Deep down, we are all creative people who can create beautiful arrangements, taking us out of anonymity and attracting the attention of the special ones in our lives. Think you don't have the artistic skills to create a spectacular wood flower corsage? Then think again. Wood flowers are easy to shape, durable, and inexpensive. And…
Yarn dolls are a great gift to make with your kids for their friends or as a service project, or they can be used as a fun stocking stuffer. These remind me of a simpler time when toys didn't flash and beep to entertain, and I love them for their simplicity. They're also very inexpensive…
The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: 101 Days of Christmas: Hand-Painted Glass or Ceramic Gifts Hand-painting plain glass or ceramic dishes is a great way to make an inexpensive holiday gift! It's not difficult to find glass or ceramic items to add your special touch. This season, the dollar…
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: At Christmas time I am always looking for ways to connect with my kids while also having them help me with gifts for family members and friends. One simple way to get kids involved with gift-giving is to have them help create special homemade gift wrap.…
This scented playdough is a great stocking stuffer, and my girls have already asked me to make them some for their stockings...even though they've been playing with this batch already. Homemade playdough is also surprisingly easy to make, and the addition of kid-safe essential oils offers not just a fun experience for their senses. Still, it…
Our master closet has been a nursery for as long as we've lived in this house (even though Jackson has never actually slept in there!), and we have two large Ikea wardrobes in our bedroom instead. The one downside of these wardrobes is that they often leave our clothes smelling stale. I'm not sure what…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: Printable candy bar wrappers {101 Days of Christmas} Here's a gift idea that's cute, easy, and fun! These printable Christmas candy bar wrappers are also inexpensive, so you could make a whole basket full to share with friends, family, teachers, neighbors, etc.,…
Handwritten printable gift tags Growing up, we always bought packs of colorful, illustrated "Santa" tags for $1-2, but I love that the internet makes it so easy to find pretty, trendy tags that match your style without the designer price of some of the high-end brands in the store. I'm excited to use these "handwritten"…
Reed diffusers are another way to embrace the scents of Christmas throughout the holiday season. While the scent from the diffusers won't be as strong as a room spray or electronic diffusers, these will add a light scent to the air, especially when used in a smaller room. The options for scent combinations are virtually…
Hot cocoa in a jar I haven't been able to stop thinking about this idea of hot cocoa in a jar since I made meringue angel kisses a few weeks ago, and sure enough, these little jars turned out just like store-bought individual hot chocolate packets...except so much cuter! To start, I modified the Alton Brown hot…