These whimsical real candy cane ornaments are so much fun to make! They don't have to be ornaments, though. You could also make monograms and tie them to gifts or leave off the string and simply give them as Christmas treats to eat. The candy canes will be pretty warm when they come out of…
Window banners are among my favorite decorations for any occasion because they add such a festive feel to our home and are not expensive or difficult to make. From these Truth in the Tinsel ornaments and our 12 Days of Christmas to banners for birthdays and Valentine's Day, we often hang banners in our windows,…
Happy Thanksgiving! It's a holiday, but the countdown must go on, and today's project is a fun printable for your family: First, a confession: We don't really "do" Santa at our house. He's a fun character, but we tend to treat him like Minnie Mouse or Dora or any number of other characters -- fun…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: How to Have a Simple Christmas Most of us have probably started to think about Christmas already. Every year I feel like I should wait until after Thanksgiving to start thinking and planning for Christmas, but then it's almost too late, and I don't have the…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: Holiday Sewing Cards Sewing cards are a timeless activity that keeps little hands busy. They're also fantastic for developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination! These printable sewing cards are perfect for the holidays and can be used in several ways, depending…
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! Gifts in a Jar {Roundup} Gifts in a jar are such a classic Christmas gift! Not only does a jar offer unique packaging for almost any gift, but giving someone an unbaked…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: 101 Days of Christmas: Rosemary Honey Pecan Pie Tarts These mini pecan pie tarts are kissed with fresh rosemary and made with pure honey for a fun little twist on this classic holiday treat. I have a pecan pie lover in…
The following post is from Krystal of Krystal Griffin Photography: How Angles Can Make Your Photos More Interesting Sometimes the simplest changes make the biggest impact. In photography, the angle you are shooting from or holding the camera can be one of those simple changes. A small tweak can hide something unsightly, draw the eye…
I shared the girls' birth stories earlier this fall as part of Baby Week, and as promised, here's Jackson's: Jackson's Birth Story {On Prodomal Labor & Castor Oil} I spent most of this pregnancy worried that Jackson was not in the correct position for labor and wouldn't turn in time. I'm not sure why that…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: The BEST Way to Freeze Food in Glass Jars I shared what turned out to be a pretty popular post a few years back about how to freeze in glass jars, and I have felt kind of guilty about it the past year. It felt really…