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 ]
Holiday Gift Basket for Music Lovers
Thank you World Market for sponsoring this Holiday Gift Basket for Music Lovers post. All ideas and opinions are 100% my own. One of my very favorite things about the holiday season is all of the amazing Christmas music. I've got album upon album of Christmas music, just waiting to be listened to on repeat. Since my husband is such a Christmas music fan too, I put together a fun music lover's holiday gift basket for him! A gift basket like this is the perfect gift for anyone that enjoys ... [ Read More ]
How to Make Genius DIY Photo Ornaments {from Christmas Cards}
Make beautiful DIY photo ornaments from your Christmas cards with this simple tutorial. This Christmas card craft is a great way to remember the holiday cards you send each year (or those you receive) by hanging them on the tree as plastic, durable ornaments that can be used year after year. Guys!! I'm SO excited about what I have to share with you today. I send out photo Christmas cards each year, and I love taking family Christmas photos, picking the perfect family picture, then choosing a ... [ Read More ]