The holidays are just around the corner, and while Christmas can be such a wonderful time of year, it can also be very expensive. Between buying a lot of food and drink, seeing friends and loved ones to do fun, festive things, and finding everyone the perfect gift, by January 1st, your bank account … [Read more...] about Budget-Friendly Christmas Gift Ideas
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Hand-Painted Seashells with Pearls Christmas Tree Ornaments
During the holiday season I like to set up a 5 foot artificial Christmas tree and decorate it with coastal and beach-style ornaments. About 75% of the ornaments are purchased with the other 25% being handmade by me. I love decking out my tree with beautifully painted seashells and today I'm going to … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Seashells with Pearls Christmas Tree Ornaments
Classic Sand Tarts Cookies for Christmas
One of my favorite cookies to make during the holiday season is classic Sand Tarts. I fell in-love with these cookies when I was a teenager and have been making them ever since. They're one of your classic Christmas cookies. * This post may contain affiliate links. These cookies do take a few … [Read more...] about Classic Sand Tarts Cookies for Christmas
Kid’s Crafts: Painted Penguin Seashells
If you've been following this blog for the past 10 years you'll already know that we're a big crafting family. I enjoy getting together with my granddaughter twice a month to work on arts and craft projects. The holiday season is here and we've ramped up all of our crafting fun! * This post … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Painted Penguin Seashells
Easy Drop Sugar Cookies Recipe
Every year on December 1st I like to start my holiday baking. I will start off the season by making a batch or two of homemade Christmas cookies. My family loves sugar cookies and my granddaughter enjoys helping me make them. Just like any kid...her favorite part is decorating them! * This post … [Read more...] about Easy Drop Sugar Cookies Recipe
Kid’s Craft Project: Easy Painted Christmas Holiday Seashells
My grandchildren love to sit down and work on various arts & craft projects with me. When it comes to decorative paint, they love painting on found objects like driftwood, seashells, river rocks, etc. This project is great for children age 5 years and up. They will need a little bit of adult … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project: Easy Painted Christmas Holiday Seashells
Creative Haven Christmas Charm Coloring Book
Cozy up with 31 charming holiday scenes that capture the magic of Christmas, including festive carolers, winter wreaths, detailed scarves and sweaters, a classic train set, decorated trees, and much more. Designed for experienced colorists, Christmas Charm and other Creative Haven® adult coloring … [Read more...] about Creative Haven Christmas Charm Coloring Book
Creative Haven Christmas Ornaments Coloring Book
Celebrate the spirit of the season with 31 captivating illustrations of Christmas ornaments in all shapes and sizes. Each detailed design is filled with beautiful baubles emblazoned with angels, snowflakes, Santas, snowmen, bows, bells, and other merry motifs. Plus, many feature festive borders that … [Read more...] about Creative Haven Christmas Ornaments Coloring Book