Have you tried Do-a-Dot paints? With a barrel full of paint and a sponge tip applicator, these offer the fun of painting with the convenience of markers! It's been a while since we've had Do-a-Dot markers in the house, and the girls were so excited when I got a new set for this project. The…
I'm so glad that Christina, one of Plant Therapy's staff aromatherapists and resident bloggers, agreed to share this recipe with us because it's not one that I would have come up on my own! This bath powder is luxurious and smooth, perfect for the woman who needs just a little bit of pampering in the midst of…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Glad & M&M’S®. All opinions are 100% mine. Yesterday I shared an easy "layered' brownie recipe with you from the back of the Glad holiday containers package, but Glad & M&M'S also asked me to come up with my own holiday recipe. I knew…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Glad & M&M’S®. All opinions are 100% mine. I love holiday baking and probably spend more time in the kitchen during the holidays (even outside of this crazy 101 Days of Christmas series!) than the rest of the year combined! But packaging up those treats…
I think Starbucks gift cards make the perfect gift for a coffee lover (assuming they're a Starbucks fan!), but these gift card envelopes are perfect no matter which one is your favorite coffee shop. Just print and cut along the outside line of each template. Use a hobby knife to cut along the short line on…
Friends of ours gave me a tin of this popcorn at our end-of-the-year celebration for our homeschool group, and I sent her a message just as soon as I took my first bite because it's that good! I wouldn't even call myself a caramel popcorn fan, but I seriously could not stop eating this stuff. It…
Looking for a "healthier" Christmas cookie that doesn't sacrifice taste in the process? This is the one! Made with white whole wheat flour, old-fashioned oats and coconut sugar, these oatmeal cookies meet my criteria for perfect oatmeal cookies -- slightly crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. With toasted pecans and dark chocolate, they're…
I don't know about your kids, but mine tend to get keyed up during the holidays...and that's even without the sugar! This kid-safe linen spray that Christina at Plant Therapy shared is perfect for helping your littles one calm down at bedtime throughout the holiday season. Supplies: vodka or witch hazel water Plant Therapy's Kid Safe…
We discovered Jill Hardie's The Sparkle Box a couple of years ago, but last year was the first year that we really made it a big part of our holiday celebration. It's one we all really enjoyed, though, and I'm excited to be doing it again this year. The book tells the story of a little boy and his…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: One of my goals for the Christmas season is to set aside more time for craft projects. Some days' schedules naturally allow for that more than others. For those days when things get busy, I love having a quick and easy craft…