Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More

Santaland, Brownies, White Elephants, and Kwanzaa Crafts for Kids

by Marie December 21, 2011

I hope all your hustle and bustle is going well. Things are going pretty smooth at the LeBaron house. Still a few gifts to get, but hope to have it all done by Saturday, you know, just in time ;) Here are few things we have been doing this week, like visit Santa, baking brownies, [...]

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New Year’s Family Motto Board for 2012

by Jamielyn December 20, 2011

With the new year just around the corner (ah, where has 2011 gone?!)… I’ve been thinking a lot about goals for me and my family. Each year we try to think of a new motto that my family can focus on that year. The theme we decided on for 2012 is: Together we can do [...]

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Winter Snow Globe Place Cards

by Amy December 19, 2011

My girls love setting a fancy table any time of year. Holiday get-togethers are a perfect time to create some extra-special place cards, like our cute snow globes! We’re planning to use these for our winter solstice candlelight dinner, and take them to my parents’ house for Christmas Day. Want to make some snow globe [...]

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Deseret Book Wish List Giveaway

by Marie December 16, 2011

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to #110 Valerie. I’ll contact you today! Are you ready for one last giveaway before the Holiday season? Deseret Book, an M&T Sponsor, is here to gift you with a few items on your wish list, up to $100, yippee! Deseret Book is primarily a [...]

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Earth Friendly Christmas Cheer

by Sabrena December 15, 2011

With the countdown to Christmas approaching single digits tomorrow, chances are that at this point you’re not obsessing about how to make things more eco-friendly (that’s not a judgment, just an educated guess). Life has a sneaky way of trumping altruism, but there’s still time to make green choices before the Fat Man descends down [...]

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Up-Cycled Christmas Napkin Rings & Place Cards

by Little Birdies December 14, 2011

I am loving all the burlap that’s being used lately for quick and easy home decor projects! I recently made a red burlap table runner and had some burlap left over, so I used my scraps to make matching napkin rings that double as place cards for a pretty Christmas table setting. Totally quick and [...]

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Free Coloring Pages for the December Holidays

by Marie December 13, 2011

Winter break is on it’s way with just 4 more days and my kids are out of school for 2 weeks… ya, 2 weeks, people! ;) So we’re looking for fun things to do and make. If you are too, add these free coloring pages to your list. Download and print them out and they [...]

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Mission Possible with Secret Agent Josephine + a Letter Print Giveaway

by Marie December 12, 2011

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to those who entered. Congrats to #8 Linda M. Yay for fun letter prints!! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to check out the amazing new books from the crafty superstar, Secret Agent Josephine. She has come out with 3 amazing new books just for kids. [...]

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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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Creamy Peppermint Bark Tart

by Lindsey December 8, 2011

For days I’ve been dreaming of turning my favorite Christmas candy into a creamy tart. Oh…I love peppermint bark. I finished up the breakfast dishes, put a movie on for the kids, and got to work. My kids ran back and forth checking on the tart’s progress; sampling a spoonful of pudding or eating a [...]

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