This is one of my favorite times of the year, Christmas baking time! I love to bake all sorts of yummy bar cookies, regular Christmas cookies, and treats and then throw them in the freezer to enjoy and share with family and friends around Christmas time. If those treats happen to include chocolate, caramel, and…
I was looking over my old blog and saw this lovely post from years gone by. I quite enjoyed reminiscing, but I also realized this list is pretty timeless (for the gift ideas at least) as only a few of the things they have outgrown. but maybe YOU have a child of similar age and…
During the holiday season, one of the most treasured traditions is to not only give gifts to your loved ones, but to make those gifts. You can use essential oils not only to make gifts, but simple ones that don’t require a lot of time. Here are some simple gift ideas that use essential oils. Lotion or Foot…
If you are looking for some ideas for some of the best kids Christmas books, then you are looking in the right place. We love Christmas books (OK we love books in general!) but we love the Christmas ones especially because they only get seen for a short time each year. I usually keep them…
Christmas time is one the best times of the year, but as we all know, it can also be one of the most stressful times of the year, especially when you are on a tight budget. My family has always been on a tight budget so I have worked hard to perfect some frugal ideas…
Sometimes the best times are the simplest times. You and your family can have an old-fashioned Christmas by enjoying some fun holiday crafts. Here are five old-fashioned crafty Christmas decorations for your family to enjoy. #1 Paper chains Paper chains can be made year around. However, they’re particularly fun during the holidays. They’re a wonderful…
Food and the holidays go hand in hand. So even though our grocery bills have already begun to skyrocket, the closer it gets to the holidays the high the grocery bill is going to go. If you follow these 10 frugal tips in the kitchen this holiday season, you will be happy with the money…
Imagine walking into a home that smells like homemade bread, cookies or cinnamon rolls. The scent envelopes you and makes you feel like a child again. Baking, it is said, is good for the soul. Not only because the aromas and flavors can take you back to childhood, but also because it can help you…
Say it’s your year to host Christmas dinner. You’re about to have a bunch of family members that you only see at the holidays into your home and you have to feed them all. All while also potentially buying or making gifts for everyone. It’s an expensive time of year, but it doesn’t have to…
Hi there and welcome to our cozy Christmas home tour for 2020! I’m trying something a little different this year and doing this tour a little later in the afternoon and with just candles, lamps, and Christmas lights going so it is a little darker and moodier than my tours of Christmases past. In fact,…