Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Thumbprint Cards

by Marie November 29, 2011

These cute little cards are perfect for the holidays. You can gift these to friends or create 8 little reindeer to display on your mantle for a fun decoration. And it’s a great activity for kids, they’ll love to stamp their thumbs! Supplies for Reindeer Thumbprint Cards: cardstock paper brown stamping ink brown pipe cleaner [...]

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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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Moustaches for Good

by Jordan November 27, 2011

As some of you may already be aware, it’s that time of year again… Movember. I’ve joined the growing club of gentlemen who believe in the virtues of fine moustachery and have grown a moustache during the month of November for charity. Last year, over 450,000 individuals worldwide joined the Movember Foundation’s cause and raised [...]

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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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Oatmeal Pistachio Cranberry Cookies

by Two Peas November 23, 2011

I know Thanksgiving is tomorrow, but I am already excited about Christmas. I love Christmas music, trimming the tree, holiday parties, and all of the other festivities, but the best part is the holiday baking. I go cookie crazy! I am kicking off the holiday season with these Oatmeal Pistachio Cranberry Cookies. These cookies are [...]

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Creating Yarn Art with a Festive Holiday Scene

by Marie November 22, 2011

I’m a big fan of yarn, big. The funny thing is, I don’t knit or crochet. I know, crazy. Although I really want to learn. But in the meantime, I LOVE using yarn for kids crafts, the uses are endless. Pasta necklaces, spiders, angry birds, see…endless. I’ve teamed up with Lion Brand Yarn to share [...]

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Printable Busy Bingo Game the Kids Will Love

by Amy November 21, 2011

I’m pretty sure that between dinner and dessert on Thanksgiving, the kids are going to want to do something. Joining the adult conversations is not always so interesting to the kiddos, right? I’m planning to bring a little bag of goodies for all the kiddos to play with: a deck of cards for playing Go [...]

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Designer Jewelry from Jewelmint + Giveaway

by Marie November 18, 2011

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to #90 Dina. Have fun with your new designer jewelry! I’m happy to share this fun hip shopping site, Jewelmint, an M&T sponsor. I love everything about it, not to mention one of the founders is one of my favorite actresses, Kate Bosworth. Let’s [...]

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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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