Have you seen those massive outdoor Christmas lights popping up on your social media feeds? Like other trends (we've already covered the Grinch cocktails and baking soda ornaments), this one has been around for a while but is doing the rounds again this year. And I've been obsessed ever since I spotted them. The problem is that the tutorials I've seen for these lights … [Read more...] about How to Make Giant Outdoor Christmas Lights
Edible Snow Globes: the Easy 10-Minute Christmas Dessert
Hosting Christmas dinner (or any holiday party) can be stressful. While I love the planning process and coming up with a menu several weeks in advance, there are always curveballs on the day you may not expect. When you’re hosting a party, the last thing you want is to be stuck in the kitchen for hours while everyone else is having fun. One of my favorite hacks to prevent … [Read more...] about Edible Snow Globes: the Easy 10-Minute Christmas Dessert
Why Do We Hang Christmas Stockings?
Every year, my family hangs up Christmas stockings as early as possible, waiting in excitement for them to be filled. The shape of the stocking itself has become a Christmas symbol, which is strange considering it would just be the shape of a regular sock at any other time of year. But that won't stop me from making sock-shaped cookies this December. This interesting … [Read more...] about Why Do We Hang Christmas Stockings?
Easy Christmas Tree Chocolate Brownies
With so many holiday baking options out there, it's hard to decide what to try first. But whether you're an expert baker or a cooking novice, I always recommend brownies for a couple of reasons. These Christmas tree versions are the perfect choice for the holiday season. For starters, baking Christmas tree brownies takes very little time. If you don't want to spend hours in … [Read more...] about Easy Christmas Tree Chocolate Brownies
11 Unique Pine Cone Crafts You’ve Got To Try
Pine cones are the ideal holiday decoration. Not only are they easy to find (and free), but there are an almost infinite number of ways you can use and decorate with them. They look good on their own, or with a few tweaks and some creativity, you can turn them into something completely different. There are many standard pine cone crafts or DIYs that pop up around the … [Read more...] about 11 Unique Pine Cone Crafts You’ve Got To Try