I don’t know about you, but I love picking up pine cones in the fall when I’m out walking in the woods. They’re the perfect pocket-sized piece of nature to take with you and bring some of the forest into your home. While they look great au natural in a basket or bowl, they’re a wonderfully useful crafting material, too. Whether you’re looking to make Halloween decorations, … [Read more...] about Collecting & Preparing Pine Cones For Crafting: Why You HAVE to Bake Them First
The Christmas Pickle: the Fun German Tradition No One in Germany Has Heard Of
Ah, Christmas! It's a season bursting with traditions, each more nostalgic and heartwarming than the last. We hang stockings by the fireplace – real, electric, or imagined. We bake gingerbread men that never look as good as the ones in the picture. (Why is mine giving me the side-eye?) And we deck the halls with DIY garlands we found on Pinterest that you know will fall apart … [Read more...] about The Christmas Pickle: the Fun German Tradition No One in Germany Has Heard Of
10 Christmas Traditions from Around the World to Bring Home for the Holidays
Christmas is celebrated in countless ways around the globe, with each country adding its own unique cultural flair to the holiday season. From festive feasts to quirky customs, if you're looking to add a new take on your own holiday celebrations, we've got some fun suggestions. Let's take a look at ten different countries and discover some of the ways in which they celebrate … [Read more...] about 10 Christmas Traditions from Around the World to Bring Home for the Holidays