As the holiday shopping days are dwindling down, I am realizing how little shopping I have done, and now I have to get it all done at the last minute. I have been hopping from one online retailer to another in a shopping frenzy. All of this online activity got me thinking about tips I…
Easy Christmas Cookie Cake Bars
Holiday baking is a tradition in our house. In fact, my kids ask me nearly every day if we can do some baking. But when it comes to the holidays, I know that time is short. There are lots of things going on and you can’t really spend a lot of time baking up a…
Gingerbread Loaf Recipe
If you are anything like me, you associate the smell and taste of gingerbread with the holidays. Baking up a batch of gingerbread cookies is a tradition in our house. This year, we decided to switch things up a bit and make a loaf of gingerbread with vanilla icing. This is so yummy and makes…
Easy Christmas Crafts for Tweens
Are you looking for a non-digital way to entertain your tweens over winter break? It is possible to pry them off of their devices and get them interested in some holiday crafting. Homemade Christmas decorations and gifts are a great idea for kids of any age. These Easy Christmas Crafts for Tweens can be made…
Memorable Christmas Activities for Kids
Come Christmas it’s easy to get caught up in the shopping hype. This year, think past the typical and plan an original, well thought out holiday. Your kids are obviously going to ask for toys and whatever popular craze is flooding advertisements. But you can steer the holiday into being about more than just gifts….
Homemade Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make
Christmas is fast approaching and one of the ways you can reduce the stress of Christmas shopping is to let the children get involved in homemade gift giving. The idea of homemade gift giving can take the stress out of shopping for gifts from the kids and also give the kids projects that are fun…
Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Teen Girls
It is easy to feel like no matter what you buy for your teen girl, it won’t be quite right. Teen girls are notorious for being picky and changing their minds. Plus, trends change so quickly it is hard to know what is in. This guide will help you choose Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Teen…
Snowman Pretzel Mason Jars
There are so many people in your life that you want to show some appreciation to at holiday time. Maybe you don’t have the budget to get them all a fancy gift, but you want to give them something to show that you care. These Snowman Pretzel Mason Jars make the perfect small, thoughtful gift….
Pinecone Snowman Craft
With the weather becoming colder and colder, I am getting more in the mood for some winter crafts. My kids and I have been having a lot of fun making various winter crafts such as Winter Shaving Cream Paint, but this cute snowman, might just be my favorite. This pinecone snowman craft is easy to…
Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
Is there anything that smells better than cinnamon rolls baking in an oven? That smell just permeates the house and soon everyone is running to the kitchen to get one. Today I’m going to show you how to take your traditional cinnamon rolls up a notch, and make a quick Christmas morning breakfast. The key…