This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hot Tools. All opinions are 100% mine. 'Tis the season for holiday parties and events. Help your hair look its best this season with this easy and pretty braided half up half down tutorial! It's nice to mix it up and to try doing something new with your hair. This easy hairstyle for medium and long hair is a great way to do just that. It's versatile too- try this braided half up half down tutorial for a casual get together with friends or ... [ Read More ]
How to Make Fake Snow {In Minutes with Just 2 Ingredients!}
Learn how to make fake snow that is cold to the touch using just 2 ingredients you already have! Kids love playing with this DIY snow that feels SO real! Living in Southern California means that my kids don't get to experience snow. They don't know what it's like to dig their fingers in cool, freshly fallen crisp snow and form a snowball or make a snowman. I wanted my kids to have a taste of what snow feels like, so I created some DIY fake snow that feels just like the real thing! It's ... [ Read More ]
How to Host a Successful Cookie Exchange + FREE Printables!
Have you ever wanted to host your own cookie exchange, but weren't sure where to start? A cookie exchange, or cookie swap, is a fun way to get together with friends while saving yourself some baking time! Today you'll learn everything you need to know about how to throw a Christmas cookie exchange, cookie exchange rules, and get FREE PRINTABLE cookie exchange invitations, labels, and recipe cards! How to Host a Successful Cookie Exchange How does a cookie exchange work? Guests each bring ... [ Read More ]
4 Easy Steps to Make the Best Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake
This festive and delicious cranberry orange bundt cake makes the perfect holiday dessert. You'll love this simple recipe that looks and tastes amazing! One of the tastiest holiday flavor combos are cranberry and orange. Every year I make a flavorful orange cranberry sauce that I can't get enough of, so I decided to combine these two flavors into a decadent dessert for our holiday dinner party. This lovely cranberry orange bundt cake has a fresh, bright orange flavor with juicy, fresh ... [ Read More ]
DIY Felt Advent Calendar
Learn how to make a gorgeous felt advent calendar to count down the days until Christmas! Each day on this Christmas advent calendar has a pocket to place treats and activities inside. I have always wanted a nice felt advent calendar for our family, but I just haven't found any that I fell in love with. That is, until now. I am head over heels for the DIY advent calendar that I just finished! Our pocket advent calendar is pretty big, and has a pocket for each day in December through ... [ Read More ]
How to Make a Darling Edible Marshmallow Snowman
Want to learn how to make a marshmallow snowman? Then you've come to the right place! I had the cutest red and white striped straws that were just begging to be used (left over from this Very Hungry Caterpillar baby shower). I decided we would make some marshmallow snowman on a stick, since I had just bought tons of marshmallows and lots of chocolate candy for Christmas. These little cuties were so fun and easy to make, and the kids had a great time getting creative and making their ... [ Read More ]