Mmm, this recipe combines two of my favorite holiday drinks -- hot chocolate and egg nog -- into one rich and creamy indulgence! You could definitely use store-bought egg nog instead, but I don't think anything compares to my friend Barb's recipe last year for Egg Nog Hot Chocolate. On the other hand, if I'm…
This treat combines two of my very favorites -- classic Muddy Buddies (often called Puppy Chow) and the very best holiday flavor combination: peppermint and chocolate -- in a delicious treat that's perfect for your next holiday get-together, packing in treat bags as gifts or just snacking on at home! And the best part? Muddy…
As part of this year's 101 Days of Christmas series, I'm sharing a roundup with more ideas from around the blogosphere each Sunday, such as these DIY Christmas Wreaths! These hanging pinecones that my mom made for her front door a couple of years ago are one of my favorite projects ever (and based on…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: 6 Eco-Friendly Heating Tips for the Winter The days are getting cooler, and it won't be long before these beautiful fall days turn into winter. If you haven't already, you'll probably be turning on your heat soon, and your furnace will be firing up for the first…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: 101 Days of Christmas: Printable Photo Ornaments One of our Christmas traditions is making Christmas ornaments. It's so fun to look back each year and appreciate the previous years' handmade ornaments. These printable photo ornaments will help you make personalized ornaments with…
It's no secret that I love peppermint treats during the holidays, and this candy cane cookie mix makes a festive and tasty gift in a jar! Layer a few simple ingredients and add this printable cookie tag to share a little bit of holiday cheer. Those to who you gift these candy cane cookies in…
As part of this year's 101 Days of Christmas series, I'm sharing a roundup of free printables for kids with more ideas from around the blogosphere each Sunday! Looking for some inexpensive (i.e., free) Christmas activities for your kids this holiday season? Look no further! I was so excited to find all these great free…
I really love etched glass projects because they're relatively simple to do (especially with the Silhouette) but turn out so beautifully. So when I spotted a frosted candle jar like this at the store, my first thought was, "I could do that!" and I set out to try creating an etched mason jar candle. If…
The following post is from Krystal of Krystal Griffin Photography: 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Professional Portraits Fall is in full swing, so it’s the season for family portraits. It’s exciting to think of the beautiful new pictures your family will display and share. But how do you make the most of…
The following guest post is from Haley of Carrots for Michaelmas: From Picture Books to Chapter Books: Transitioning Read Alouds I couldn’t wait for the day when our firstborn was ready to enjoy some of my most beloved books. I daydreamed about snuggling up at bedtime reading The Chronicles of Narnia while my little one…