I'm back with more Christmas decorating ideas for you! I'm showing you my Christmas Mantel in hopes that it can give you an idea or two for your own house. Or if you are like me and just like looking at other people's homes, it works for that, too! I'm going to admit to you that for the last year or two, I've done the same thing for our Christmas Mantel. This year, inspired by Pinterest and other ... Read More about Christmas Decorating Ideas ~ Our Living Room Mantel
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Hurricane Lamps Get a Makeover
Today's post is over a year in the making! In 2012, at the end of the summer, I picked up hurricane lamps on clearance at Target. I loved the shape and style of them and thought they would look fantastic on my mantel. I didn't like the colors for my house, so I knew at some point I was going to give them a makeover. They sat in my craft supplies box in my shed for over a year. Finally this year ... Read More about Hurricane Lamps Get a Makeover
The Real Creative Life No. 41
Hi everyone! Welcome to The Real Creative Life link party! I'm so glad to have you join me this week. Oh my goodness! I can't believe that it is already December! How did that happen. My girls were so excited this morning to change our Christmas countdown to show that we only have 21 days until Christmas. I think that announcement sent me into a panic! There is still so much to do and of ... Read More about The Real Creative Life No. 41
Our Christmas Table Decorations {Christmas Decorating Ideas}
Over the last week or so I've been showing you pieces of our Christmas table decorations as I've been getting them ready. Today I've got the finished table! Yay! Perfect for some Christmas decorating ideas for you. Back in September, my girls and I sat down and brainstormed ideas for our Christmas table decorations. In theory we brainstormed back then to give me plenty of time to get everything ... Read More about Our Christmas Table Decorations {Christmas Decorating Ideas}
18 Yummy Family Recipes
Who's ready for some yummy family recipes? 🙋♀️ I've collected and written a lot of recipe posts over the years. Here are a few of my early recipes. They feature more of our tried and true family recipes along with recipes from my grandma that I'd be trying and seeing what we thought of them. You can find recipes in the following categories: Breakfast, Snack, Dinner, Side Dish, and ... Read More about 18 Yummy Family Recipes
Christmas Activities: Christmas Express
I have been waiting a year to write this post! I am really excited to share today's idea with you. Today, I'm sharing a Christmas Activity that has become a new Christmas tradition in our house. It is a fantastic Christmas activity for kids as well as for the whole family. We had so much fun! This is one of the few stops where we had to get out of the car. My girls were a ... Read More about Christmas Activities: Christmas Express
Cricut Christmas Card
I am having fun with my Cricut(affiliate link). I received it as my 40th birthday present from my whole family! I am by no means an expert with it at this point. I am still learning about what all it can do and finding all kinds of fun blogs that teach me more! I decided to make some Christmas cards with it this year. I started by looking on the web and pinterest for ideas. Ultimately, I ... Read More about Cricut Christmas Card
Christmas Baby Shower
I recently planned a Christmas Baby Shower for a friend who is having a girl next year. She tends to deliver early, so our co-op decided to go ahead and give her the shower now since she may have delivered by the time we have our next social. I scoured the internet and of course pinterest for ideas for the shower. The shower was a part of our homeschool co-op's monthly social/party. We plan ... Read More about Christmas Baby Shower
Real Cute Dinner
Pumpkin chose a meal to cook for our family this week. It turned out so cute, I thought it would be fun to share with you all. The recipe came from this cookbook(affiliate link). We have tried a few recipes from this cookbook already and thus far we have really liked them. I am a little picky when it comes to cookbooks and kid's cookbooks in particular, but seeing as how I couldn't cook without a ... Read More about Real Cute Dinner