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 is the time of the year when most homes have wreaths on their front doors. But before you add your Christmas themed wreath, how about this cinnamon nut wreath? October 22 is National Nut Day. Since we’ll be using nuts as a decoration on the wreath, it’s a good day to get it started. …

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. 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 gratitude, 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! The cookies are made from two colors of cookie dough and shaped like candy canes. Your kids will love to help you make (and eat) them. They are the perfect cookie to make for Baked Cookies Day this …

These white chenille pumpkins make great use of an old bedspread. The project is easy to do and the result is stunning! Are you tired of the traditional orange Halloween decor? Try this project on for size. Halloween is coming and October 31 is also Carve a Pumpkin Day. If you don’t like the mess …

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. Don’t forget to leave an angel cookie out for Santa so he can see them when he visits to drop off presents for all the …

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. See my …

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 …

These adorable peanut butter and jelly ghost sandwiches will make breakfast a spooky time this Halloween. 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 this cute Halloween recipe. Transform an ordinary sandwich into a Halloween work of …

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 …

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, because turkeys are one of the six main symbols of Thanksgiving. Having fun with food is one of the neat things …

Looking for a neat recipe to grace your Halloween party table this year?  Why not try one of these great Halloween recipes? Nothing starts a Halloween party  off better than spooky food, drink, decor and music. Any of these ideas would be perfect for your next Halloween party. They are easy to make and real …

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. This post is about the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday, but if you want to learn more about the history of the United States Thanksgiving, check out this post on the …

These mini Christmas pizzas, are made in the shape of gingerbread men, Christmas trees and other Xmas shapes!   When we  think of the holidays, cookies come to mind, but what could be more fun that pizza at Christmas time?   Use your cookie cutters to turn an ordinary pizza into a special treat. These sweet …

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 …