Check out these helpful tips on How To Choose the Perfect Christmas Tree. The most wonderful time of the year is finally here! Have you "decked the halls" for Christmas at your home yet? Today, I am going to focus on that wonderful yearly tradition that for some can be overwhelming and others, a piece a cake. Yes, my friend, we are talking about How To Choose the Perfect Christmas ...
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Creative {and easy} Cranberry Centerpieces
Thanksgiving is almost here. Are you making preparations for the big feast? There is so much work involved into planning this wonderful dinner but it is all worth it. Spending quality time with family and friends is what it is all about, something to truly be thankful for. I am here today to help you check off one of the items on your Thanksgiving “to-do” list. Oh yeah, these are also perfect to ...
Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Can you believe it! I love this time of year. The holiday excitement is in the air. Thanksgiving is such a special family time. The wonderful food, the fabulous family time and the beautiful fall decorations all contribute into a day when we can truly give thanks for all that we have. Do you host Thanksgiving at your home? If so, have you thought of what ...
Make Your Own Halloween Treat Jars
I love the idea of recycling jars for other purposes. Halloween is right around the corner, so I thought it would be cute to make these fun Halloween Treat Jars. They make perfect little gifts for family and friends. Creating them is super simple and requires very little craftiness! It's the perfect craft to make with kids too. Give them some paint, and let them paint the faces of the ghosts and ...
20+ Awesome Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Fall is such a fun family time! Pumpkin picking, hay rides, apple picking, the list goes on and on. Have you picked out your pumpkins yet? It isn't fall without a pumpkin or two (or three) gracing your front porch. We grow a LOT of pumpkins here on our farm, about 35 acres to be exact! I love all the different shapes and sizes. But I have to admit, this farm girl is a horrible pumpkin carver. ...
Festive Flower Pumpkins
Can you believe it is almost October already? My, how time flies. Weren't we just celebrating Memorial Day??!! Now that we have put summer behind us, let's focus our attention on fall decorating. Have you decorated your home yet? It isn't fall without a pumpkin or two (or three) gracing your front porch. We grow a LOT of pumpkins here on our farm, about 35 acres to be exact! I love all the ...
Disney Bleach-Dyed Shirts to Rock Your #DisneySide
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for details.Looking for a fun and easy way to rock your #DisneySide? These Disney bleach-dyed shirts are inexpensive and easy to make. My Disney apparel and merchandise is something near and dear to my heart. Here are a few inexpensive Disney shirts I created simply by using bleach, a cotton swab and some buttons for ...
Do It Yourself Chalkboard Spice Jars
Last year, I purchased a few really cool chalkboard spice jars at Anthropologie, one of my favorite stores. I was excited when I found them because I love anything with a chalkboard these days. Plus, they were on sale, and I love a good sale! They now provide perfect storage for a few of my different salts. I love the chalkboard look. Change the contents that is stored in the jar, just erase ...
Crafting With Kids: Create Your Own Rockin’ Garden Stones
For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you may remember I recently posted a photo with a whole lot of spray paint. Here is one of the projects I was working on.....Rockin' Garden Stones. Creating your own garden stones is great a kid friendly craft that ROCKS (pun intended). It's a fun way to get the kids involved in your gardening adventures. This simple project is kid-friendly and ...
Planning a Budget-Friendly Sweet 16 Celebration!
Great tips and ideas for planning a budget-friendly Sweet 16 celebration! Candy bar ideas, cupcake ideas, menu ideas, and how to keep it organized and fun! Aahhh, the teenage years. I'm still trying to wrap my fingers around the fact that my oldest child, Gabrielle, has turned 16! How did this happen? How did she get so old so fast? Or, maybe I should ask how did I age so gracefully so fast? ...