Holiday
Magical Alternatives to Christmas Lights
WOOF! Hanging Christmas lights can be a drag. From the time you were a kid being forced to help mom and dad, and even now as an adult trying to decorate your own home. Is it the tangled ball of wires and lights? Or the freezing fingers that make it such a daunting task? Either […]
10 Christmas Decor DIYs for a Seriously Festive Home
1. Wine Bottle Christmas Display This is a great holiday piece for all seasonal holidays. Celebrate the snow with this snowy display. 2. Christmas 2×4’s This project is easy enough to let the whole family help. Find some scrap wood or buy brand new pieces. Paint them and throw on a hat and scarf! 3. […]
Handmade Birthday Presents for Boys
A Deluxe Fort Kit If you’re even slightly handy with a sewing machine, you can follow the instructions in this tutorial to make a killer fort that any boy would be excited to receive. A Custom Backpack Pick and choose colors and patterns to make a backpack for little boys. You can customize this gift […]
Budget Ways to Decorate for Thanksgiving
Corn Kernel Center Piece There are a number of ways to create a center piece using dried corn kernels. Head to the dollar store for the glass container and the candle. Pick up the corn kernels at the grocery store (you may already have them in your pantry). Then tie a nice little bow […]
10 Fun Thanksgiving Themed Games for Kids
Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks for what we have. Show the kids how thankful you are with these Thanksgiving games for kids. I’ve rounded up some fun ideas from around the internet. Take a look and see which ones you want to play. Thanksgiving Games For Kids 1. Shooting Turkeys Pull out the nerf […]
10 Must Know Hacks for Thanksgiving
Yes, Thanksgiving is about cooking and baking and enjoying a fantastic feast, but it’s also SO much more! Â It’s supposed to be a time to spend with family, enjoying in their company. Â Here are 10 must know hacks for smooth, stress-free Thanksgiving. 1. Prep Ahead Do as much preparation for your Thanksgiving dinner […]
No Bake Thanksgiving Recipes
Cooking and baking are a favorite part of the Thanksgiving tradition in our home. Â I always love the time I get to spend with my boys as they help me prepare our yummy feast! Â It sounds a bit cliche but it’s so true that as we do all that cooking together, I feel connected […]
10+ Recipes for Thanksgiving
1. The Truly Perfect Turkey Acclaimed as one of the finest chefs in the world, Raymond Blanc shares this recipe for the truly perfect turkey. Â One of the secrets to this Frenchman’s tasty Thanksgiving bird? Butter, of course! Â Get the ingredients and directions here. 2. Apricot & Chestnut Stuffing A little bit sweet, a […]
Light Up Your Porch for Halloween!
Having a well-lit and inviting porch is important any time of the year but most especially on the night of All Hallow’s Eve. Â Make those little ghosts, wizards, and superheroes feel most welcome to shout their “tricks-or-treats” this Halloween with these haunt-tastic porch light displays. Cobwebs and Lanterns This boo-tiful porch display makes sure […]