At this time of year, we often talk about celebrating Christmas, but celebrating Advent is even more meaningful to our family. In a sense, Advent is a countdown to Christmas, but it also gives you time and space to prepare for Christmas and remember what we’re really celebrating. Here are 5 easy ways to celebrate […]
If you’re looking for some last-minute decorations on the cheap (or free), check out some free Christmas printables I found abound the internet. If hanging them on the wall with nails is too much of a seasonal commitment for you, switch out a couple of your old pictures for these printables and keep the old […]
Many of us still have a lot of Christmas shopping to do, but it’s about time to start wrapping gifts. You can always use store bought wrapping paper, but these DIY Christmas gift wrap ideas are super fun and add an extra special touch to your presents to make them more personal and festive. Another […]
This DIY project is one for all ages! In less than an hour you can make a set of Yard Yahtzee with these simple instructions. Go as simple as you like or decorate them up a bit, anyway you make the set it is going to be a ton of fun to play with! Materials […]
Do you have a stack of Christmas cards that you don’t know what to do with? Or, maybe you have a ton of Christmas cards from years passed. Instead of tossing them or letting them pile up in the Christmas decorations box, get creative and put them to good use! Whether you want to save […]
If you’re looking for a cute name cards for Christmas dinner, here are some adorable angel place holders. All you really need are white paper plates, scissors and a glue stick. Martha Stewart gives the full tutorial on her blog. These are just the decoration you need for a little extra decoration on the table […]
Advent calendars are a fun way to count down the days until Christmas and enjoy a tradition as a family. But this year, save some money and let the kids have a blast being creative with this super simple DIY Lego Advent Calendar! DIY Lego Advent Calendar Rather than spending $20+ to buy an advent […]
If you’ve been around for a while, you know that one of my huge passions is Operation Christmas Child. Our family works together to pack boxes every year and we’ve helped with collecting boxes as well as working at the OCC warehouse. One year, I even got to go to Haiti to deliver boxes in […]
Mason jars are inexpensive and are great for creative gifts! For these gifts, just grab small gifts (you can usually find tons of things at the dollar store) and fill a mason jar with those treats that match your recipients’ personalities. The opportunities are endless! Gifts in a Mason Jar Ideas: Everything in a Jar […]
