With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Now I have a small Mini Series: Elf Fun in the Snow! Many of us across the country have had snow covering our yards and we were no exception! Here are some great Ideas to take the fun outside! I recommend have a washcloth ready as a blanket to bring your elf in and warm him up (parents only!) So he isn't outside for the day! Today we have a Christmas Elf outside and he writes his name in the snow. This … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas Cookies Round Up
I recently did 12 days of Christmas Cookie posts. I wanted to put them all in one place for you to easily see! I hope you find some great new recipe to use with your family! Make sure to check out our Eggnog Recipes as well with recipes like eggnog cookies! Day 1 - Monster Cookies Day 2 - Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookie Recipe Day 3 - Rudolph Cookies Day 4 - The BEST Copycat Chick Fil A Chocolate Chip Cookies Day 5 - Chocolate Peanut Butter Blossoms Day 6 - Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Day 7 - Addicting Butterfinger Cookies Day 8 - Rice Krispie Treat Presents Day 9 - Christmas M&M Cake Batter Cookies! Day 10 - No Bake Oreo Cookie Truffles Day 11 - Peppermint Snow Cookies Day 12 - Snickers Cookies … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Elf Helps With Breakfast
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Today's idea is for your Christmas elf to help with breakfast but getting the eggs ready. Note to parents this one should be done right before the kids wake up, then remind use all the eggs or remind the kids parents can move the elf as needed and have them decided a comfortable spot for him for the rest of the day. I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas Candies | Peppermint Bark
This layered peppermint bark is a delicious mix of milk chocolate, white chocolate and minty peppermint. It's beautiful in color and taste great also adding a flourish of color to your holiday table. Put some in a jar and add a bow for a beautiful and tasty gift! You may even want to make up a few extras for those unexpected guests that show up around the holidays. So yummy and very easy to do. Related: 23 of The Best Candy Cane and Peppermint Recipes Peppermint Bark Ingredients: 5 oz. milk chocolate 8 oz. white chocolate 2 1/2 tsp vegetable oil 1/2 cup crushed candy cane pieces 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract, divided parchment paper Directions: 1) Line the bottom and sides of a 8x8 square baking pan with parchment paper. This will help you remove the bark after … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Elf Takes a PopCorn Bath
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Today we have Christmas Elf in a popcorn bath. This could be great on it's own or set up with the remote in front of the TV for a movie night! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Elf Goes Horseback Riding!
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family Christmas elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! I have to give all the props to hubby on this one! We have horse and rider image in our dining room and thought our Elf would enjoy a ride. The kids think he rode the horse up to see Santa. If only he would talk! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
12 days of Christmas Cookies | Peppermint Snow Cookies
It’s December. The race to Christmas is on! Stacy over at Adventures In Coupons and I have teamed up to bring you 12 days of Christmas Cookies! Each day one of us will bring you a yummy new cookie recipe! For Day 11 we have Peppermint Snow Cookies. These were invented one year when I went to make snowball cookies and they came out flat. We liked them better and have been making them this way ever since! Related: 23 of The Best Candy Cane and Peppermint Recipes Ingredients 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 cup butter, softened1 1/2 cups white sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Topping 1/2 cup powder sugar3 candy canes crushed … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Elf Gets All Tied Up
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! This one is classic. Christmas Elf tied up in lights on your Christmas tree. Add another sitting next to him to make it look like he lost a bottle with another toy! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
12 days of Christmas Cookies | Christmas M&M Cake Batter Cookies!
It’s December. The race to Christmas is on! Stacy over at Adventures In Coupons and I have teamed up to bring you 12 days of Christmas Cookies! Each day one of us will bring you a yummy new cookie recipe! For Day 9 we have M&M Cake Batter Cookies! This is another great recipe you can mix up the M&Ms to match any holiday! These didn't last long in my house at all! Related: 20 of the Best Christmas Cookie Recipes Ingredients 1 box Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Mix {15.25 oz.} 1.5 cups Red and Green M&M’s 2 eggs 1/2 Cup Vegetable or Canola Oil Red and Green Sprinkles (optional) Directions Combine cake mix, eggs, and oil in a large mixing bowl, and mix well. Stir in M&M’s and sprinkles if using. Drop onto greased … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf Ideas: Elf Crash Lands
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Today we have a Christmas Elf that Crash Landed! The story behind this one is that Elf was running late and got in JUST as mommy and daddy came down stairs and landed right in the light at the last second! This works great if you have any thing clear, a glass a candle jar ect. I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Elf Sends Love!
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Today Christmas Elf sends love. This is a very simple way to have your elf send a message (and a snack) to your child(ren). Using two candy canes form a heart on a flat surface (counter, table, self ect) and have your elf lay next to it. Easy Peasy! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Save Money During the Holidays
If you don’t look to save much money during any other time of the year, you probably at least look for the best deals during the holidays. The best part about savings at this time of year? With all the sales going on, it’s easy! Here are some great ways to cut corners during the holidays. 1. Cut down your gift giving-list. Seriously. The holidays are not a competition to consume and buy the most. It’s OK to give cards or even time. It’s OK to not buy everyone you love a gift. If they love you just as much as you love them, they will just be happy to have you in their lives. 2. Give gifts people need. Don’t feel pressure to buy something special that a person may like but not really need. If you husband needs a new drill, get him that instead of a tie. You at … [Read more...]