This DIY burlap wreath fall arrangement is perfect to hang on your door right through the Thanksgiving holiday. The leaves will soon be changing and we can already see the first signs of fall. There's something about this season that just makes everything feel a little bit cozier and more inviting. This fall arrangement brings …
A fun way to show off your valentine crafts is by using a combination of bows, feathers, flowers and handmade ornaments such as the ones made with this salt dough recipe shared below to decorate an evergreen tree for Valentines Day. Salt dough ornaments are easy to make, simply make up the recipe, roll it out …
In this tutorial I will share with you how to decorate a lamp post for Christmas.
Halloween is the most popular time of the year for using pumpkins in fall decorating, but pumpkins also work well for fall table decorations as well as Thanksgiving decorations. Decorating The Pumpkin The way you decorate the faux pumpkin dictates the type of decor it works best with. This particular pumpkin was decorated with …
This easy melt and pour lemon balm soap recipe is perfect for the beginning soap maker or for anyone who doesn't want to handle lye but wants to incorporate plants from their own garden into their soaps. Lemon balm has such as stimulating yet calming lemon scent with just a hint of mint that it …
If you're looking for an easy organic goat milk soap recipe that starts with a pre-made organic soap base, look no further! Best of all, this organic goat milk soap recipe gives you the option to use a store bought organic goat milk soap base or make your own using your favorite goat milk soap …
Many store bought soaps I have tried caused skin rashes or other issues with my sensitive skin, so I decided to make my own goat milk bar soap recipe. Soap is a necessity without a doubt, but store bought soap is often full of chemicals or heavy perfumes that trigger allergies. Organic soap is often hard …
If you are looking for a bar soap recipe, regardless if it is a melt and pour recipe or a recipe made completely from scratch using lye, there is sure to be a recipe below that is ideal for you and your family.
If you're looking for really simple Oreo cookie decorating ideas for Valentine's Day, don't miss this idea!
When it some to unique but easy Valentine's Day cupcake decorating ideas, these chocolate filled cupcakes decorated with hearts, sprinkles, chocolate flakes plus molded chocolate candies is sure to please the palate and the eye.
The Maker's Holiday Littles Figurines at Jo-Ann Fabric And Craft Stores are perfect for using to create a Christmas Fairy Garden Basket! My friend Karen McBride just loves to make fairy gardens and this time she came up with a super cute one made in a basket instead of a terrarium like she used in …
These DIY cork snowflake ornaments are yet another adorable Christmas decor idea my friend Nanette Jett Marden came up with. These are super easy to make and she suggested getting the corks at a local winery and the snowflake stickers at your local Dollar Tree, so really this is a very budget friendly holiday decor idea. …
Decorating the tree with butterfly Christmas Decorations is a great way to show off your love of butterflies and bring a touch of nature to your holiday decorating. DIY Butterfly Christmas Decorations The natural place to look for butterfly Christmas Decorations might be online if your favorite local shopping center does not have any available, …
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Homestead Bloggers Network And FoodSafety.gov . The opinions and text are all mine. The holidays are here and that means you are either doing a lot of cooking or going someplace where a lot of cooking is being done, so understanding these important food …
This Santa Claus shaped marshmallow candy recipe is time consuming for sure, but the finished treats are beyond adorable!
This melt and pour goat milk soap recipe can be made using a soap bases you purchase or it can be made using a soap base that you made from scratch such as my basic goat milk soap recipe. This recipe calls for combining two different types of melt and pour soap bases. However, …
One of the advantages of raising goats is being able to make this goat milk soap recipe.
Making Christmas Wreaths for front door decoration is so simple, anyone can do it! All you need are a few materials and a little bit of holiday spirit! Make Your Own Christmas Wreaths For Front Door Decorating When it comes to making Christmas wreaths, how can you even stop at one? I know, I know...how …
The inspiration for this easy handmade card for Christmas came from Issue 164 of Papercraft Essentials Magazine. When I saw it on the magazine rack at an out of town Jo-Ann Fabric And Craft Store, the free stamps caught my attention, in part because Jeffrey likes Nutcrackers and in part because of the fairy stamp. …
Disclaimer: This is a guest post from Stewart Lonky, MD. The holidays are a busy time for most of us and large dinners mean lots of dirty dishes, however using glass dishes instead of paper plates is just one way to avoid toxins this holiday season.
