Tag: Christmas

Sugar Cookie Bars

Sugar Cookie Bars

These sugar cookie bars are perfect if you love sugar cookies but don’t love all the work of traditional cut out cookies. One pan, no cookie cutters, plus they have sprinkles! I love sugar cookies, but I don’t make them very often because they are so time consuming to roll out, cut, bake, frost and decorate.

DIY Word Ornaments from Your Handwriting

DIY Word Ornaments from Your Handwriting

Personalize your tree with these quick and easy to make 5-minute ornaments made from your handwriting and some glitter wire. Use seasonal words or your family names to create one of a kind Christmas tree decorations which are also perfect as a hostess gift or gift tags.  During the holiday season, I seem to make

My Friday Five – December Already?

My Friday Five – December Already?

It’s been a while since I’ve done a Friday Five post. November was pretty much a whirlwind with birthday celebrations, a few trips, and our busiest season at work. December has come up way too fast, but I’m embracing it and jumping right into the holiday spirit, even though it’s a bit shocking that it’s

Upcycled Sweater Holiday Crafts

Upcycled Sweater Holiday Crafts

Before you throw out that sweater you no longer wear or no longer fits, consider upcycling it into these holiday crafts including a sweater pillow, Christmas tree or wine bottle holder. These make great decor for your home or  handmade gifts. Before I donate clothes anymore, I always take a second look at my items

My Friday Five – Christmas

My Friday Five – Christmas

I hope you all had a joyous time with your families and loved ones over Christmas. My heart (and stomach) felt very full! We’re off to my mom’s today for some more, so here are my Friday Five. 1. Up Before Dawn – Carter is at such a fun age for Christmas. He really believes in

My Friday Five – ‘Twas the Week Before Christmas

My Friday Five – ‘Twas the Week Before Christmas

It’s hard to believe we’re less than a week out from Christmas. Where does the time go? I still have some last minute shopping to do and a lot of things to finish up at the office before I’m off for the holidays. With that, here’s this week’s Friday Five. 1. Pretty Lights – It

Elf on the Shelf Swap

Elf on the Shelf Swap

Organize an Elf on the Shelf swap. Each person makes just one set of props, but gets several others in return  (like a cookie exchange). All the creativity with a lot less work! For all of the things I like to be creative with, I’ve found Elf on the Shelf isn’t one of them. It’s already