It’s that time of year again! Time to pack our Operation Christmas Child boxes. This is a favorite activity for all my girls and an easy way to get the entire family to think about giving and serving others. Boxes are super easy to put together and with deals you can put together even more!! If […]
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 […]
I love heading to Lowe’s or Home Depot and hitting their bin of extra tree clippings! Most have them right outside their tree areas and you are welcome to “dive” in and take what you would like! We use their extra tree clippings to decorate with around the house and make everything smell like Christmas. Have […]
This Organic Hot Chocolate recipe is an awesome gift for any organic folks who love a sweet treat! This is the basic recipe, but make a larger batch, split it up into mason jars and tie a bow around it. Organic Hot Chocolate Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup organic raw cacao (or cocoa) powder 3/4 cup organic […]