A few weeks ago, when my Mom was visiting, we did a BUNCH of shopping! While we were out and about I stumbled across a little project inspiration in the form of a tea towel that had some nifty large french knot embroidery on it. So my brain went to spinning, and this French Knot Stag Head Pillow was … [Read more...]
Christmas Stocking Stuffer Must Haves + Giveaway Hop
One of my favorite Christmas traditions growing up was the stuffing and opening of the stockings on Christmas morning! Each of us 6 kids would get a new, crisp twenty dollar bill the week before Christmas to spend at the local dollar store. The only requirement on how we spent the money was that we … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas my wonderful friends!! I hope you're having a wonderful, memorable, laughter-filled Christmas season full of the people that you love! I'm planning on spending the day snuggled up with my Hubs and Bitly, watching movies and just enjoying being together... could Christmas get any … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Crafts Anyone Can Do
December is well under way, but that doesn't mean there isn't time for a few more DIY Christmas crafts! I always find myself making DIY projects right up until the very last minute every year. Usually because I wait a little too long to start and I always find something new I want to do … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for the Big Kid
This post contains affiliate links. Purchasing though them helps support this blog, at no cost to you, and we greatly appreciate it! Chances are someone in particular comes to mind when I say "big kid". In this house its my husband, although I have a few "Big Kid" moments myself (I'm looking at you … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Save Money this Christmas
If you’re like most people, chances are you blew your budget last Christmas (slowly raises hand....). It may have taken you months to pay off the debt. But this year you’re organized, and you want to stick to your Christmas budget. While it may be difficult saving at Christmas when it’s supposed to … [Read more...]
Getting Ahead on Those Christmas Cards! {free prinable}
Are you a lover of Christmas traditions? I am :) One of my favorite holiday traditions was sitting down with a plate of cookies, a mug of hot chocolate and a box full of Christmas cards. My mom did the most of the writing of the cards, but she'd pass them to each of use kids to add a note, picture … [Read more...]
DIY Advent Calender
There are no "littles" in this house (unless you count the fur-baby), but that doesn't mean that I don't like to keep up with the traditions of my childhood! Growing up we always got those chocolate advent calendars, you know the ones with the little numbered windows and Christmas themed chocolates? … [Read more...]
25 Easy DIY Gifts in a Jar
I've become slightly obsessed with this idea of gifts in a jar... I mean seriously! They couldn't be more practical! There is a sweet treat or something fun inside and then you still have a jar to do something interesting with! I've gathered up 25 ideas for Easy DIY Gifts in a Jar to help get some … [Read more...]
Gift Wrapping with Kraft Paper
Yup! Its true! I've already started wrapping Christmas presents! I wasn't kidding when I said I was doing my best to stay super organized and get ahead on things this year. I ordered a few of the hubbys presents already and wrapped them as soon as they arrived! I haven't gotten the tree up yet, but … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Buntings!
I love buntings and garlands almost as much as I love wreaths! And that is saying something, because I have a serious wreath love! I've got some Christmas Craft and project ideas, dreams and plans in the works, and these 15 DIY Christmas Buntings and Garlands are inspiring all kinds of … [Read more...]
Pet Paw Print Snowflake Ornament
This post is brought to you by Plaid and Blueprint Social. All opinions are my own. One of my favorite Christmas traditions from when I was a child is making new ornaments! I make, at the very least, one new ornament every year! Usually its more like 5 or 6, especially since I joined the world of … [Read more...]