Every year as December approaches, we see rows and rows of new Christmas ornaments on shelves enticing us to spend. Yes, they are adorable, but if you’re looking to save money and avoid boxes of overflowing ornaments you only bring out once a year, I have the solution. If you ever made homemade ornaments as a kid, you’ve probably used some version of salt or baking soda … [Read more...] about Easy Two Ingredient Baking Soda Dough Christmas Ornaments
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Make a Statement: Costco’s 6′ Light-Up Nutcracker is the Ultimate Christmas Showstopper
If you're ready to impress the neighborhood and embrace the holiday spirit, Costco has just the thing: a 6-foot-tall nutcracker that lights up and plays music. Returning for its second year, this eye-catching decoration is a modern twist on a holiday classic. Thanks to Tchaikovsky's famous ballet of the same name, nutcrackers have been holiday symbols since 1892, … [Read more...] about Make a Statement: Costco’s 6′ Light-Up Nutcracker is the Ultimate Christmas Showstopper
7 Ways To Fill Clear Baubles with Foraged Finds
One of my favorite ways to decorate my home for the holidays is with items I find in my yard or neighborhood. Foraged bauble fillers add a natural element to your decor and, best of all, are free! Whether wandering through the woods or gathering sprigs from your garden, clear baubles make unique keepsakes that bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home. Let’s … [Read more...] about 7 Ways To Fill Clear Baubles with Foraged Finds
A Touch of Spring at Christmas – How to Grow Paperwhites in Winter
I love growing forced bulbs in the winter, especially around the holidays. It’s delightful with the cold, blustery weather outdoors, seeing the beautiful, clean white blossoms of paperwhites indoors. Now is the time of year to get them started so they will bloom in time for Christmas. Let’s pot them up together. Christmas Magic There is something magical about these … [Read more...] about A Touch of Spring at Christmas – How to Grow Paperwhites in Winter
How to Bleach Pine Cones for Unique Holiday Decor
Pine cones are a quintessential holiday decorative element. Their soft, rustic, and elegant appearance makes them the perfect addition to seasonal displays, wreaths, centerpieces, or even stand-alone accents in any room. Luckily for me, I have a steady supply of them right out my back door. But if you don't you can buy pine cones in bulk here for all of your crafting and … [Read more...] about How to Bleach Pine Cones for Unique Holiday Decor