Learn how to plan the ultimate Christmas cookie decorating party + get FREE printables for your cookie decorating party! If you're looking for a fun way to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends, why not host a Christmas cookie decorating party? Who can resist decorating (and then eating!) holiday-shaped sugar cookies with royal icing in all the favorite Christmas colors? Today I'm sharing with you our Christmas Cookie Party, complete with ALL the FREE printables I ... [ Read More ]
How to Make Christmas Playdough {In Under 5 Minutes}
Kids love this EASY Christmas playdough that takes just minutes to make! Get recipes for chocolate mint, candy cane, egg nog, and Christmas tree play dough. I wanted a fun hands-on Christmas activity to do with my kids, so I came up with the idea of creating some Christmas playdough! I asked my kids to tell me their favorite tastes and smells of Christmas so I could get ideas for some good scents for our DIY scented playdough. They came up with our Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies (the BEST ... [ Read More ]
New Years Printables
Up your game this New Years Eve with these stylish FREE New Years printables. Just print and cut for the ultimate New Years party! It's almost time to don the crazy New Years Eve party hats and gather together with family and friends to drink a toast to the new year. Today I'm sharing some of the most stylish and modern New Years printables so you are ready for the big night! Whether you are staying home and partying with the family, or throwing the perfect New Year's Eve ... [ Read More ]
7 Brain Building Activities to Do With Your Baby
I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of Mead Johnson Nutrition. You can contact Mead Johnson Nutrition with product related questions or comments toll free at 1-800-BABY-123 (1-800-222-9123). It's always been fascinating to me how a baby born so small and helpless can grow and learn to connect with others and understand and learn to speak a language. While ... [ Read More ]
Wood Slice Ornaments
Make gorgeous wood slice ornaments that look beautiful and are simple to make with a Cricut machine. I love crafts and DIYs that are made from common things that we see daily and often overlook. We have a woodpile in the backyard that we use for our winter fires (check out our AirStone fireplace makeover), and there are so many interesting pieces of wood in there. I picked out my favorite branch and used it to make the cutest wood slice ... [ Read More ]
Pretty Braided Half Up Half Down Hair Tutorial
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 ]