How do you decorate for the holidays? I love the simple and inexpensive crafts that you can do on your own to make something uniquely your own. Let me show you how to make your own DIY frosted candle holder jar perfect for votive sized candles or use…
This winter, we had a good 8” of snow drop and close down town for a couple of days. It was our boys first time to play in the snow from their home, having recently moved from Phoenix where we never got to experience snow at home. We…
Raleigh received their first big snowfall of the year this past weekend. We ended up with enough to Make an Igloo, see our steps! Moving from Phoenix where my boys have never experienced a snow day at home, we’re all gearing up and getting excited for all the…
There are so many things I love about this time of year. The sights, the sounds, the smells of the holidays are intoxicating. When I really think about the specific things about this time of year that I love it all comes down to the traditions me and…
At our house we have a book reading tradition that is near and dear to my heart. At the beginning of the month of December I wrap up 25 books and place them in a basket under the Christmas tree. Each night one of my kids picks a…
The holiday season is upon us! It seems like from Halloween to New Years is one party after another. All of these parties and festivities can begin to feel like the same thing over and over again. I find that the littlest things can make the biggest difference…
You know the lyrics: “Baby, it’s cold outside.” But don’t let the cold stop you from having fun, reconnecting, or meeting someone new with a date night! Here are 30 fun, inexpensive, and totally seasonally appropriate winter date ideas! 30 Winter Date Ideas 1. Go sledding. 2. Sing…
With the holidays quickly approaching, so is that long winter break from school. Keep the kids geared up and excited for the upcoming holiday festivities and busy from their boredom blues with this cute, free printable winter activities bingo game. My boys love the cute little characters and…
We are still thinking Christmas in July here and have some simply decorated but beautiful Christmas Cookies for today. This Holiday Ginger Cookie is a delicious spiced cookie that can be made into little cookie sandwiches or decorated individually. The spiced cookie and royal icing come together…
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Kleenex but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #KleenexTarget http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO As winter rolls in, so do the coughs and sniffles. It’s an inevitable part of this season that very likely someone…
How do you celebrate the holidays and get into the winter season? Here are some ways we start off our own festivities to get ready for the holiday season! 1. Make Sugar Cookies – My grandma has an AMAZING Sugar cookie recipe that is so soft and so…
I love hunting for bargains and trying to get really good deals. Here are some of my tips for shopping smarter this holiday! Smart Holiday Shopping Tips 1. Shop Clearance – Shop the clearance aisle or mark down sales to score some great prices to allow you to…