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 […]
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I love this funny snowman ornament craft. I think my girls would get a kick out of it. Supplies: -Clear glass ornaments, plastic would work too. -Fake snow or even shredded white paper -Cut outs of snowman parts (I used my Silhouette, but good ol’ scissors would work just fine) -A little piece of fabric […]
Here’s another fun DIY gift for packing in your Operation Christmas Child boxes. It’s a pencil streamer wand, that’s super easy and quick to make. I love that it’s two gifts in one, practical and fun. Plus, this takes up hardly any room in the box so you have plenty of room for other items. […]
This week I’m talking about a couple of mini DIY kits to include in your Operation Christmas Child boxes this year. Hold onto your mint and gum containers to pack with. What kid doesn’t love containers to put things in? Every one of my kids has always had a collection of bags or containers with […]
