Maybe you love to put a unique spin on traditional holiday decor, or maybe you just dislike the idea of lugging home a tree, lugging it back out after the holidays, and still finding needles in your home months after Christmas. Whatever the reason, I have 10 christmas tree alternatives that may make even the …

Snow days! I don’t know about you, but for my family, the first one of the year is always cause for excitement. With the weather getting colder, I wanted a fun and creative way to make the most of our first snow day, so I put together this Snow Day Box! Don’t have kids yourself? …

I’m slowly putting some finishing touches on my own holiday decor (and probably will be until Christmas Eve, but that’s another story, though you can catch peeks here and there on my Instagram feed), and I wanted to spend a few minutes today sharing with you all some of the gorgeous images that have inspired me …

With a busy Etsy shop that requires weekly trips to a printer, my husband and I know the value of finding a reliable, fast, and easy-to-work with company. For a couple of years now, Staples Copy & Print has been our go-to (they even know us by name), so you can only imagine how excited I …

  Hard to believe, but we are well into December and I’m sure I’m not the only one with holiday gifts on her mind! Today, I’m sharing a fun, easy and customizable gift that everyone will love. This craft comes together quickly and is a great project idea for a kids craft or even a …

When it comes to holiday gift wrap, I love finding simple, inexpensive shortcuts that look anything but run-of-the-mill. It’s not a challenge to come up with something amazing if you have an hour and unlimited funds…but creating a clever, no-sew wine bag in 10 minutes and a couple of dollars? Much harder to pull off. …

An easy personalized Christmas gift wrap idea that the kids will love helping create!     When it comes to holiday gift wrapping, I am a firm believer that presentation is everything.   While a great gift is nice, taking the time to put a little thought, effort, and personalization into your gift wrap makes …

You may recall a post I did in the Spring sharing my love for GraphicStock, and I just couldn’t let the holidays pass us by without sharing a couple more freebies using GraphicStock images.   I’m sharing some free printable 2016 calendars with you all today. You can choose a design, personalize it with your own photo, print it out, and …

One of my favorite holiday traditions is our advent calendar. I enjoy creating it, and my kids definitely enjoy running to it each morning and finding their treat/activity. Last year, we did a puzzle advent calendar, where each day’s bag contained several pieces to put together, culminating in a completed puzzle, of course, on Christmas …

  There’s just something special about gifting (and receiving) baked goods for the holidays. It’s a thoughtful gift that is practically guaranteed to put a smile on the face (and belly!) of the recipient. And when you add a touch of creativity to an otherwise plain-jane container, it takes a great gift to the next level… Step 1: …

I know I’m not breaking any new ground by making this claim, but I’ll say it anyway because it’s so important: a good night’s sleep is so, so vital to every aspect of our health and well-being. Getting quality sleep helps us feel happier, stay more focused, look better, feel better and live longer (among many other …

Easy Mod Podged glitter ornaments are a quick and easy craft idea perfect for Christmas. Make as teacher gifts, gift toppers, or make for your own tree! I can’t say enough good things about these glitter ornaments. They are great for neighbor/teacher gifts, gift toppers, or to sell at holiday craft fairs! I chose gold …