Every year I enjoy sitting down and creating homemade Christmas ornaments to add to our tree, to give as gifts and/or to use as package toppers on the gifts that I'm giving. When giving them as gifts I try to come up with ornaments that will "mean" something to the person that I'm giving them to. * … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Personalized Scrabble Tile Christmas Ornaments
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Honey Vanilla Sugar Cookies Recipe
Are you ready to do some holiday cookie baking? If so, we've got a great recipe to share with you today! One of the classic cookies that I make during the holiday season is a good batch of Sugar Cookies. The recipe that we're sharing with you is a twist on that classic recipe and is courtesy of … [Read more...] about Honey Vanilla Sugar Cookies Recipe
Annual Holiday Tradition – A Visit to Hershey Sweet Lights
Every year my family has several holiday traditions that we enjoy doing together. One Christmas tradition is our annual trip down to Hershey Sweet Lights in Hershey, Pennsylvania. We've been visiting Sweet Lights every year for the past 6-7 years and it's something our grandchildren always look … [Read more...] about Annual Holiday Tradition – A Visit to Hershey Sweet Lights
Easy Snowman Seashell Christmas Ornaments
When we were down at the beach a few weeks ago I found around 30 of these long & slender razor clam shells lying around on the beach. I do a lot of crafting with seashells and finally found a few ways to use up those slender clam shells. You'll want to wash and thoroughly dry all shells before … [Read more...] about Easy Snowman Seashell Christmas Ornaments
Kid’s Crafts: Easy-to-Make Snowman Ornaments
During the holiday season I enjoy sitting down with my grandchildren and whipping up some easy-to-make ornaments for their Christmas tree. Last year we made a total of 12 different ornaments and this year we're hoping to do the same. My little grandson is only 3 years old, so I needed to come up … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Easy-to-Make Snowman Ornaments
Kurt Adler Capiz Shell Star Christmas Tree Topper
I the coastal life and everything that goes along with it. I enjoy taking long walks on the beach and breathing in the fresh air. When I'm hanging out at the beach I feel calmer and more relaxed. My love for the beach was instilled into my soul at a very young age. * This item was personally … [Read more...] about Kurt Adler Capiz Shell Star Christmas Tree Topper
Snowman and Penguin Mussel Shell Christmas Tree Ornaments
We enjoy collecting seashells and using them in various arts and craft projects around our home. When it comes to collecting seashells, you only want to collect unoccupied shells or shells from deceased animals. It is important that you immediately clean them up with fresh running tap water, air dry … [Read more...] about Snowman and Penguin Mussel Shell Christmas Tree Ornaments
7 Fun Sleds and Snow Toys for Kids
Every 2-3 years we get our children new sleds, snow toys and winter gear for Christmas. Those items should be updated every few years as your child grows and for safety reasons. You always want to make sure your sleds are in great working condition before letting a child use them. * This post … [Read more...] about 7 Fun Sleds and Snow Toys for Kids