Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer is one of the most popular Christmas characters of all time. This year, why not try a new spin on the classic Rudolf story? Make some Rudolph hot chocolate with these cute Rudolph cookies! It's a delicious and fun way to enjoy this winter favorite. Plus, it's a great drink to cozy up with while you're watching Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on TV. Can you use your own hot chocolate recipe instead? You most certainly can. However, there is a reason that hot chocolate packets come with their own recipe. Most store-bought hot chocolate recipes are designed to be delicious and creamy, while still being relatively healthy. If you use your own recipe that you haven't tried and perfected before, you may find that it is not as creamy or as sweet as you would … [Read more...]
Winter Popsicle Stick Crafts
It's officially winter, and that means bundling up and staying warm! But it also means enjoying all the fun winter activities, like making crafts. And what could be more festive than some winter popsicle stick crafts? They're perfect for kids and adults alike, and they're so easy to make. So grab a few popsicle sticks and some supplies, and get crafting! What crafts can you make with popsicle sticks? There are a few different crafts that you can make with popsicle sticks. One popular option is to create a popsicle stick picture frame. You can also use popsicle sticks to make snowflakes, sleighs, name plaques, or ornaments. The possibilities are endless when it comes to crafting with popsicle sticks! Related: 33 Easy Kids Christmas Crafts What is the best kind of glue … [Read more...]
Easy and Quick Christmas Cookies
Christmas cookies are a must-have tradition during the holiday season. But if you're looking for some easy and quick recipes that don't require a lot of time or ingredients, you'll love these quick Christmas Cookies. From sugar cookies to gingerbread cookies, we've got you covered. So get your ovens preheated and start baking! Quick Christmas Cookies Recipes How do I store Christmas Cookies? You can store these Quick Christmas cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to two weeks. If you want to store them longer, you can freeze them for up to two months. What is the most popular cookie for Christmas? Gingerbread cookies are the most popular Christmas cookies. They have a spicy flavor that is perfect for wintertime. There are many variations of gingerbread … [Read more...]
Colorful Christmas Cookies Recipes
Although Christmas is typically a time for exchanging gifts and spending time with family, it can also be a time for delicious food! If you're looking for some festive cookie recipes to make during the holiday season, you've come to the right place. From colorful Christmas cookies that are perfect for parties to classic recipes with a twist, we've got you covered. So get your aprons on and let's get baking! Colorful Christmas Cookies Recipes These cookies are sure to add some color and cheer to your holiday party! Related: 12 Days of Christmas Candy | Candy Cane Fudge Colorful Christmas cookies are one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. I love trying new recipes, and there’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh-baked cookies in your home. What is your … [Read more...]
Personalized Christmas Ornaments – A gift that will they will cherish
Each year, I get my children a Christmas ornament. I do this for two reasons: when they are older, they won’t have to buy ornaments for their trees and each year is a memory they can pass on with their children. Personalized Christmas Ornaments make great gifts for young and old. Personalized Christmas Ornaments If you want to get a gift everyone will cherish, these personalized Christmas ornaments are the way to go. They are special, memorable, and everyone loves new ornaments to hang on the tree! #1. Customized Wooden Ornaments Urban Forest Woodworking has some of the most unique wooden Christmas ornaments you can find. For example, get your grad a graduate 2021 toilet paper ornament for some fun laughs. #2. Personalized Name Christmas Ornament Kit These 2020 quarantine … [Read more...]
Blessed Christmas Tree Cricut Craft
Cricut Crafts are becoming a thing lately. Maybe they have been a thing for a while but around here they are just getting started. We have a great new super cute Christmas Tree Cricut Craft for you to try out. Blessed Christmas Tree Sign Cricut Craft This craft project is a great gift item as well as super-cute home decor for the holiday season. Related: 15 of the Best DIY Snowflake Decorations What you'll need to make Blessed Tree Sign Cricut Craft 11 ¾” x 7 1/2” frame Black Cricut vinyl A foam, cardstock, or felt tree cutout Dowels (optional if you'd like to create a wooden tree trunk, but not necessary) Buttons Twine Polyfil stuffing Fabric Fine tip sharpie or fabric marker Hot glue gun Scrapbook … [Read more...]
20 Christmas Crafts for Adults
Christmas is the perfect time to get your DIY on for some cute home decor. There are so many Christmas Crafts for Adults that you can make yourself and save a ton of money. Christmas Crafts for Adults For some of these crafts, you may need a Cricut Maker or a Cricut Joy. These machines are amazing with all the options they have and the things they can do. They take DIY to a whole new level. Making a Vintage Ornament Wreath for Christmas is a way to use ornaments in a way that is fresh and exciting. Creating one is a lot easier than you think. Related: 15 DIY Christmas Wreaths Ideas You Will Love These wood slice ornaments are perfect to sell at craft fairs, to hang on your own tree, or to use as cute Christmas gift tags! And the best part... you can make them … [Read more...]
Reindeer Paper Plate Lacing Activity for Kids
We love crafts that help with fine motor skills. Even though my kids are a little older now, they are never too old to fine-tune their finger movements. I am constantly after my kids for how they hold their pencils still so these lacing crafts help with these techniques. This Reindeer Paper Plate Lacing Craft is a great one for the kids to practice with as well as get into the holiday spirit. Reindeer Paper Plate Lacing Activity for Kids Paper plate crafts are so much fun. Most can be saved for years to come or after the holiday you can simply toss them. They are so easy to create year after year. Along with paper plate crafts, there are a lot of popsicle stick crafts as well. Reusing items from around the home brings materials costs down and around the holidays that is … [Read more...]
Popsicle Stick Gem Snowflakes Craft
We have a super easy kid's craft here for you for this winter. These Popsicle Stick Gem Snowflakes are a favorite amongst my kids and they range from 8 to teen. This simple craft is perfect for all ages and doesn't take a long time. Popsicle Stick Gem Snowflakes Because my kids love to do random crafts all the time with no real rhyme or reason I stock up on craft supplies. The gems in these snowflakes are so versatile I got a seriously big bucket of them on Amazon. This should last them a while I would hope. Popsicle sticks are another big item that I like to keep stocked. The possibilities are endless with crafting sticks! You can get colored ones so you don't have to paint them... less messy for little kids, or the regular ones and color them how you please. Related: 15 Easy … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Plan Ahead for Christmas Gifts
Sometimes, it can feel like you just celebrated Christmas, and all of a sudden, it’s here again. Once Halloween gets here, the holiday shopping crowds can not only be a hassle, but they could be buying up the exact items that are on your Christmas list. It’s a given that you probably won’t be able to find that perfect magical gift for Harry Potter fans at the last minute, but there are a few tips you can implement to help ensure that you are as ready as you can be when Christmas shows up again. Tips to Plan Ahead for Christmas Gifts 1. Make a Master List If you’re the type of person who takes the time to organize your gift wrap but does your shopping without a detailed list, you could end up in a bind come Christmas time. In order to keep everything organized, you should make a … [Read more...]