If you haven’t started your Advent calendar yet, it’s not too late! Run to the craft store and get your kids to help you put together a fun DIY advent calendar. I rounded up some calendars that are not only cute but completely doable. If you don’t have the supplies, you can either order them […]
Yes, your home can feel magical without overspending! You don’t need to buy into the “more is more” mentality and you don’t need a big budget to make your home feel warm, festive, and full of holiday cheer. With a little creativity (and maybe a few things you already own), you can transform your space into […]
The holiday season is magical but to be honest the big meals can be absolute chaos. Between events, travel, cleaning, and last-minute errands, the pressure to produce a fabulous meal can drain the joy out of your day. That’s where make ahead dishes come in. If you can prepare the big stuff ahead of time […]
Every year I plan to get more organized on our Christmas gifts and making sure I don’t forget anyone, or worse over buy for one kid and really miss the mark on others. With 5 kids, the evenly buying for kids is probably my biggest ongoing struggle… I decided it was time to get super organized […]
I’ve been posting DIY Christmas ideas for years, so this year I decided to give you a “best of” DIY Christmas. Some of these are ideas I’ve developed on my own; others are not my ideas but ones we’ve enjoyed. This list runs the gamut of decorations to gifts to craft projects, so it should […]
Everyone knows kids LOVE receiving Christmas gifts and look forward to it all year long. But I think sometimes we overlook the fact that kids love GIVING gifts as well! Making gifts is a fantastic option for kids. Not only is it usually more frugal than buying, but they’ll be using their minds, hands and […]
While in my mind Christmas is filled with sitting around a fire and drinking hot chocolate by the Christmas tree, it’s actually crazy busy. It is full of Christmas cards, presents, family gatherings, and lots of fun traditions. It’s all fun and games until you realize how much work it all takes! To help keep […]
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It’s that time of year again! Time to pack our Operation Christmas Child boxes. This is a favorite activity for all my girls and an easy way to get the entire family to think about giving and serving others. Boxes are super easy to put together and with deals you can put together even more!! If […]
