Celebrating this holiday season with a three year old, it’s important to me to make sure that he realizes that there’s a “reason for the season,” a reason that goes beyond Santa, presents, and a shiny tree. It’s important to me to help him realize that there are people less fortunate than ourselves, and that …

I’m back! Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. I wanted to give you a quick craft idea that you might actually have time to fit into your busy schedule. You can imagine this same idea for other seasons or occasions with different colored straws or “topper”. It would make a great centerpiece or …

Although it is hard to believe it’s that time of the year again already, all of the stores here have had their holiday decorations up for weeks. My neighbors’ front yards are full of lights and inflatable snow globes. People around me are already halfway through their holiday shopping! I’m not there yet, not even …

Happy Crafting!  Jillian here from Her Split Ends with a fun and easy ornament crafting idea. I was on the hunt for a fun project to use some of the leftover clothespins from a baby shower I hosted for my sweet sister-in-law.  When I stumbled across a little inspiration on Pinterest {shocker!} I knew just …

One of my very favorite parts of the holiday season is attending my friend, Meghan’s, annual Cookie Party. What could possibly be better than good friends, yummy food, and dozens of cookies all in one place? Not much I say. Traditionally, I make and bring these Gingerbread Snowflake cookies, adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe. They may …

One of the realities of parenthood is that the days may seem long, but the years are short. I love creating and gifting keepsakes around the holidays that are meaningful, beautiful, and that we’ll cherish for years to come. I recently purchased the Baby Handprint Ornament (currently on sale!) from Pottery Barn Kids, and it’ll definitely be one of those …

If you love Christmas crafting, this is the post for you! Sharing over 50+ Christmas Crafts for Adults! I can’t believe it’s already time to be thinking about Christmas crafts, but it is, and I’m so excited! I recently shared about Christmas Crafts for Toddlers, and knew it was time for an updated post for …

I’ll admit, I’m not nearly done decorating for Christmas yet (as in, my tree isn’t even up), but that doesn’t mean holiday decor is a no-show in our home so far. I’ve been having way more fun than I should decorating and changing out decor in a few well-loved corners of my home. I wanted …

Hello, Hello! Looking for an easy and delicious fudge recipe? You’ve come to the right place! Best part-no candy thermometer needed! Yep-this recipe’s a keeper. Ingredients: 2 tsp. plus 1 c. butter, divided 4 c. sugar 1 c. 2% milk 25 large marshmallows 1 pkg. milk chocolate chips 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 2 oz. …

Hello, hello! Next up for this year’s gift guide, is one of my very favorite online shops-Royal Design Studio! They’re generously offering 25% off all stencils all day long!! Wow! Use code BURLAP25. Check out their Stencil Ideas Blog for lots of inspiration, and be sure to like their Facebook page for news and special …

Hello! So happy to share with you all the gorgeous jewelry of Toby and Max! These unique and meaningful pieces would make great gifts and stocking stuffers for the lovely ladies in your life… Just for burlap+blue readers, use the coupon code “burlap” to receive 20% off your order! Any order of $50 or more will also …

Hello and happy Cyber Monday! This morning, I’m happy to share with you all Red Letter Words-where you can find beautiful and meaningful art for your home! Red Letter Words is offering 20% off sitewide through Monday night! I adore everything on Dee’s site-what a great Christmas gift one of these canvases would make! Happy …