The holiday season kicks into high gear in late October and doesn’t end until January. During this time, people are constantly decorating, making home-cooked food and baked goods, traveling, buying presents, and throwing parties. It can easily become a very expensive time of year. However, when you have DIY holiday projects up your sleeve, you […]
The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner and what better way to show your loved ones that you care than with a few Valentine’s Day crafts and recipes? Sure. Store-bought chocolates could do the trick (depending on your loved one, of course), as could those fun pop culture-themed valentines that […]
Valentine candy is a classic for a reason; everyone loves it! However, the heart shaped candy covers featuring puppies and cartoon characters leave something to be desired. Why not personalize the box top with a little paint and an on-trend design pattern to give your gift the homemade touch? It’s easy, inexpensive, and with the […]
Winter is one of my favorite seasons of the year…to stay indoors. Don’t get me wrong—there are few things more beautiful in nature than the sight of untouched sparkly snow and icy trees. But I much prefer admiring the snow from a distance, wrapped in a warm blanket and drinking a cup of hot cocoa. […]
Candles burnin’ low and lots of snow and ice, everywhere we go! These are just some of the things that mean the Christmas season is here. Other than choirs singing carols, freshly baked cookies, and stockings hung by the chimney, there is nothing as quite as festive as the colors of Christmas. With the Christmas […]
Is this cute? or what? My granddaughter, Erica, made some adorable decorations from repurposed jars that triggered this thought for this snack jar. YOU WILL NEED: mason jar stuffed toy 1 yard ribbon or yarn snacks The arms and legs are tied to the jar. I didn’t want to glue them together. This way the […]
I’m notoriously cold in the winter time. It’s not uncommon to for me to walk around my college campus wearing fleece leggings under my jeans, three sweatshirts, a winter jacket, an ear warmer, a hat, gloves, three pairs of socks, and boots. No exaggeration. My quilted jean blanket is my lifeline when I’m working in […]
Candy canes are traditionally one of the most famous symbols seen during Christmas time. There is a lot of speculation that their red and white colors might have spiritual meaning, yet the true origin of candy canes is unknown. Mostly they are known for being used to make stunning Christmas decorations, and of course, for […]
Halloween is such a great time of year (and that’s not just because it’s in the same month as my birthday). It’s the one time of year when everyone gets to be an actor, putting on costumes and becoming someone else! Now, trick-or-treating is great and all, if you’re five, but I like to celebrate with a […]
The holiday season kicks into high gear in late October and doesn’t end until January. During this time, people are constantly decorating, making home cooked food and baked goods, travelling, buying presents, and throwing parties. It can easily become a very expensive time of year. However, when you have DIY holiday projects up your sleeve, […]
