To be honest, when it comes to Christmas crafts and recipes, I don't usually think much about snow. I mean, I have snowmen cookie cutters, but I don't think much about it because let's face it: I have worn shorts on Christmas more often than I have seen snow on Christmas. In fact, with the exception of a flurry here and there, I don't know if I've ever seen ...
12 Days of Christmas
12 Days of Christmas with Kids: Beads & Bends Christmas Tree Ornaments
I don't know about you, but when I need a craft to do with my kids, I usually need something that can be ready for their little hands to do in mere minutes and doesn't require a great deal of supervision. There are two main reasons for this: I am not great at planning ahead, and I usually need something to occupy the kids while I cook dinner. This craft is perfect for both! All ...
12 Days of Christmas: Candy Cane Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies and Christmas just go hand in hand, right? I love to make homemade sugar cookies with royal icing and sprinkles, but this year, the theme is simple. In case you're wondering, piping cookies is NOT simple. Ok, it's not rocket science, but it does require a few more steps than what I'm up for these days. These cookies, on the other hand, require only four easy steps, and your ...
12 Days of Christmas: Twiggy Tree Ornament
On the second day of Christmas.... We made Twiggy Tree Christmas Ornaments. I thought they turned out really cute, but my favorite part of this craft was the fact that my kids spent an hour or so outside playing together, trying to find the perfect twigs for the project. Anyone else needing to occupy kids for a while during the holidays? Just me? Oh well. To make the ...