Have you noticed we're getting a little jazzed for New Year's Eve around here? This is the first year I've really considered doing something special with the kids and my brain has been nearly exploding with the possibilities. Today we're sharing our top 10 ideas from around the web for spending the night celebrating as a family. Ready? Here we go... 1) Make Countdown Bags to Be Opened Each Hour We Love the look of these bags from The Idea Room. Unfortuantely, there doesn't seem to be an … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve Treat: Sparkling Jello Push Pops
Have you given any thought to your New Year's Eve plans? Since having kids, we keep it pretty low key ("Wake me up when the ball drops!"), but it's still nice to commemorate the occasion with a special treat. Steph asked me if I could come up with a spin on champagne jello shots for the holiday (she was inspired by a post at Perpetually Engaged) and I was all over it! … [Read more...]
DIY Wrapping Paper
Handmade wrapping paper is a labor of love, but the process is all part of giving a gift that is special and meaningful. Get the kids involved and let them wrap special gifts for siblings or grandparents with their own handmade gift wrap. This project is great for cold winter evenings when we're stuck inside! Plus, this simple stenciled wrapping paper looks elegant and is so easy that it's even toddler appropriate. Start with a piece of kraft paper. I love painting on kraft paper … [Read more...]
Gift Guide 2014: Stocking Stuffers for Every Kind of Kid
Not to freak you out or anything, but we're under the 2 week mark until Christmas. Have you finished up your shopping yet? Most years stocking stuffers are one of the last things I get around to buying because I'm never quite sure what to get. I want items that are inexpensive but will still lead to engaged, quality play - not junk that will liter my house. This time around, though, I find myself with the opposite problem - I've found too many great options. While I struggle to narrow down … [Read more...]
Kid Craft: Peppermint Candy Wreaths
Janssen's with us today sharing one of her favorite Christmas crafts from her childhood. I love the idea of using these around candles on a table or as an extra-special gift topper. And don't worry, she's got tips on how to avoid a sticky mess. I remember making these as a child, but we used tiny tart pans, so I never made them myself until last year (because I didn't OWN tart pans, tiny or otherwise). Then I thought, … [Read more...]
Hot Cocoa Bar with Spiced Eggnog Whipped Cream
Baby, it’s cold outside. And that means it’s the perfect weather for a hot cocoa bar. And eggnog… So why not combine the two? Enter: a festive hot cocoa bar with spiced eggnog whipped cream. I’m a personal fan of whipped cream on cocoa, instead of marshmallows. And when you are going the whipped cream route, it HAS to be homemade. To make the eggnog whipped cream, you will need: … [Read more...]
An Extra Special Healthy Holiday Lunch
I don't know about you, but around here December is a magical month filled with little surprises around every corner - whether it's a new Christmas book from the library or an impromptu car ride to seek our some twinkly lights. I've said before that, while I don't regularly prepare bento-style lunches for the kids, I like to occasionally sneak one in here or there for a special (and healthy) treat... No doubt this easy-to-prepare lunch put together by our contributor Wendy will soon become one … [Read more...]
The Forever Home Project: A Rustic Holiday Mantle
Julee is back today with a seasonal addition to The Forever Home Project. I love her easy-to-do ideas and I'm seriously thinking about picking up one of those bay leaf garlands - so gorgeous (see the Etsy link in the post). Without further ado, here she is... I'm so excited to spend the holiday season in our new home that I started decorating the day after Halloween. A little crazy, I know! My first project to tackle was the fireplace in our formal living room. We decided to place our … [Read more...]
Free Printable: 24 Page Thanksgiving Planner w/ Full Recipes!
Thanksgiving is next week and I'm giving my thanks to all of you for being such loyal and wonderful readers with this FREE 24 page PDF download. Put together by our friends at Relish!, it contains everything you need to make Thanksgiving fabulous this year including: A full Thanksgiving menu complete with mouth-watering recipes A complete grocery shopping list How-to sections on defrosting, brining, carving and making the perfect gravy Recommendations and descriptions of 6 "perfect … [Read more...]
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