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The Christmas pickle, or Christbaumschmuck, is a quirky holiday tradition that has captured hearts (and taste buds) worldwide. This peculiar custom, believed to have Bavarian origins, involves a glass pickle ornament hidden deep within the Christmas tree. A Lucky Find…
This is the perfect soup for a crisp Fall evening for dinner! Pairs perfectly with a salad and a glass of pinot noir or grenache. It’s also failproof, but you will need a food processor to crank this out with…
I’m planning a Father’s Day dinner to honor both my husband and my dad. While I’m busy with last-minute food preparations, my daughter will be entertaining everyone with a fun and easy show. Little kids with baby teeth and missing…
Are you even a Gen X’er if you didn’t have Ribbon Candy as a kid? My Grandmother used to put out beautiful crystal bowls filled with colorful satiny ribbon candy over the holidays. I think most of the candy I…
I absolutely love putting together gift baskets for friends and family. I try to choose items that I think are useful and of high quality. The Hygge Lifestyle has been very popular in 2022, especially in times uncertainty where we…
A ‘Favorite Things’ party is a super fun idea for a Girls Night and best of all, everyone goes home with presents! Here are the basic instructions: Choose one of your favorite things that costs $10 or less (as an sample budget -…
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…
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…
This morning I was looking through my emails and saw that many retailers are already having Black Friday sales. What? It’s only November 2nd! With that sentiment however, I was reminded that the Holiday season is almost upon us. With…
We made it through Halloween, but that hasn’t weakened my strong desire to have Pumpkin Spice EVERYTHING! Here’s a quick no-bake recipe for a fun Fall dessert that is a hit with both kids and adults. These Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake…
This beautiful succulent pumpkin project looks like it took a ton of time, but it’s so easy that you’ll find yourself decorating a whole pumpkin patch! This is a great project to do with friends because you can share supplies…
The BoredMom.com Gift Guide is here! The recommended items are good for a wide variety of friends and family, and won’t break the bank. These are THOUGHTFUL gifts that will be used and not tucked away in a cabinet or…
Father’s Day 2016 is right around the corner! Here’s some gift ideas that are for Dad, but maybe just an eensy teensy bit for you too, Mom. These are all practical gift ideas and things that Dad will really use…
If you don’t have a restful outdoor area to set up a Relaxtion Station for Mom, why not set her up with an Indoor Nook of Peace? If you’re wondering why Mom would want this at all, please see the…
As a Mother, I can tell you that going out to Mother’s Day Brunch at a crowded restaurant is mundane cattle-call torture. It’s not intimate and it feels forced. Long lines, poorly prepared food and tables jammed in together like…
