Give The Gift Of Finding
Doing a little holiday shopping right now, aren’t ya? We all are! After I spent a nice tidy sum on Christmas gifts for my husband, he reminded me not to spend ‘too much’ because he may lose his new presents….
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How to Be the Best Guest Ever
MSG 21+ I love having guests over the holidays, but I also enjoy being a guest! It’s not only fun to travel, but I enjoy being a part of the lives of my friends and family in their homes. Here…
Zesty Jalapeno Lemon Jelly
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SKSHarvest #SeasonalSolutions #CollectiveBias School is back in full swing and thankfully I have a bit more time during the day to start planning…
Snow Globe Inspired Jar Toppers
These vintage inspired snow globe jar toppers are easy to make and perfect for gifts like candy, gift cards and other small goodies. Keep in mind that when you decorate and modify this canning lid, it’s no longer good for…
Host a Holiday Cookie Exchange (& Tasting!)
The holidays are all about spending time with friends and family and enjoying special treats. One of my most favorite holiday traditions is having a Cookie Exchange Party. As everyone is so busy around this time of year, I have…
Easy Olive Wreath
I was asked to bring a savory appetizer to a party tonight, and being short on time, this was the coolest & easiest appy that I could make! I raided a friend’s rosemary bush, and after washing the sprigs, I…
Step Off Elf On A Shelf, Here Comes Marvin The Mouse
When I was a young child, we would visit my Grandparents in Florida over the holidays. They told me the story of Marvin the Mouse, a gift bearing rodent, that would come bearing a gift each night for the 12…
A Repurposed Christmas
One of my fondest memories as a child was making our own garland for the Christmas tree. The garlands usually had a limited shelf life as we’d use real food items like cranberries, or popcorn. We also made seed balls…
Funny White Elephant Party Gifts
One of my MOST favorite Holiday traditions is having a White Elephant Gift Exchange Party. These parties are always hillarious, and it’s fun to see what people bring as well as fight over! White Elephant Exchanges are great for cocktail…
Holiday Gift Guide for Impossible People
Here’s the 2015 Holiday Gift Guide for those hard to shop for people! The list is also contains things that are very easy to order online, so you don’t have to run all around town. These suggestions are to make…
The Christmas Pickle Tradition
In what appears to be a tradition that originated from Bavarian roots, either in Germany, or from American-Germans, the Christmas pickle or Christmas Gerkin is one that is popular with kids and adults a like. I mean what better way…