per holder and will take about one minute each to make. You can't beat that, and it makes it even better that you can personalize it. Okay, so here … [Read more...]
Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
December 4, 2013 1 Comment
Nothing signaled the upcoming Christmas season to me as a child like these cookies did. There was not a year that passed that my mom didn't make a batch multiple batches of these delicious cookies. And from the first year that I lived on my own to this very day I continue the tradition. Partly because it reminds me of such lovely memories, but mostly because these cookies are really just so … [Read more...]
