Do you get tons of holiday cards every year? What do you do with them? How about, reuse them! DIY Gift Tags for Christmas! Keep your favorite ones but use the rest to make holiday gift tags for the following Christmas. I actually do that for all types of cards, including Birthday cards. If you like the design, you can cut it into a circle or shape and use as a gift tag.
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I definitely used to be materialistic growing up. But as I got older I learned to be a minimalist. Thanks to my husband, of course. Quality over quantity with clothes. And I have to say my closet has kept nicely with clothes that has lasted with classic outfits. As adults it is easy to become a minimalist. Is it easy to be a minimalist with children? Especially for Christmas? Of course it is! With my tips I can help you become a minimalist for everyone at home!
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Isn’t it fun to make Christmas crafts!? It’s even more fun crafting with kids! Most kid crafts don’t last long as most are made with construction paper and may only last for one holiday season. What about making some crafts that you can use every holiday season and on a budget? How about making DIY easy Christmas window clings? All you need is fabric paints, parchment paper and templates! I bought some fabric paint at Michaels for a reasonable price that came out to about $9 using the coupons they offer weekly. Parchment paper, costs about $3-4 dollars and templates you can print or use other pictures you may have in coloring books or magazines, you may have lying around. Even kids picture books! Of course if you draw well or you like to create your own designs you don’t need templates.
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Christmas is right around the corner and this year I am way behind on my shopping! With the pandemic, I haven’t been the most enthusiastic to do any Christmas shopping. By December 1st I would have had everything done by now. My list is definitely smaller this year and I definitely like to budget my Christmas list. Can you come up with 5 ideas? I know! It is super hard to come up with ideas for every person on your list! How about 25 Christmas Gift Ideas on a Budget, under $20?! This list will definitely help you ?
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Receiving gift baskets are great, if it’s made right. I have seen gift basket’s that are not worth making. The smell of soap that will give your skin a rash. Then there is the scent that is too strong. I think over the years gift baskets have definitely improved, in store. However, there are many pre-made gift baskets sold for double the price of what you could make yourself for way less! Would you like to know how to make a wine gift basket?
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Every Christmas I make Chocolate Peppermint Bark. I should say every December, as I make it a few times for my home and to gift! I enjoy making goodies that don’t require much work since I am usually making large batches. My favorite Christmas goodie is BARK! It is super easy and no cooking required! You really can’t mess this up unless you scare the chocolate during the double boiler method with water. If that’s the case, melt your chocolate in the microwave.
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Kids make all sorts of things at school during the month of December. Over the years it becomes a collection of things. The first year, as a parent, you are excited and display these crafts on your Christmas tree. But year after year your tree becomes too cluttered and way to many crafts that don’t go with your own Christmas decorations. Why not make a Kids Christmas Tree Craft? Also known as a memory tree.
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I love Christmas! All the things you have to do just to prepare for the holiday. You need to purchase gifts, wrap, decorate your home, prepare a meal. Wow, a lot! To get ready and not overwhelm myself. I make a list of everyone I need to buy gifts for. I make a list for all the kids, the adults, another for teachers, bus drivers and coaches and then a separate list for my kids and husband. I honestly make this list in October, just to have since we always have new babies in the family. I don’t want to forget anyone!
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Don’t we all love thanksgiving leftovers? For one, no cooking and two its a comforting meal. But I must admit, after having the same meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner the next day I do get a bit tired of it on day 2 of leftovers. You can either freeze those leftovers or put them to use!
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Do you have a favorite side dish for Thanksgiving? I really love all my sides but my ultimate favorite is sautéed brussels sprouts and carrots with bacon. It is a must for Thanksgiving. It’s full of fall colors and tastes amazing. Brussels sprouts and carrots with bacon is perfect, since there are so many dishes to already make. You don’t have to worry about using multiple pans. I love roasted vegetables but this is one of the few vegetable dishes I like to sauté.
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