I think it is safe to say that I’m a beach girl. I love everything about it. The refreshing breeze, the sound of the waves, and the salty smell in the air. All of it makes me incredibly happy. This happiness has seeped through to the way I celebrate Christmas. It has been a passion … Read more
Ready for an easy, quick and come back for more dip recipe? Perfect for tailgaiting and holiday parties, this 5 minute BLT recipe is sure to please! 5 Minute BLT Dip We call it the “5 minute dip” around here. 2 cups Hellmanns 2 cups sour cream (don’t use that low fat stuff) cut up … Read more
A few years ago we made these beautiful Dyed Deviled eggs for Easter and I had quite forgotten about them. Till this week. I had purchased some food dye for icing and it was laying on the counter. I don’t know how memories worked, but I walked by and a spark went off. I decided … Read more
Free Dear Santa Printable Set. Download this free Santa Letter printable so kids can write a letter to Santa and you will know what they want for Christmas! Christmas is so joyous with magic and kids LOVE to write to Santa…maybe he will even write back! FREE DEAR SANTA PRINTABLE This time of the year … Read more
As a child, I loved snow globes. I would pick them up every time I saw them during my vacations (hello! we all buy them at the airport!), received them as gifts from out of town family members and now my daughter collects them! I think the love of snow globes is not an uncommon one. I … Read more
I have a confession to make- I have never baked an apple pie before today. Its something I have wanted to do but my Mother in Law does such a spectacular job baking them that I defer to her every holiday. Today, however, I decided to attempt apple pie with an Apple Pie A La Mode … Read more
I adore handprint crafts. With a three year old they are some of the most fun and creative things we can do together. On top of that, there are craft options for every single event or holiday you could possibly ever think of…which brings me to the topic of the absolute best, most adorable, festive, … Read more
For the past week my awesome husband has been home hanging out with me on his winter vacation and while we did a lot of nothing, yesterday we did go out and decorate the house. It’s been pretty fun watching some really nice decor go up around my neighborhood but we have been slacking the … Read more
I love how coloring sheets can also be educational! If you have been following along you know that I hand drew some coloring sheets to help out your kids and mine. I love the holidays but there can often be restless moments waiting at houses, restaurants and all the holiday excitement. Free free to print … Read more
Ready for another Snowman Printable? Check out this little snow family coloring page. You can print off by just hitting the picture below or the text link. PRINT SNOWMAN COLORING SHEET HERE How to Print a Printable Remember when you are printing coloring sheets that you should always use the printer setting SHRINK … Read more
I have finally retired Thanksgiving Crafts. I have to admit- it makes me sad. I was so getting used to publishing turkeys that they had become part of my every day. But the internet around me has been celebrating Christmas for the past 6 weeks- EASY. And its finally time to conform. Or catch up … Read more
Alright. Before you make fun of me, I am not an artist. Yes, I can craft, but my creativity leaves somewhere at the pencil. Except here is the great thing- my kids do not care. My son is 3 and I could be Picasso in his eyes and my daughter, even if she notices, is … Read more
For all you 5 minute “non crafters” that still love to hand make items- I have a fantastically easy Christmas Ornament craft for you! I swear. Easy. If you can use a glue gun, you can do this. Now I know we are still quite a few weeks out from the ho-ho-ho-holiday, but the time is … Read more
Phoenyx is such his fathers son. He does his own hair. He flosses and brushes. He puts on cologne. And…he shaves. The shaving this new. I had no idea when he decided he wanted to shave but it was just a mere week or two ago when I realized the water in the bathroom was … Read more
OOH, its this week! Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving! If you are like me the Turkey is on serious defrost mode and all your groceries are piling up on the counter begging to be made. I also must admit that I am on “dinner avoidance mode” since I know I will be cooking for 2 days straight, … Read more