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Christmas is, gulp, less than two weeks away. Odds are you’ve got the big ticket presents taken care of. Those are usually easy to figure out. It’s the smaller gifts – the stocking stuffers, the Secret Santa exchange at work, the mom who transports your kid to dance class after school – that make your brain hurt. Jewelry can be an easy fix for the
Have you looked at the calendar lately? Time to face the music and get ready to party, it’s the holiday season, ready or not! It’s hard to believe the party season has crept up so quickly, especially when I look at my wardrobe. I’ve barely taken the time to fold away my shorts and t-shirts from summer and now I’m expected to dress up for holiday parties and
My nephew just turned five this year so he’s still completely in love with the holidays and making crafts. I wanted to create a fun craft table for him and am sharing my favorite Thanksgiving crafts for kids with you. I included crafts for various skill levels and ages – something for every age! Even better, they should all cost you $5 or less! Don’t waste money
Are you a fan of the mystical, mythical, magical creatures known as unicorns? We’ve assembled the most rainbow-riffic, DIY unicorn-themed recipes and merchandise to make all your unicorn dreams come true. Read and you will believe. Unicorn marshmallow pops. Make the world more magical with this recipe from The Decorated Cookie. What you need: marshmallows, lollipop sticks, white candy melts, EZ Thins candy melts, white fondant, gold pearl
What’s red, white and blue all over? These All-American snacks which are sure to impress your Fourth of July guests. Create some “fireworks” with these snacks. Firework Oreos. These have been a big hit with my kids. (You could even say they went off with a bang!) While they taste like regular Oreos, they’ve got a subtle “kick” provided by popping candy. Patriotic Peeps. For those who just
Father’s Day is just days away . . . do you have your gifts ready? Never fear: if you have Amazon Prime – or you’re willing to shell out for extra shipping charges – you can still order a gift and have it in time to surprise the dad in your life. No ties or mugs here. These are all gifts that will elicit genuine enthusiasm, with options
Mother’s Day is the perfect time for kids to show their love for Mom or Grandma with easy-to-make homemade gifts that will be treasured for years. Thoughtful DIY Mother’s Day Gifts. 1. Marshmallow Mother’s Day Flowers. My friend Robyn made these pretty edible flowers. What you need: lollipop sticks, marshmallows, Easter grass (on sale now!), colored sugar, floral foam and drinking glasses. Says Robyn, “I dipped
Looking for a gift for your mom, mother-in-law, or hoping to drop a hint for yourself? Think beyond flowers and breakfast in bed (though we like those things, too!) and take a look at our great gift ideas for Mother’s Day. Gifts a mother would love. 1. The Republic of Tea “Thanks Mom” Gift Set. Imagine putting your slippered feet up and relaxing with a cup of hot
Marshmallow Peeps and Bunnies are best-sellers this time of year, but as cute and iconic as they are, they’re also gritty and tasteless. The good news is that if you make your own, they are amazing. They will melt in your mouth with a sweet vanilla yumminess that you have never before tasted in a Peep. Here’s how to make your own Peeps. 1. Buy a
Instead of using the usual Paas Egg Dye kit this year, I thought it might be fun to try some creative and inexpensive Pinterest egg dyeing recipes. I got the kids involved and we tried 5 different ways to decorate eggs. Are Pinterest Egg Decorating Recipes all they’re cracked up to be? 1. Shaving cream egg dye. This idea looked great to me – shaving cream
Candy conversation hearts are cute, fun, colorful… and everywhere this time of year. These sweet craft ideas and recipes won’t cost you much, but are sure to be conversation starters. 6 Clever Ways to Use Conversation Hearts 1. Strawberries and Cream Cake. We “heart” this delicious dessert idea from Gimme Some Oven. You can make the cake from scratch, or just use their decorating idea. Either
Sometimes Valentine’s Day feels like more of a burden than fun for busy parents with a million to-dos. Rachelle shared some beautiful DIY Valentine ideas on Wednesday, but maybe you don’t have time to pull those off at this point. If you are like me, you want the kids to enjoy a special day, without amping up the sugar like it’s a second Christmas. In
If you think flowers and candy are just too generic and predictable for Valentine’s Day, we found some fun ways to show your loved one you care. 6 Funny Valentine’s Day Ideas 1. Cute and quirky Valentine’s Day cards. Forget that airbrushed couple walking on the beach – you want something cute and clever. Tiny Bee Cards on Etsy makes some of the silliest, wittiest cards you can find. This
This February 14th, show your family members you love them by serving healthy festive treats. The kids will be getting enough sugar and Red Dye #2 at their school parties – why not offer a better alternative? And how about serving your Sweetie a natural Valentine’s Day treat made with fruit, cheese or other alternatives to chocolate? 14 fun and frugal ways to celebrate Valentine’s
2017 is almost here! I’ve rounded up our 10 most popular posts of 2016. Enjoy them again or read them for the first time! I hope you all have a safe and festive New Year’s holiday! 5 Items You Should Always Buy at Thrift Stores 67 Items You Should Always Buy at a Dollar Store How to Dye Your Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide 8 Canning Recipes You’ll Love
