We have a tradition of hosting a Gingerbread House Contest every year. We have done it for about 10 years now! We use to decorate the Gingerbread houses on Thanksgiving, after we ate dinner. One year I even made the gingerbread houses for everyone from scratch, that was a lot of work, but it sure made our house smell yummy! Now we buy the gingerbread houses and decorate them on it's own Gingerbread House Holiday Party. Sharing the gingerbread houses I bought this year. And also sharing a favorite Holiday Punch you will want to make at your next holiday party with a free printable! Thank you ... Read More
Holiday and Winter Front Porch 2022
We brought Christmas to our front porch for the Holidays! And this look will carry over nicely through the winter. This year feels a little more classic Christmas with greens and the glow of white Christmas lights. Plus my new favorite yard decor (bye bye giants skeletons) the cutest rattan reindeer! We have a lot of potted greens that get moved around the yard, I like the tall pine trees mixed in to feel more like Christmas, then I usually string lights on them for an extra festive look. Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post Holiday Front Porch- ... Read More
6 Creative Ways to Use Baskets- Holiday Ideas
I love baskets!! There are so many ways you can put a basket to good use. Baskets that are thrifted, gifted or brand new serve as both functional and decorative! Plus, they can be repurposed over and over. I rounded up a few creative ways that I use baskets, from holding a Christmas tree, stair storage, front door decor and more! Keep reading for all the fun ideas! Thank you The Home Depot for sponsoring this post #1- Stair Basket to Catch All #2- Strong Basket for Organizing #3- Basket for Plants #4- Basket for Christmas Tree #5- Basket for Gifts #6- ... Read More
Tuft & Needle Black Friday Sale and Christmas in Ella’s Room
We added a little Christmas magic to Ella's bedroom and wanted to share it! When I think about the holiday's, warm and cozy comes to mind, so in addition to putting up some Christmas decorations in her room we changed out a few of her bedding pieces too. Sharing all the details here-so if you are in the market for a new mattress, or an oversized duvet insert, now is the time to buy with Tuft & Needles Black Friday Sale! Thank you Tuft & Needle for sponsoring this post Ella's Tuft & Needle Mattress and Bedding- Tuft & Needle Black Friday Sale- Save up to ... Read More
9 Christmas Gift Guides- All in One Place and Favorite Things Game
I put all our Gift Guides in one place to make it easy for you to view! We have Christmas Gift Guides for Her, Him, Teen Boy, Teen Girl, Tween Girl, Kids, Families and Gifts under $25! Hope it inspires you and makes gift giving easy this year. My goal is to have all presents wrapped and everything done by end of November! I hate not being able to truly enjoy December. Bring on more time for puzzles, baking, games and time with family and friends! Stocking Stuffers for All Ages- 1-Christmas Gift Guide for Families- 2- Christmas Gift Guide Under $25 and Favorite Things Game- We ... Read More
Christmas in Finn’s Bedroom- Coziest Plaid Bedding
I changed Finn's bedding to classic flannel for the holidays and I am obsessed! I also added a small Christmas tree, so special for kids to add to the magic of Christmas, or even a strand of lights around their window. He loves it all, except for the Nutcrackers, he likes them in the day, but turns them around so they "aren't watching him" while he sleeps. Bless. Sharing Christmas magic in Finn's bedroom today! Thank you The Company Store for sponsoring this post The Company Store Favorites- ... Read More
Christmas in our Family Room- Fireplace Mantel, Christmas Tree and New Sofa
A few things to update you on in our family room! We are headed out of town for Thanksgiving and a soccer tournament, so my goal is to have the house decorated before we go. I find joy in decorating. The act of decorating. Decorating doesn't have to mean buying new things, it could be using what you have, but in a new way. Hopefully this gives you ideas or inspires you as you start to decorate. Ready to see Christmas decor in our family room? Christmas Tree- Fireplace Mantel- Our New Sofa- ... Read More
Christmas Gift Guide for Younger Boy 2022
Gift giving is so much fun. Kids make Christmas so magical. Their excitement makes all the holiday madness worth it. This guide is for (mostly boys) different ages up to about ten. Most of the items we have or someone we know has, and really enjoys it. If you are looking at ideas on making gift-giving easier in your own home, I like the rule of: Want, Need, Wear, Read. I love to give my kids something to read every year: We have discovered some of our favorite books and series this way.I love to give them something that is need: how about an alarm clock? Have they started ... Read More
Christmas Gift Guide Tween Girl 2022
Nothing beats bringing just the right gift and watching the recipient feel loved and remembered. Sometimes picking that perfect gift, though, can be hard. I have always found it helpful to get ideas from friends, with the help of my girls and my friends with girls, we put together some really cute and practical gifts. We hope you find something for your cutie! Sweater Jacket Lola loves this jacket and it is a super good material. Classic winter pattern. Purple Polaroid Camera This camera is good for many ages and prints out super cute photos! Ella hung the photos she printed ... Read More
Christmas Gift Guide Teen Girls 2022
Ella worked hard at putting this list together! I love it! So many great ideas for the teen girls on your shopping list! And so glad to have some ideas for her to get my shopping done early. Puffer Vest I have this vest and it goes with so many outfits. This vest is slimmer, I like it better other puffer vests that look like a marshmallow or a trash bag:)! Wearing the green version here (I got large) I also have the black one in medium. Checkered Sweater This sweater is super cute and doesn't shrink or get ruined when you put it in the wash. Dr Martens Chelsea ... Read More
