Trail mixes are a fun and easy way to combine your favorite treats into one easy to eat snack. If you are having a celebration for St. Paddy’s Day, this sweet and salty Leprechaun Snack Mix is perfect for your party table. March 4 is National Snack day and since St.Patrick’s Day is right around…
Whether you are a fan of crunchy or creamy style, National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day will give you a chance to sample some of your favorite peanut butter tastes. It’s celebrated on March 1. Who doesn’t love the taste of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. This creamy and nutty concoction is a favorite food…
These adorable Bird’s Nest Cookies are ready in just minutes and are a no bake recipe that is perfect for both Easter and spring. The cookies are super easy to make and will delight your children and the young at heart. The taste is a crunchy mixture of chocolate, peanut butter and chow mein noodles with three…
February 20 is National Cherry Pie Day. If you love the taste of rich cherry pie, you are in for a treat today! This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you if you purchase through an affiliate link. What is so special about Cherry Pie? We’ve…
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, and the kids are not delightful! Looking for something to help your kids calm down and relax when they are cooped up indoors because of the cold weather outside? Try this Winter Snowflake Calm Down Jar. This relaxing project is as easy to make as they come. In a…
Valentine’s Day is such a special day for children. They love to share treats with their friends and special crushes. These Tootsie Pop Flower Valentines are a special way to show their friend how much they care, and they are also a lot of fun to make. These Valentine’s Day Candy Flowers do double duty.…
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. Readers of…
January 6 is National Shortbread Day. Shortbread is a national Scottish dessert cookie that is made with 3 parts flour, 2 parts of butter and one part of sugar. Shortbread cookies have a rich and tasty and a melt in your mouth texture that is just delightful. It is quite common to find shortbread cookies…
It’s time to learn a bit about National Spaghetti Day. This tasty food holiday is celebrated yearly on January 4. Time to cook up a batch of your favorite spaghetti sauce! We have likely all indulged in plenty of food days in December but January not only brings the New Year, but it also brings…
This list of lucky New Year foods will start your year off in a tasty way that is meant to bring luck and opportunity to your New Year. Do you have a favorite food that you eat on New Year’s day? For many of us in the USA, there are one or two foods that…
One of my favorite things to do in the holiday season, when my daughter was little, was to make Christmas crafts and let her take part in the process. These little DIY bottle cap snowmen ornaments are very easy to make and the kids will really enjoy helping you put them together. I love making home…
This Christmas Ornament Door Hanger is made from reclaimed wood, chicken wire and some Dollar Store ornaments. It makes a nice change from the traditional Christmas wreath. My husband and I changed the front door to our home last year. Instead of a solid door, we now have an oval shaped glass panel in it.…
For the ultimate in Holiday gift wrapping, look no further than these 23 creative Christmas gift wrap ideas. From recycled paper to using items from your garden, these ideas will add a special touch to your presents this year. I love wrapping Christmas gifts almost as much as I do receiving them! I find it…
The holidays are such a lot of fun. Everyone seems to be in the festive mood and fun. Christmas quotes and graphics are really great way to share the holidays with loved ones. Christmas printables and graphic are a great idea to use as holiday greeting cards, inserts in gift baskets and for using in Christmas crafts. Enjoy…
Imagine how cute this Christmas Tree would be in an nursery or child’s playroom? The alphabet block Christmas tree uses child’s toys, building blocks and some small holiday odds and ends. One of my favorite types of DIY projects are those that recycle old items into something new and decorative for the home. See my…
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. Did you know that December 12 in National Gingerbread house Day? What better way to celebrate that to make a house for the Holidays. (For…
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. December 1st is National Mistletoe Day. Since the plant is a symbol of Christmas and, for many, the Christmas season starts on this day, lets find out…
These printable Christmas gift tags are the perfect way to send just the right message to your gift recipients. Each of these holiday labels has a different Christmas message on it. One will be just perfect for your friend or family member. I can’t believe how quickly Christmas is heading our way this year. It…
This DIY peppermint candle will add a festive looks and aroma to any table. You won’t believe how easy (and fun) this holiday decor project is to make! Grab a bag of peppermints and let’s get started on this fun Christmas project.. T’was the night before Christmas, when all though the house, we had candles with…
These adorable Turkey Cookie place card holders will do double duty at the Thanksgiving table by showing the kids where they should sit. Imagine how delighted to see their names poking out of one of these cute little guys? November 2 is National Cookie Monster’s Day. These cute turkey cookies are something that he would drool…
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. Recycling old items into new holiday decor is one of the…
Did you know that December 12 is National Gingerbread House Day? Making Gingerbread houses has always been one of my favorite Christmas memories. My daughter and I would make one each year and it was always one of the highlights of the Christmas season. There are almost 2000 National Days in the year. This is…
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and dessert is a big part of the celebration. The kids will love these candy corn turkey cupcakes and you can let them join you in making them. Since November 4 is National Candy day, today is the perfect way to make these fun cupcakes. These adorable little Thanksgiving…
October 26 is National Pumpkin Day. What perfect way to celebrate than to make these adorable mini pumpkin planters for my succulents. I love succulents. They are easy to grow, perfect for a beginning gardener and so pretty to look at. I have done a variation of this project in larger form on my gardening…
There are all sorts of Halloween inspired cocktails out there but using bugs in ice cubes turn any drink into a scary concoction. These spider ice cubes are simple to make and so effective at setting a mood at your Halloween party. If you enjoy making and drinking cocktails, be sure to check out National…
How adorable is this Thanksgiving DIY cookie train? This delightful holiday centerpiece will delight both the youngsters and the young at heart. This Thanksgiving train will have your child “toot tooting” all through Thanksgiving day! The project is not only fun to make, it’s a great dessert idea too. For another fun Thanksgiving dessert idea, check out…
