In the midst of busy Christmas preparations, it can be easy to lose sight of how truly blessed we are. And let's face it -- if you're reading this on a home computer or smart phone, you are blessed. The reality is that billions of people worldwide can barely put food on the table while…
I love to make "barks" -- chocolate barks, almond barks, vanilla barks, etc. -- not only because they're different than traditional cookies and candy but also because the variations are practically limitless, and they have a little crunch to them, which makes them just about perfect in my book. This cranberry crunch bark from Pampered…
The following post is from Kat of Inspired To Action: Small children have a lot of information to process everyday, and it’s our job as moms to help them filter through to the important things. So, in our home, we have “catch phrases," songs and signals to help them remember and follow many of our…
Looking for an inexpensive, reusable accessory for your Christmas presents? These DIY felt bows are so simple to make and can be used again and again! And really, once you know how to make a bow, you could make it out of any material...magazine pages, scrapbook paper, burlap, etc. Supplies: felt fabric glue scissors Directions:…
When I first planned to make these colorful stencil cards, I was not thinking about how very tedious it is to outline and color in 10-15 letters per card, not to mention trying to get them all aligned just perfectly, etc. Because my goal for this series is to provide realistic, doable DIY projects, I…
Chocolate is known worldwide. It is thought the Mayans made the first hot chocolate drink over 2000 years ago. The Aztecs had a hot chocolate vision that was bitter and spicy with chilies. The Spanish version replaces the chilies with black pepper. Explorers brought cocoa to Europe, where it became popular. At first, hot cocoa…
If I could only choose one tradition or one cookie to bake, this would be it! You see, for the longest time, I had this vague memory of delicious candy cane cookies that my mom used to make when I was little. I could almost taste the cookies, but I couldn't find the recipe. A…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: 8 Reasons I Avoid Going Shopping Foregoing shopping appeals to both my frugal and my green sensibilities. One of the biggest changes I have made over the past 4 years of my frugally green journey is that I don’t shop recreationally anymore. In my previous lifestyle,…
When I came across these DIY scrabble ornaments, I knew right away that I'd be making them this year! You see, every year, we give our girls a special ornament to add to their collection. These are packed away in individual tins after Christmas so that they have their very own ornaments to put…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: Get organized and keep track of your stuff with these fun labels in a variety of designs. Whether you're looking for a generic "property of" label or specifically for book labels, we've got you covered. These print on Avery Mailing Label 8163 (or…