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DIY Hot Chocolate Kit

November 2, 2015 by Alli 4 Comments

DIY Hot Chocolate Kit

Psst… Be sure to scroll down to the end of this post to enter an awesome giveaway! We’re giving a prize package of over $1500 worth of Christmas gifts to a lucky winner! I know. Halloween was just 2 days ago, and I’m already diving into the Christmas spirit. But guess what? I don’t even… 

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DIY Snowglobe

December 17, 2014 by Alli Leave a Comment

DIY Snowglobe

Things are a little lonely over at our house this week. The hubs is out of town, so we are Jonny-less. It’s all very sad. The exciting part is that he is in Arkansas, starting his new job! We never imagined that we’d be living in a tiny little town in Arkansas, but life can be… 

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Christmas Tree Window Decoration

December 12, 2014 by Alli Leave a Comment

Christmas Tree Window Decoration

I’m super excited about sharing this craft with you guys! I don’t know why, but it’s probably my favorite Christmas thing we’ve done so far. I just love how simple and beautiful it is. And it costs almost nothing, which is a huge bonus 🙂 Here’s what you need: Green, brown, and yellow paper (I… 

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5 Minute Christmas Ornament

December 10, 2014 by Alli 3 Comments

5 Minute Christmas Ornament

Did you ever have an idea that you thought was awesome? Then as it turns out… not so awesome? Yep. That would be these ornaments. Don’t get me wrong. They’re fun to make, super easy, and look adorable. But be warned: if you have a wild 18-month old that runs around terrorizing your Christmas decorations, edible ornaments… 

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Monthly Book Club: The Sweet Smell of Christmas

December 5, 2014 by Alli Leave a Comment

Monthly Book Club: The Sweet Smell of Christmas

I believe I’ve mentioned before, but in case you weren’t listening… CHRISTMAS IS MY FAVORITE. I love everything about it. So I was especially excited for Book Club this month. I chose an old classic, The Sweet Smell of Christmas* by Patricia M. Scarry {you can purchase it HERE*}. It’s actually a scratch-and-sniff book, which… 

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Snowman Marshmallow Pops

December 2, 2014 by Alli 3 Comments

Snowman Marshmallow Pops

 I told you I love marshmallow pops! I don’t think I will ever stop making them 🙂 These snowmen were so fun to make! I happen to really like how they turned out. When Sophie saw them, however, she said “Mom. They need hats.” *sigh* You can’t please everyone.

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Christmas Memory Game {FREE Printable!}

November 21, 2014 by Alli Leave a Comment

Christmas Memory Game {FREE Printable!}

We’re not big “game” people in our house, but one game we ALL love is memory. It’s one of the first games Sophie learned how to play, and she’s gotten pretty good! She has a habit of making up her own rules, though. It doesn’t matter how many times I explain them to her, she… 

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100+ Stocking Stuffer Ideas

November 19, 2014 by Alli 4 Comments

100+ Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Christmas is my all-time faaaaavorite holiday! I will never understand the people who hate listening to Christmas music in November. If you are one of those people, that’s fine. Let’s just agree to disagree. One of my favorite parts of Christmas is getting to fill my family’s stockings! I just love it. More than I… 

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