I love trying new things and learning new skills. So when my friend offered to send me a box of alpaca fiber I was all in. I’ve been wanting to try to make homemade dryer balls and now I was ready to get started. If you have been curious about how to make your own…
When my kids were little, I was a terrible cook. When I got married, I could make chocolate chip cookies, biscuits, and banana nut bread—and that was it. I eventually learned how to fry chicken and make a few basic meals, but if I announced I was “trying a new recipe,” my family knew there…
For the past few weeks, we have been exchanging Christmas cards with friends, family, and coworkers. It’s a holiday tradition that many of us participate in every year. We display the cards on the door, wall, or in a basket and enjoy them all season long. But what do we do with the cards after…
For over 15 years, I’ve been saving my kid’s tshirts from special events. The character t-shirts from kindergarten and first grade? Got them! The t-shirt my daughter wore in her 3rd-grade play? Got it! The reward t-shirt from all the Accelerated Reader competitions? Yep, it’s been stored in the tote with all the rest. I’ve…
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is here! It seems like we wait all year long for Christmas to be here, and then all of a sudden, it’s here! There are many ways that people celebrate Christmas Eve but today, I’m sharing a few of our Christmas Eve Memories & Traditions that make our holiday…
One of the most popular gift exchange ideas during the Christmas holidays is an ornament exchange. Many co-workers, teachers, and small groups opt to exchange ornaments instead of larger, more costly gifts. There are many variations for gifting ornaments, but one fun way to do an ornament exchange is to host an ornament exchange party!…
Sometimes the sweetest holiday gifts are the ones that remind us of the simple things — like joy. These little keychains are quick to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, or a cheerful addition to your keys or purse. Each one spells out JOY using wooden alphabet beads, surrounded by bright spacer…
Do you have a reader on your Christmas list and you can’t find the perfect gift? Here’s a last-minute gift idea for readers that doesn’t cost much money and is guaranteed to be a hit with the book lover! It’s so simple that you can pull it together in just a few minutes! This post…
Are you ready to create homemade Christmas ornaments with your infusible ink sheets and sublimation blanks? These ornaments are so small and light that they are perfect to share with friends and family in Christmas cards. All you need are infusible ink in holiday colors or patterns, sublimation blanks, a heat press, and about an…