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Top 10 Christmas Crafts for Kids

Dec

2012

There are a ton of Kid's Christmas crafts out there, but the projects I am featuring today are not only adorable, but they are super SIMPLE and fun activities for kids! Most of the projects only require a few materials to complete, and they are great for kids of all ages. Here is my list, of the Top 10 Christmas Crafts for Kids, in no particular order… 1. Five Finger Snowmen Ornament, from Full of Great Ideas ~ A friend of mine had a version of this on her tree years ago and I loved it … [Read more...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Christmas Ideas, from Homework

Dec

2012

by Stephanie 6 Comments

Carolyn's site Homework is absolutely beautiful! Today I'd like to spotlight some fun Christmas ideas she has for this holiday season: This cute place card idea is made from cardboard and Kosher Salt- I love it! Find the How To HERE. This Miniature Yule Log is darling! Need a last-minute neighbor gift? I love this idea of nicely packaging all the ingredients for Snowman Soup! You could personalize a gift card with these Gift Card Holders. Her Snowy Gift Wrap is … [Read more...]

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Tic Tac Christmas Labels // Free Printable

Dec

2012

by Sarah 19 Comments

I had such a HUGE response to the Halloween Tic Tac Labels, and some of you even asked if I would do Christmas ones. Well, dear friends, here ya go! Need a quick and quirky gift for a teacher, fellow student, or just want something fun for stocking stuffers? Then look no further. Tic Tac Christmas Labels. Bam. Easy, cheap and super cute. First, you'll need to pick which one(s) you want to create: snowman poop // white christmas tree seeds // green reindeer noses // … [Read more...]

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Melted Snowman Cookies

Dec

2012

by Megan 18 Comments

This was the most popular post on my other blog, Crazy Domestic. It has been pinned over 200,000 times! Let's take a look: I saw a picture of these the other day on Allrecipes.com and thought it was such a cute idea, I had to try it. After googleing it, I found a good tutorial on Stacy's Sweet Shop. I modified a few things to make it more simple for me (less homemade more store bought). Here's what I used: •1 package Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix •10 large marshmallows •Betty … [Read more...]

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Christmas Cookies: Gingersnaps with Dark Chocolate Chips

Dec

2012

by Todays Post 4 Comments

After the Thanksgiving turkey, potatoes, rolls, and pies have been eaten and a food induced coma has ensued, we wake up and it is officially the Christmas season. With Christmas comes a whole new kind of cooking and baking. We bake for our neighbors, for friends, co-workers, teachers, Santa, and ourselves. There are cookie exchange parties. There are plates of goodies to be made for Christmas deliveries. Then of course we can't forget the cookies made for Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. I can … [Read more...]

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