From the category archives:

Holidays

Lighting the Kinara for Kwanzaa

by Marie

Guest Post by Renee of Cutie Booty Cakes
The first time I was introduced to Kwanzaa I was in high school and watched an African dance troupe perform and symbolically light the seven candles on the kinara – 3 red for the struggle, 3 green for hope and the future, and the black candle in the [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Nativities

by Marie

Christmas is a time for giving, decorating, baking, and celebrating. For many, Christmas is a time to reflect on the birth of Jesus. Here’s a few activities and crafts I’ve gathered from around the web that are showcasing the Nativity and Jesus’s birth.

Nativity Play Download by Make and Takes
Christ-Centered Traditions by The Mother Huddle
God is [...]

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Christmas Pancakes: Santa and Rudolph

by Heather

Whenever Saturday morning rolls around, I always have an urge to slow down, watch cartoons and eat a sweet breakfast of pancakes, waffles, or french toast! I have fond memories of Saturday morning pancakes, (my parents made pancakes for us in the shape of our initials, or Mickey mouse), and I want to make sure [...]

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Decorate with Festive Gumdrop Trees

by Marie

We’re decorating our house for Christmas with these fun candy gumdrop cones. They’re a perfect festive craft for the Holidays. You just need a few candy gumdrops, toothpicks, and a styrofoam cone or ball. But try not to eat too many candies as you craft, save some for the tree!
Supplies for Gumdrop Trees:

styrofoam cone [...]

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Holiday Goodies Filling Our Tummies

by Marie

We’ve been busy in the kitchen making some yummy Holiday treats. Here’s a few of the delicious goodies filling our tummies, making for a true Holiday season!
Christmas Sweet Bread Wreath – fun for the kids to decorate

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Frozen Cookie Logs – great for neighbor gifts
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Pamela’s Toffee – THE best ever!
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Chocolate Dipped Candy Canes – Perfect for [...]

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Sufganiyot: Israeli Jelly Filled Donuts

by Marie

Guest Post by Ciaran from Momfluential

Latkes (aka potato pancakes) may be the first food that comes to mind when people say Hanukkah, but these are not the only Hanukkah delicacy out there. The tradition is to eat foods fried in oil and these can be savory or sweet, as long as they are fried. [...]

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Simple Holiday Potpourri

by Little Birdies

Here is a simple (and inexpensive) gift that is sure to warm the homes of anyone that is lucky enough to receive it.

Just take the ingredients above and add a few more items and you have yourself sweet smelling holiday potpourri.
First, gather up the following:
One large apple
One large orange
One large lemon
3 cinnamon sticks
6 or 7 [...]

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Crafts to Celebrate Chanukah

by Marie

Chanukah (or Hanukkah) is coming up this week, starting at sundown on December 11th. To help celebrate this special Jewish Holiday, I’m featuring some fun and fabulous crafts from Sara of Creative Jewish Mom. Have fun learning about and celebrating Chanukah.
Popsicle Stick Menorah and Dreidel
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Chanukah Dreidel Straws
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Felt Wall Hanging

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Festive Bunting for Chanukah

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Weekend Make and Takes: Christmas

by Marie

Here’s a few fun crafts I’ve found to help celebrate Christmas. With only 20 days left until Christmas, you better get crafting!

Felted Christmas Trees by Purl Bee (pictured above)
Eco Christmas Gift Wrap by Zakka Life
Snowmen Ornaments by Simply Handmade
Reindeer Cookies for Gifts by Mom it Forward
Christmas Storytime by No Time for Flash Cards
Fun Downloadable Christmas [...]

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