Christmas Countdown Ornaments as a DIY Advent CalendarI distinctly remember my mom buying my sister and me those advent calendars with the boxes you punch out, revealing a candy piece each day. I LOVED those calendars. I was always so excited for Christmas and could not wait to punch out one of those boxes every morning. I…
Paper Christmas Treescrafts • decor & DIY • holidays
Am I the only one who hasn't finished decorating for Christmas? Things have been so bananas here, I can't even think straight. In the last two weeks, I've celebrated Thanksgiving, celebrated my husband's 40th birthday, gone to Key West on vacation, and gotten a new puppy. Seriously. We're insane, I…
DIY Fruit Pomander Trayfamily fun & traditions • green living
Nasty weather is settling upon us in Eastern Iowa and it's getting harder to kick my kids out of the house to play. A friend recently had kids making apple pomanders and I loved the idea so much, I created a DIY Fruit Pomander Tray at my house, too. A…
Easy DIY Snowman OrnamentsWhat is it about snowmen?? They are just the cutest little things ever, and I feel like everyone loves them. They're great not only for Christmas, but all throughout the winter. So I decided to share with you some easy DIY snowman ornaments that even kids could make. These seriously…
Simple Stitched StockingMake stockings for your family, colleagues at work, or friends - they are super easy to make! Some simple stitching, and you've made a stocking!
