Category: Holidays
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 10
Take a bubble bath tonight and listen to instrumental Christmas carols … or put it on your calendar for another date this week and do not cancel.
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 3
The fact that we are in December and Christmas is right around the corner is getting more real to me. Today our Brownie Girl Scout troop is helping to decorate the church for Christmas and is wrapping gifts each of our families have donated to give to our sponsored family. It’s definitely beginning to look…
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 2
Are you joining me in the simple daily advent activities each day this month until Christmas Day? If so, here’s your refreshment for today, December 2:
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Simple Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 1
You don’t need me to tell you that Christmas is right around the corner and all that entails. We all know how joyful this season is supposed to be, yet often it gets hijacked by stress. Back in 2008, I created and shared an Advent calendar of rejuvenating and centering activities to do each day…
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Get ready for Fall with DIY projects
Are you ready to welcome Fall into your home with some decorations you can make yourself? We’ve found the best DIY Fall Decor projects on the web and assembled a collection of links and photos to make it easy for you to find them. Click the image below to see what we’ve found and get…
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DIY Christmas Decor: Dining Table Decor
A decorated dining table always makes a Christmas meal seem a bit more festive. Setting a pretty table really doesn’t have to be that complicated. It can be as simple as gathering a few items and grouping them together. Here are a few DIY ideas that we’ve spotted online that can add some sparkle to your…
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DIY Christmas Decor: Christmas Tree Decorations
When it comes to Christmas decorations, most families enjoy setting up a Christmas tree in their home. Real or artificial, a Christmas tree is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday and display ornaments that have special meaning to us. I would bet that most Christmas trees have a least an ornament or two that are homemade. Ornaments also make…
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DIY Christmas Decor: Gingerbread House Fun
Gingerbread Houses are a clear signal that the Christmas season is here! Of course, you can pick up a ready-made kit at the local store to assemble and use to decorate your home. But, if you’re a little more adventurous, here are a few DIY Gingerbread House ideas of the edible and non-edible kind. Your…
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DIY Christmas Decorations: Outdoor Decor
Make your guests feel welcome before they even step over your threshold with festive outdoor decor! Check out these ideas that we’ve spotted online to help you give your front door or porch a special look: Easy Holiday Wreath from Hoosier Homemade: Learn how to make this simple wreath from Liz! She created it in…
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DIY Christmas Decor: Mantel Decorations
Whether you have a fireplace mantel to decorate or just the top of a bookshelf, there are so many wonderful ways to create a Christmas “mantel.” If you’ve never decorated a mantel before, Lisa has some step-by-step mantel decorating tips that you might like to check out for a little guidance to get you started.…
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DIY Christmas Decorations: Countdown to Christmas!
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s time to get ready for Christmas! December 1st is on Saturday, so you still have some time to create a special way to celebrate the days leading up to Christmas with your family. Here are some fun ways to countdown to Christmas in a decorative way! Jesse Tree…
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DIY Fall Decor: Nature Frames
Looking for something to keep kids happy and occupied during your Thanksgiving preparations? Let them collect sticks from outside and create their own nature frames. Stop by Life as MOM for this nature frame tutorial. Have a non-meal-preparing adult oversee the project. Do you have a DIY Holiday Decor post on your blog that you’d…
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DIY Fall Decor: Mason Jar Candles
Candlelight can make a home so inviting. Make a few of these mason jar candles to enhance your fall decor — either inside or outside. Stop by It All Started with Paint to see Linda’s mason jar candle project tutorial and learn how to make your own. Do you have a DIY Holiday Decor post on…
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DIY Fall Decor: Braided “Vine” Napkin Rings
Thanksgiving will be here before you know it! Add a special touch to your dining table with these DIY Braided “Vine” Napkin Rings from DIY Your Way. Do you have a DIY Fall Decor post on your blog that you’d like for us to share? Send us an email with the link and we’ll see…
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DIY Fall Decor: Fabric Chain Garland
Fabric chain garlands are a homey way to add a little color to your Fall Decor. Liz from Hoosier Homemade has a great tutorial on how to make a fabric chain garland. You can also adapt this craft for other seasons by altering your color scheme. Do you have a DIY Fall Decor post on your…