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If you are searching for a cute Christmas decoration to make this year, look no further than this easy DIY snowman decor project. This rustic Christmas craft can be made in a few hours and your holiday guests will love it.  With a few pieces of wood, paint, some craft supplies, and basic tools, this cute …

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These ideas for decorating a mailbox for Christmas show that holiday decorating is not just for indoor projects. With DIY Christmas mailbox decor projects like these, you’ll discover a fun, inexpensive and pretty way to add instant Christmas curb appeal to your home. Plus, they are fun to do! I always find decorating puts me …

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This sweet Mason jar snowman with cherry Santa hats would look great on a mantle or coffee table for the holidays.  He is made from a recycled jar and some felt and is just adorable. Recycling old items into new holiday decor is one of the fun parts of the holiday for me. It is …

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From freshly baked cookies to festive Christmas decorations, there’s so many things to enjoy this holiday season. This year, you can add solving our free Christmas word scramble printable to that list. This holiday word scramble is part of our collection of seasonal printables. We have been sharing lots of free puzzles this winter and …

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Now that December is here, it’s time for National Christmas Lights Day, which falls annually on December 1st. This day is dedicated to the beautiful twinkling lights we see all December long! Many homes use Christmas lights to decorate their trees, homes, and yards. Before the invention of electric Christmas lights, people used to decorate …

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Calling all Oreo fans! Let’s make some chocolate dirt pudding for Christmas. These fun Oreo Christmas inspired dirt cups are a dessert that the whole family will love. Your kids will enjoy helping you make these dirt cups which use waffle cones on top for delightfully delicious Christmas trees that add an extra sweetness and …

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Imagine how cute this Christmas tree would be in a nursery or child’s playroom? The alphabet block Christmas tree uses child’s toys, wooden blocks and some small holiday craft supplies. December 8 is celebrated each year as National Christmas Tree Day. We’ll be celebrating the day today with a unique and very special Christmas tree …

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This easy to make Valentine’s Day heart tree is an inexpensive but pretty way to dress up a mantle or side table. It uses branches from your yard and a few Dollar Store supplies and takes just minutes to put together. The finished tree is the perfect way to decorate for Valentine’s Day because hearts …

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Bring the joy of Christmas past to your home today with one of these amazing gingerbread house ideas. These designs will give you some inspiration for your tasty Christmas project. What a month this has been! Did you know that there are over 150 national days in December to celebrate? December 12 is one of …

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This clay pot snowman project is an easy craft to do with kids. Using garden pots for crafts is a fun way to recycle left over items into an adorable terracotta Christmas project that will add a touch of holiday decor to any table. Since I love to garden, I always have a bunch of …

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If Christmas is your favorite holiday, then a visit to The Incredible Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge. Tennessee is a must-see. This amazing Christmas shop celebrates Christmas every day of the year! Join me in a virtual tour of The Incredible Christmas Place. My husband and I toured the Christmas Shop as a part of …

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This Santa Claus wall hanging is fun to make and would look great on your wall or entry. The reclaimed wood Santa decoration makes use of some left over wood from a recent renovation project. If you have kids who love Santa hoping to be on Santa’s nice list, make sure you check out our posts …

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Nothing is more satisfying for me than using ordinary household items and a few inexpensive craft supplies to created fun and whimsical Christmas decorations. This trio of paintbrush Christmas ornaments all started out their lives as a simple Dollar Store paintbrush! You can pick which you like most, or make all three! Don’t forget to …

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The holidays are such a fun time in the kitchen and December is a month full of national food holidays.  There are so many occasions when you can bring out your favorite Christmas sweet treats to share with loved ones to a bit of holiday spirit. I’ve compiled a list below of some of the …

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Each year during the festive season, our homes get decorated with all manner of holiday greenery. Believe it or not, there are documented traditions of Christmas greenery that have been passed on through the years. Whether it be holly and ivy, Christmas trees of fir or spruce, Mistletoe balls and sprigs, or other forms of …

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This adorable lightbulb snowman uses a common light bulb with some inexpensive craft supplies to make the sweetest Christmas decor idea ever. Don’t you love to recycle common household items into cute decor projects? It’s a fun, eco-friendly way to make something new out of something old! This fun little snowman would make a great …

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If you’re looking for an easy and inexpensive craft project this Christmas, you’ll love the paintbrush Santa ornament below. It is cute enough to delight both the young and the young at heart. This project is also a great way to reuse ordinary household items to make fun decorations for the holidays. The step-by-step directions …

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This list of November food holidays gives us so many recipes to share. From National Candy Day to National Espresso Day, every day in November has at least one food or drink associated with it.  National days are fun to celebrate, no matter the reason. But add in some mention of foods and everyone gets excited. …

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Are you looking for a party favor gift for your favorite gal pals? This s’more in a jar project is the perfect idea for you!  We love making recipe in a jar gifts on Always the Holidays. They are easy and fun to create and very well received by the recipient. Today we’ll be incorporating …

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It’s time to celebrate Santa’s List Day! As the weather is getting cooler and Christmas is getting closer, Santa is writing a list and deciding who is naughty and who is nice. He writes his list on December 4, and there is no better time than the present to learn more about this special day! …

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The history of gingerbread spans many centuries and continents. Read on to learn about the evolution of this traditional Christmas treat. Did you know that the second Saturday in December is a food day set aside each year as National Gingerbread Decorating Day? It is one of many gingerbread themed national days that we honor …

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We all love to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmas. But have you ever wondered why we do this during the holidays? The history of mistletoe actually goes back centuries.  What a month this is going to be! Did you know that there are over 150 national days in December to celebrate? December 1st is …

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This reclaimed wooden elf doorway sign adds a touch of whimsical holiday glee to my front door entry. The project is super easy to do and the kids will be overjoyed each time they walk though the door, thinking of Christmas. Is Christmas decorating your thing? Check out my recent post featuring the Incredible Christmas …

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