Did you know that the modern-day Santa Claus has roots in a very old tradition? St. Nick–the real St. Nicholas–lived in the third century A.D. Although he was born to a wealthy family, he used his entire inheritance to help the poor. He also had a great love for children. There are many legends surrounding …
Christmas Crafts and Recipes
Christmas is coming up and you know what that means: eggnog, cinnamon rolls, and holiday cheer! This recipe takes the best of both worlds to make an irresistible breakfast for Christmas morning or dessert treat after your big holiday meal. This recipe starts off simply. It’s made with frozen dinner rolls that are covered in …
If you’re craving a delicious, sweet treat this winter season, look no further than these 25 eggnog desserts. From cookies to cakes, pies to ice cream – there are plenty of options for every time of day!Some recipes even include vegan or gluten-free substitutions so that everyone can enjoy the holiday flavor. And don’t forget …
Who loves the Grinch? This classic holiday character is a favorite for us, and we’re celebrating with yet another Grinch craft. This time, we’re making a DIY Grinch ornament. It’s a cute little keepsake the kids can make to decorate the tree or give to family. The heart is made with thumbprints! If you’d like …
Want to spruce up your door for Christmas? This DIY Grinch wreath is just the thing! It’s cute, whimsical, and based on a holiday classic. What could be better? Make your own Grinch wreath using mostly Dollar Tree items and a recycled cereal box. Really! You’ll turn that cereal box into a pretty convincing-looking chimney …
Do you have a little scientist in the family? What better way to get them engaged in learning than with these 30 Christmas science experiments for kids. We’ve compiled a list of easy, hands-on experiments that will help your child learn about everything from the power of magnets, the science behind acid-base reactions, and how to make …
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer saves the day again with these adorable reindeer treats that are perfect for your holiday parties and get-togethers. Whether you’re looking for a fun snack to make with the kids or party favors to give out after your annual Christmas bash, you’ll find so many creative and festive ideas here. We’ve …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are 100% mine. You’ve decided you’re going to have a holiday party. You’ve invited guests. You’ve envisioned your family and friends laughing and reminiscing together. But a few days before your get-together you start stressing. Will the decorations …
Are you looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list? You’re in luck! I’ve teamed up with 10 other bloggers to bring you the ULTIMATE holiday gift guide with loads of unique ideas for everyone on your list. Finding the perfect gifts is difficult this time of year. You want to give something …
Since we tend to spend a lot of time indoors in the winter, it’s no wonder snowman crafts for kids are so popular! Cool weather outdoors and warm, snuggly conditions indoors make it the perfect opportunity for being creative. But we know adults love to get crafty, too, so we’ve rounded up some gorgeous snowman …
The holidays creep up on us sometimes, don’t they? One day, you’re buying costumes and taking the kids Trick or Treating, and then you blink, and they’re sitting on Santa’s lap for a photo. Where did the time go? How did you end up so unprepared for the holidays again? Well, if you’re like most …
I used to be that person… you know the one… no ornament storage plan whatsoever. I’d open up the Christmas decorations bins, excited to put the tree up only to find a heaping mess of ornaments, lights, garland, and all the other trimmings that go with the tree. I was usually so ready to get …
As soon as seasons change from summer to fall, my kids start dreaming of Christmas! They start planning what to write to Santa, thinking about Christmas presents to make and give to their friends and all the kids crafts they can make to help decorate our home over holidays! Is it same with your kids? …
December is undoubtedly my favorite month of the year. Having a December bucket list helps me make the month as magical as possible for my family. Use this printable December bucket list to help your family have a delightful December too! Get this January bucket list to work on once the holidays are over! Did …
Let your kids help make some special gifts and ornaments this year. These handprint Christmas crafts are the perfect keepsakes for not only yourself, but for grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and the rest of the extended family. Make a card, a gift, an ornament or a gift tie-on using tiny handprints and a little creativity.
We’ve done Elf on the Shelf a little bit here and there during previous years, but since this is the first year that our son is really *into it*, we’re being pretty consistent about it. Here’s where we’ll share our 2016 elf on the shelf ideas. Keep in mind that the pictures may not be …
Celebrate winter with this cute little snowman toilet paper roll craft that’s perfect for preschoolers. It’s a wonderful kids’ craft for a snow day! Plus, if you make crafts with your kids fairly regularly, you probably already have everything you need – toilet paper rolls, pipe cleaners, yarn, beads, and paint. These cute little toilet …
Spread some holiday cheer with this thick, creamy, coconuty Puerto Rican eggnog recipe. You’ll love this delicious twist on old fashioned eggnog. In fact, if you’ve never really been a fan of the stuff, I bet you’ll drink this right up. Cheers! This recipe comes from Joyce at My Stay at Home Adventures! Puerto Rican …
This handprint Christmas tree card is a fun craft for the kids that you’ll want to keep for the memory books. It’s a wonderful way to send seasons greetings to grandparents, aunts, uncles and other extended family, too.
These snowman popsicle stick ornaments will look adorable on your tree this year! You can also leave the ribbon and beads off to use them as winter bookmarks instead. This is an easy craft for preschoolers!
Want to include your cat in the Christmas festivities this year? We’re going to show you how to make something super cool and easy: paw print ornaments made from salt dough. This is perfect for all pet owners, whether you have a cat or a dog. It’s a great way to make a keepsake of …
This double-sided Elmo and Grover ornament is based on the kiddo’s favorite book, Another Monster at the End of This Book. This post contains affiliate links. When we chose our book for the kid-made book-based ornament series, I hoped that my son would choose a really interesting story, but he went for his favorite book (this …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #OreoCookieBalls #CollectiveBias Every year, my family requests OREO Cookie Balls as THE homemade gift they’d like from me. This year, I thought I’d put a spin on the original recipe by rolling them in shredded coconut. The result? These …