Holidays

Glittered Craft Stick Star of David

by Amanda December 9, 2011

Looking for a fun project to make with your kids this Hanukkah? Here’s a sparkly Star of David made from craft sticks, yarn and glitter they will love to create and display! All dressed up in shiny blue and white, this pretty ornament is perfect for your front door. Supplies you will need for this [...]

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Glitter CD Snowman

by Amanda December 5, 2011

Kids love glitter (heck, so do adults!), and recycling is always a great way to create kid’s crafts, So why not try this cute glittery snowman made from a recycled CD. This would make a perfect ornament too by adding a ribbon hanger or gluing a magnet to the back and hang on the fridge! [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Christmas Ornaments

by Marie December 3, 2011

Today I’m featuring some fabulous ornaments showcased over at the M&T Spotlight. Here are 6 festive tree ornaments that are sure to brighten up your tree! **Next week I’ll be featuring Holiday Treats, so share your goodies and link up to Spotlight. Felt Peppermint Candy Ornament Paper Hourglass Ornament Melted Snowman Ornament Quilted Tree Ornament [...]

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My Favorite Christmas Traditions

by Mariel December 1, 2011

It used to be that every Christmas, we spent more time away from home, than at home. The minute we were done opening presents, we rushed off to visit family. Soon enough, we were off to visit even more family. Finally, at the end of the day, we would come home, crash, moan about how [...]

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Countdown to Christmas with this Printable Advent Calendar

by Marie November 28, 2011

I’ve got the fabulously talented Juliann Law of PB J&J here, with a Free Printable for the holiday season. It’s time to count down the holidays and we’re sharing a fun Christmas Countdown, a puzzle for the kids to create. You could hang it on your fridge, add it to a frame on the fireplace [...]

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Bringing in Holiday Cheer with Decorating and Traditions

by Marie November 25, 2011

It’s that time of year… the holidays are here! The turkey has been cooked, eaten, and made into leftovers for sandwiches. It’s now time to start spreading the holiday cheer. And what better way to do it than decorating the house with all the festive frills and flare. In our family, we celebrate Christmas and [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving 2011

by Marie November 24, 2011

Another Thanksgiving is upon us, a time to reflect on all the things we’re thankful for. Here’s my little list of being thankful. What are you thankful for today? my husband, Jordan, even with his crazy Movember moustache my kids and their sweetness, creativity, and energy my blog, I’m thankful to all you readers who [...]

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Saving the Planet one Turkey Sandwich at a Time

by Sabrena November 17, 2011

Thanksgiving is just a week away. And while the holidays often seem choc full of consumerism and wastefulness, Turkey Day is one holiday with plenty of easy and accessible ways to Go Green. I know it sounds crazy – the gluttony, the consumption (oh my the consumption!); but the traditional Thanksgiving meal is in itself [...]

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Celebration Chalkboard Count Down

by Jamielyn November 10, 2011

I don’t know about your family, but holidays are a BIG deal at our house! We LOVE the holidays! I thought it would be fun to create a little countdown chalk board to remember all of life’s important events! I had made some Christmas Countdown blocks last year… but I wanted to create something I [...]

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Fingerprint Turkey Napkin Rings

by Amanda November 3, 2011

Need a fun project for Thanksgiving? These adorable little turkey napkin rings are made using your child’s fingerprints! Personalize each one and they’ll double as place cards too. These will look adorable on your holiday table! Supplies you will need: Card stock Acrylic paints in fall colors plus black and white Small paintbrush Toothpick Scissors [...]

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