These banana ghosts and orange pumpkins will have your kids squealing with delight while making sure they get the nutrition from healthy food instead of sugary calories. October 31 will soon be here and it’s not just Halloween, but also Carve a Pumpkin Day. That means it’s time to gather the kids, grab our tools …
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This easy DIY Tootsie Roll lollipop Halloween spider craft is easy as can be and you probably have anything you need to make them in your craft chest right now. They’re a perfect craft project for Halloween because spiders are one of the symbols of Halloween. They are the stars of this fun and festive …
These DIY scrapbook paper pumpkins are simple to do and require only a few supplies. If you are someone whole loves to scrapbook, this project will appeal to you! Not only is this a quick and simple project, but it’s a lot neater than carving an actual pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern! These scrapbook paper pumpkins …
I love when Christmas time comes around. Arranging my Santa Claus collection puts me in the holiday mood, and for that reason I want to share it with you. I have always been a kid when it comes to Christmas. I come from a very large family. Although we did not have a lot of …
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 …
Looking for a way to make your gifts even more festive this year? I’ve put together a round up of 17 creative holiday gift wrapping ideas, just for you! If you wander through the stores during the holidays, you will be overwhelmed with all of the choices for holiday gift wrapping. You can buy supplies for …
These snowy winter photos show the majesty of the cold months. For me, winter is a time of reflection. I think back on the year that has passed and ahead to the one which is yet to come. As the days get shorter and so much colder, I hunker down and do things that I …
Looking for beautiful music to listen to this Christmas? Make sure to listen to You’re Here by Francesca Battistelli, linked below. I love all types of Christmas music, and am always looking for pieces that I feel are worthy of sharing with my readers. The beautiful song below is by Francesca Battistelli. This song called …
Do you love classic Christmas carols, and stunning singers? Make sure to listen as Pentatonix sings Carol of the Bells. I was a music major in college and voice was my specialty. I’m not fond of the way most groups sing my favorite Christmas music songs. But that is definitely not the case for this …
Are you ready for the holidays and all the December food holidays that it entails? How about making up a few of these fudge recipes to have on hand for Christmas? Some of my favorites are my recipe for vegan peanut butter fudge, and the delightful boozy Baileys Irish cream fudge. But they sky is …
From Halloween through Christmas, it seems that many doors have a wreath of some sort decorating the entry. These Christmas wreath ideas are the perfect way to welcome guests to your home. The third Saturday in December is honored each year as National Wreaths Across America Day, for good reason. Many homes have festive door …
Are you looking for an idea for a great handmade (and lovingly wrapped) Christmas present? This recipe for Bailey’s Irish cream fudge is sure to please your friends. I love fudge, and I love Baileys, so what’s better than the two things on their own? Why, the two of them together of course! Make sure …
This recipe for vegan peanut butter fudge is easy to do and makes delicious fudge very quickly. It has a lovely melt in your mouth texture that anyone will love. It is perfect for your holiday celebrations. Both vegans and non-vegans will love it! Make sure to leave a plate of this peanut butter fudge out …
Nothing says Christmas more than Christmas Trees. That’s why these DIY pine cone Christmas trees are my favorite kind of project. They make use of things in the house and garden and require very little in the way of anything that needs to be bought at retail. The grand total for these three DIY pine …
These delicious Christmas stocking cookies will be the highlight of your Christmas dessert table. The meringue cookies are brimming with the flavors of cream cheese and cranberries. Plus, they are so pretty and festive. Imagine bringing out a plate of these cute little treats – they would wow any guests you have over for Christmas! …
Are you looking for an easy project to get in the holiday mood this year? These DIY clay pot candle holders are the craft for you! As a bonus, the gardeners in your life will love these Christmas candle holders. The main part of the design is made by recycling old terra-cotta pots. Candles have …
These DIY Christmas cookie ornaments do double duty. They can be made as Christmas cookies and also used to decorate your tree with a few extra steps. Since December 4 is a food holiday known as National Cookie Day, let’s make some cookies for our tree! Part craft project, part cooking adventure, these delicious decorations are …
When you open up your boxes of Christmas ornaments, do you find that many of them look ready for the trash? Looks like it’s time to renew worn out decorations with a Christmas ornament rescue. We’ve all been there. Perhaps your Christmas ornaments have rubbed together and the surface has scratched, or the ornament is …
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 …
I love entertaining during the holiday season, and this easy DIY pine cone and ever green candle bowl is the perfect addition to my holiday spread. This lovely candle bowl is simple to do and very elegant when displayed. It will make a lovely addition to any holiday table and is low enough for conversation …
This festive candy cane cream cheese spread will put your party goers in a great mood for Christmas or even Boxing day. The spread is shaped like a candy cane but won’t stay that way long! If you’re a big fan of anything and everything candy cane related, you’ll be happy to know there’s actually …
What a great cookie these twisted candy canes would be to take your traditional Christmas cookie swap! And these sweets are perfect for the December food holiday on the 26th known as National Candy Cane Day. The cookies are made from two colors of cookie dough and shaped like candy canes. Your kids will love …
Not all the Christmas recipe projects work out the way I intend them to and this cute little banana marshmallow Santa head is definite proof of that. I’m sure you’ve heard the term “Pinterest fail” before, and Christmas themed dessert is one of my most epic Pinterest fails. Join my on my journey making these …
These sweet angel cookies are as much fun to make as they are delicious and cute. The kids will really enjoy baking cookies for Christmas in the shape of angels. December 4 is one of this month’s food holidays known as National Cookie Day, so it is the perfect day to get baking. Don’t forget …
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 …
These adorable turkey cupcakes will make be the star of your Thanksgiving dessert table. They are colorful and bright and will be gobbled up in a flash! It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This means lots of turkey with gravy and stuffing and lots of fun turkey inspired desserts. But …