Who is ready to do some holiday baking? I am. I've got a delicious snickerdoodle recipe for you today that you won't believe how I made it just a little bit healthier. This is actually the only time of the year that I make cookies. Yep. My poor family has to do without cookies all year. Don't you feel bad for them? I don't. Cookies are my least favorite thing to make. All that scooping and ... Read More about Delicious Snickerdoodle Recipe
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Christmas Decorative Pillows
Do you guys remember how I've been making all kinds of decorative pillows this year? I'm back with some more pillows today and I couldn't be more happy with what I created! Earlier this year I made spring decorative pillows, summer decorative pillows, and, most recently, fall decorative pillows. I enjoyed them so much and I've always coveted Christmas pillows in the stores, but our ... Read More about Christmas Decorative Pillows
Layers of Active Family Fun
I'm sure you are well aware that the holiday season is upon us and rapidly closing in...right? Or did I just cause you a panic attack? I hope not. We all get quite busy this time of year. I always make an extra effort for finding family fun this time of year. It not only helps me de-stress a bit, but it reconnects us as a family. Both things seem to be needed this time of year and also seem to ... Read More about Layers of Active Family Fun
Mason Jar Crafts – Fall Craft Fail
When was the last time you had a craft fail? I love mason jar crafts and I haven't ever had one be a total craft fail...until these. I think I found a way to fix them so I can actually use them this year. It all began when my oldest daughter had a long-term substitute at her school. Her first day with the sub was awful. So bad in fact that I talked to both the teacher and the principal ... Read More about Mason Jar Crafts – Fall Craft Fail
Over 25 Scrumptious Thanksgiving Recipes
With Thanksgiving just 2 weeks away, I thought it was time to start figuring out what I will be making and what Thanksgiving recipes I want to use this year. Of course, I love to share the fun with you as well, so today I've got over 25 fantastic Thanksgiving recipes for you. I've got everything from the making of the turkey to appetizers to side dishes to some fun ideas for the kids and of ... Read More about Over 25 Scrumptious Thanksgiving Recipes
Free Printable Christmas Gift and Decoration Planner
While I know we haven't had Thanksgiving yet, I also know that for those of us who plan to make some Christmas gifts or decorations this year, we have to start figuring it out and making things now. This year, with my limited time, I wanted to be organized and make sure I got everything I needed the first time. I made myself a planner and have a free printable planner for you as ... Read More about Free Printable Christmas Gift and Decoration Planner
Turkey Nachos ~ Leftover Turkey Recipes
As I'm sure you are quite aware, Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. After Thanksgiving I'm usually left scrambling trying to figure out what to do with leftover turkey. The problem is that most of my old 'go to' leftover turkey recipes, my kids don't like. I keep trying to find new recipes that everyone likes, but I haven't had a ton of success. Until I made this dish last year. We have a ... Read More about Turkey Nachos ~ Leftover Turkey Recipes
Thanksgiving Crafts ~ Make Felt and Burlap Napkin Rings
I've almost got my Thanksgiving crafts complete and my table ready for Thanksgiving. Today, I wanted to show you this easy diy craft to make felt and burlap napkin rings. They are super easy and quick to make and complete the look of my table. I've got a full tutorial for you so you can make them for your Thanksgiving table as well. You may remember among the 4th of July craft ideas I had ... Read More about Thanksgiving Crafts ~ Make Felt and Burlap Napkin Rings
Thanksgiving DIY Burlap Table Runner
Can someone please tell me where this year has gone? I can't believe it is November and Thanksgiving is a few weeks away! I'm having fun getting ready for Thanksgiving by making some pretty things for my Thanksgiving table. Today, I've got a DIY burlap table runner to show you. It could also easily be used on your fall table as well. I decorated for Halloween this year rather than going ... Read More about Thanksgiving DIY Burlap Table Runner
Over 15 Great Gift Ideas for the Holidays (or anytime)
Have you started planning and/or thinking about gift ideas for this holiday season yet? I haven't and I totally need to. I usually have thought about it and have a general idea of the gifts I plan to mail to family and friends by this point in the year. Not this year. It hasn't even been a blip on my radar yet. It needs to be because I need some time to make things and get things ready to ... Read More about Over 15 Great Gift Ideas for the Holidays (or anytime)