One of the most celebrated holidays is Christmas, which is one reason why this tabletop Christmas Tree Card is such a great DIY decor idea.
Are you the type of person who loves to give people you know a cute handmade card during the holiday season? Do you want to stand out this coming holiday season and impress the ones you love by giving them a unique and cute handmade card? Or maybe you are a crafter who wants …
My friend, Karen McBride, has been hard at work on a Christmas Themed Fairy Garden. Once again, she has graciously allowed me to share another one of her fairy garden ideas with all of you.
Coming up with Thanksgiving sugar cookie ideas is easy if you think about the shapes related to the holiday - turkeys, leaves, apples, pumpkins and acorns. These days there are all kinds of cookie cutters available, including boxed sets specific to holidays such as Thanksgiving.
Many people get an artificial Christmas tree because they have allergies, or otherwise find that real Christmas trees are not acceptable in their households, but did you know there are many artificial Christmas tree health concerns?
Making your own handmade creative greeting cards is fun for people of all ages, especially children.
These Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies are super easy to make because all you are doing is decorating them with some icing and pre-made candy decorations.
Disclaimer: The reviewer has received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. This post for the McCormick® Blogger Program. You can view the original recipe Peppermint White Chocolate On A Stick Recipe on the McCormick® website. All opinions are my own and are my honest opinions based on my own experience with the product. …
When it comes down to figuring out which cupcakes to make for Christmas, cute always wins out in our house.
This easy pomegranate lemonade drink recipe is delicious and refreshing regardless of the time of year. A Seasonal Drink Recipe Idea To create a party pleasing recipe that is ideal for the holidays - especially if you are looking for something that is non-alcoholic - add fruit that is in season, ice, rimming salt and …
Disclaimer: I received the items mentioned in this gift guide for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. The holidays are for young and old alike, so my intent with the toys and games gift guide is to provide you with some of …
Disclaimer: I did receive the Americana Chalkboard Paint for this project from DecoArt in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. This DIY Thanksgiving Chalkboard Art is super cute and a great way to welcome guests to your home for Thanksgiving dinner.
Decorating store bought holiday cookies is so easy because all you are doing is the decorating.
Sometimes a chocolate dessert recipe is a little different than what one might expect. This particular chocolate dessert recipe isn't a cake or cookie, but rather a candy cane white chocolate dipped cherry with silver stars. Different is good - and these were certainly delicious! Not to mention how perfect a candy cane flavored dessert …
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I did receive three hams from Frick's Quality Meats in order to compete in the Frick's Blogger Recipe Challenge. All opinions are my own. This honey marinade ham recipe goes one step further than just marinading the ham. It also calls for a spiced honey sauce to glaze the ham giving …
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I did receive three hams from Frick's Quality Meats in order to compete in the Frick's Blogger Recipe Challenge. All opinions are my own. The best part of making this easy brunch appetizer honey ham recipe is that no cooking is involved because the Frick's Quality Meats Applewood Smoked Sliced Ham …
One of the best fall decorating ideas to transform your living room is to create new cushion covers for your pillows and upholstered furniture. Making new cushion covers for pillows and furniture is not difficult, even if you have no experience. There are easy ways to create new cushion covers even if you do not …
When I saw this Patriotic Jello recipe idea for Independence Day on Liliane Pucci's Facebook page, I knew right away I wanted to share it with you, so I asked her if it was ok. She said yes. I encourage you to go give her page a look if you are a foodie because the …
I absolutely love these two ideas for Easter theme decorations that my friends Nanette Jett Marden and Carol Spierdowis Dupre made and shared on Facebook. I requested permission to share their stories and their Easter tree ideas with all of you and it was granted, so here is hoping you feel inspired by these gorgeous …
Sometimes you want a homemade cheesecake recipe that looks different, especially on special occasions such as birthdays or holidays. That is why this decorated homemade cheesecake recipe is perfect for those occasions! There are also links to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a …