It isn’t the holidays without the infusion of gorgeous green garland in every place imaginable, and I’ve been known to spend some serious money on garland! If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, it’s pretty easy to DIY your own garland with basic items found at Michaels. Here’s my guide to getting totally gorgeous […]
Holidays
How to Recycle Old Christmas Lights
My husband loves to deck out the outside of our home with tons of strings of Christmas lights! Over the years, we have accumulated quite a few plastic bins full of these things…and not all of them work. Sigh. I’m dying to dig into these bins and get rid of all the non-working bulbs, but […]
8 Merry PVC Pipe Crafts for Christmas
PVC pipe Christmas crafts? Who even knew that there was such a thing? If they’re displayed the right way, PVC pipes can look surprisingly chic. Use them as a wreath, or fashion your own take on a Christmas tree. No matter what you decide to do; PVC pipes are IN this Christmas! Don’t miss these […]
10 Cookie In a Jar Recipes
Every year, some of my greatest friends and I get together for a “Cookie In A Jar” party. We all bring the ingredients for our favorite cookie recipes, and we we spend the afternoon assembling the ingredients in mason jars. Of course, we attach our recipes with a few of our baking secrets. It’s […]
How to Make Your Own Christmas Wreath
At last, wreath making season is here, and I am almost a little too excited to get my hands dirty in all things holiday cheer! If you’re interested in joining me, here’s how to make a DIY Christmas wreath! Tools Needed: Berries, ribbons, evergreens, or whatever else you want to use as an accent! […]
10 Spirited Ways to Fold Napkins for Thanksgiving
I can HARDLY believe that the Thanksgiving celebrations are only a few weeks away! The focus of my Thanksgiving holiday is always my tablescape (well, besides the food..) and I’m looking forward to making folded napkins the next party hack I conquer. These are ten of my favorite ways to fold napkins! Ways To Fold […]
Celebrate Christmas With Free Printables!
Christmas is right around the corner, and the best way to celebrate my favorite holiday is with free printables! At least, in my own opinion! If you are decorating on a budget (aren’t we all?) here are a few of my favorite ways to decorate with holiday printables. All you need is a fun […]
Printable Holiday Advent Calendars
Before you know it…it’ll be the first of December and your kiddos will be BEGGING for you to break out the advent calendar ASAP. Personally, I love advent calendars, and the fun they spread all throughout the month of December. It’s like a month long celebration! If your existing advent calendar needs a little […]
DIY Gifts in a Jar for Any Holiday
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and I am incredibly eager to start planning my Christmas gifts now. It’s never too early, right? Like many an avid Pinterest-er I find myself falling in love with all the mason jar crafts. This season, I am determined to make a personalized gift for each one of […]
Wickedly Awesome Garlands for Halloween
My favorite part of decorating for ANY holiday is making a garland and hanging it across my fireplace. You’d be amazed at how far a garland goes when it comes to decorating on a budget! I had a friend who literally didn’t decorate anything but her mantle for the holidays, and I still thought […]