I may have gone a bit overboard with trying Chex mix varieties this year, making original apple pie, caramel corn, and cranberry-orange mixes! I created so many different varieties (ahem, besides the fact that eating them makes my heart and my stomach happy!) that I had a vision for this fun DIY cookie tin divider. Filling…
We made these marshmallow shooters for my younger step-brothers a few years ago, and they were a hit. Rather than just giving them the guns and some marshmallows (or pompoms for indoor play), we also include paint and foam brushes so that they could camouflage them as well. That year, as the rest of us…
Isn't this felt coffee cozy so much fun? And the best part is you can customize it with any shape or design -- white snowflakes, a Christmas tree, an apple for a teacher, embroidered names, etc. It's also a really easy project. While I like the look of the hand-sewn edges, they don't need to…
I've always wanted to make homemade soap, but I'm intimidated by the directions for making soap from scratch because it involves lye and comes with all kinds of safety warnings. I'm a little too scattered in the kitchen -- with kids running in and out and multiple projects going at once -- to trust myself…
The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: Keep Cozy with a DIY Fleece Scarf with Pockets I'm a California girl, born and raised, who now lives in a much different climate. Growing up, just about the only time we wore scarves was as a "costume" for our Winter Concert in…
I love a good cup of coffee, and this basket is fun to put together for the coffee lovers in your life! For a great centerpiece, start with your favorite coffee and two plain mugs (I got the ones in the picture at Walmart for $1.25 each because I couldn't find any at the dollar…
Shaina from Food for My Family recently came for a visit to hang out and take family photos for us. Among the many fun things she brought with her were a pack of cardboard mustaches, glasses, and lips to use as photo props. The girls were so excited to play with these, and I decided…
The handprint calendar is one of our most popular projects, and it is one of my favorites! It's really a lot of fun to watch handprints transform into animals, characters, and symbols, and my girls have always loved the feel of the paint on their hands. This year I've added a few new handprints --…
If my More Than a S'more board on Pinterest is any indication, I may have a slight obsession with s'mores. I mean, what's not to like about toasted marshmallows and melted chocolate? Share the goodness with this ready-to-go s'more kit. Admittedly, it's not fancy (but it did turn out cute!), just some packaged chocolate and…
I love sending Christmas postcards rather than regular cards because the postage is less expensive and it saves me the extra step of stuffing and sealing envelopes! This "partridge in a pear tree" design is my favorite, so this year I made a printable postcard to go with the gift tags and appreciation tags from…