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. Part craft project, part cooking adventure, these delicious decorations are sure to bring a smile to your family’s faces. The only question is whether to hang them on the …

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 …

Let your holiday guests know what will be on the menu with this Thanksgiving dinner menu plaque. Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time to gather your loved ones, show your thankfulness, and make a meal from your heart that you know they will love.   This Thanksgiving dinner menu plaque is easy to put together …

What a great cookie these twisted candy canes would be to take your traditional Christmas cookie swap! Ingredients 1 box sugar cookie mix 1/2 stick butter, melted 1 egg 1/3 cup softened cream cheese 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional for surface Red food coloring 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract

These white chenille pumpkins make great use of an old bedspread. The project is easy to do and the result is stunning! There are, honestly, not many Halloween decorations that I would consider displaying in my home.  I did when my daughter was younger but those days have passed now. When I saw this lovely …

These lovely Christmas tree cookies have a mint puffy frosting tree and nonpareil and sprinkles for ornaments.  They would make a great addition to a Christmas cookie swap. They are great with milk, but for an extra special chocolate experience, serve these cookies with a glass of chocolate milk. If you like these white chocolate …

Looking for a delicious dessert to wow your Christmas guests this year? Look no further than this show-stopping candy cane cake! This festive cake is equal parts beautiful and tasty. It’s the perfect dessert to bring to a holiday party. Everyone will be glad you came and brought this sweet treat.  Candy canes are a …

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 making them with you. One of the best parts about the holiday season is making batches and batches of cookies. I love coming up with new recipes each year to tempt my family and …

These adorable little snowmen cake pops are sweetness on a stick.  The project is made from cake batter that is made into balls and threaded on a popsicle stick and then decorated. Make yourself a Snowman Cake Pop To make the project, you will need cake batter, fruit roll ups for the scarf, some popsicle …

There are countless retail Halloween costumes that you can purchase for your adult Halloween party, but why not make your own instead? With a few supplies and a bit of creativity, you can come up with something that no one else at the party will likely be wearing. Make your Own Halloween Costumes Here are …

This sweet Mason Jar snowman Glow light would look great on a mantle or coffee table.  He is made from a recycled mason jar and is just adorable. Recycling old items into new holiday decor is one of the fun parts of the holiday for me. See my alphabet block Christmas tree for another fun …

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 …

When it’s time for Halloween to roll around, it’s hard to get kids to sit still for any meal.  Turn the season to your advantage with these cute peanut butter and jelly ghost sandwiches. Your child will love this Ghost Sandwich! Transform an ordinary sandwich into a Halloween work of art that your child will …

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 great way to make something new out of something old! This fun little snowman would make a great ornament …

These little Christopher Columbus Jello Boats are a cute snack to send to your child’s school to celebrate Columbus day. Columbus Day Snack:  Christopher Columbus Sailing Ships The recipe is simple.  Just use blue jello cups, add a skewer (could even be a pretzel for more fun) and add an orange slice. Top the whole …

If you love to decorate cookies, this recipe for Marshmallow Turkey cookies is for you. They are as much fun to make as they are to eat. They make the perfect Thanksgiving sweet treat. Having fun with food is one of the neat things about the holidays. I’ve made a lot of turkeys in my …

Looking for a neat recipe to grace your Halloween party table this year?  Why not try one of these great Halloween recipes? Whip up a Fright with one of these Halloween Recipes Any of these ideas would be perfect for your next Halloween party. Are you planning a party but don’t know where to start? …

Have you ever wondered about the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday? Both the United States and Canada celebrate Thanksgiving but the traditions are rooted in very different origins. Canadian Thanksgiving origins stem from European traditions.  Long before the Europeans settled in North America, festivals of thanks and celebrations of local harvests took place all over Europe in …

What could be more fun that pizza at Christmas time?  Why, Mini Christmas pizzas, I think!  Use your cookie cutters to turn an ordinary pizza into a special treat. I found these adorable pizzas on Rhodes, and thought I would give them a go. These sweet mini pizzas are perfect for your Christmas buffet table.  …

Looking for a tasty way to celebrate Oktoberfest? Try making with these beer and cheese stuffed pretzels. Nothing says Oktoberfest like beer and pretzels. Did you know, there’s an entire day dedicated to celebrating pretzels? That’s right, there’s a day called National Pretzel Day that celebrates this treat every year! No matter which day you …