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Our Annual Christmas Cookie Decorating Party

Our Annual Christmas Cookie Decorating Party

Our annual Christmas cookie decorating party is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. We've hosted this party for 10 years now (I think) and I will admit: it gets easier as the girls get older and can contribute more to the party prep! But, I'd encourage you...

How to style a Christmas movie night party

How to style a Christmas movie night party

There’s nothing my girls love more during the Christmas holiday then curling up with some snacks and watching Christmas movies. Whether it’s childhood favorites or a Hallmark Christmas movie marathon, we are here for the Christmas movies. And while nobody needs...

How to Make Santa Mug Floral Arrangement

How to Make Santa Mug Floral Arrangement

'Tis the season for mini floral arrangements! These are great for your Christmas party or to use as teacher or neighbor gifts. Just pair the flowers with a gift card and/or note, and you've got an easy to assemble gift. Santa Mug Floral Arrangement Supplies Dollar...

How to Make Christmas Tree Brownie Bites

How to Make Christmas Tree Brownie Bites

Any excuse for a brownie bite! I loved the fun ghost brownie bites I made for Halloween last year, and it occurred to me that I could just as easily make Christmas tree brownie bites. Christmas tree brownie supplies Brownie bites Green cupcake frosting Mini M&Ms...

How to Make a Simple Christmas Ornament Garland

How to Make a Simple Christmas Ornament Garland

If you love the look of the Pottery Barn mercury glass Christmas ornament garlands, but don't feel like spending $50 for one, I've got you covered. These garlands are so simple to make! You can get everything you need at Walmart or on Amazon for a fraction of the...

How to Make Grinch Nutter Butter Cookies

How to Make Grinch Nutter Butter Cookies

Tis the season to make Christmas cookies (and also do ALL the other things). So let's make cookies easier! Here's how to make Grinch Nutter Butter Cookies. They are fun for your How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie night, classroom treats, or… if you have a special...

How to host a Christmas cookie decorating party

How to host a Christmas cookie decorating party

Each year since the girls were elementary-school age, we've decorated Christmas cookies with their godmother. We've tried this a variety of ways -- including baking and decorating in the same day (whew! don't do it!) -- and I think we've finally got Christmas cookies...

How to Make Grinch Soda Floats

How to Make Grinch Soda Floats

Tis the season of special treats, and this past week, I couldn't stop singing "You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch..." I don't know why the Grinch has captured my attention, but it seemed only right to combine treats + the Grinch, which led me to making Grinch Soda Floats....

How to Have a Stress-Free Christmas

How to Have a Stress-Free Christmas

I know you’re thinking “stress-free” and “Christmas season” in the same sentence?! That can’t be! If you’re anything like me, there is always so much I want to do and make for Christmas, plus traditions to share with family around the holidays. My to-do list is so...

Tutorial: How to Make a Christmas Charcuterie Board for Kids

Tutorial: How to Make a Christmas Charcuterie Board for Kids

I had so much fun making my Thanksgiving charcuterie board, that I decided to repeat the process for Christmas. You can put together this board in minutes with just a little shopping (no baking required)! It also doubles as the centerpiece of your Christmas children’s...

My Parties: How to Style Santa’s Plaid Christmas Kids Table

My Parties: How to Style Santa’s Plaid Christmas Kids Table

The children's table is probably one of my favorite things to decorate for Christmas. I may pull out some of my favorite place settings, but I change it up a little each year. This year's theme combined plaid flannel and Santa to create Santa's Plaid Christmas Kids...

Four Ways to Style Your Chairs for Christmas

Four Ways to Style Your Chairs for Christmas

Today I’m sharing four ways to style your chairs for Christmas. Each one is easy and inexpensive. If Christmas is the holiday of "let no surface go undecorated," then I am here for the Christmas chair decorations! This year, I have a sick kiddo at home, so I had just...

My 2019 Christmas Dining Room (Easy Decorating ideas You Can Try)

My 2019 Christmas Dining Room (Easy Decorating ideas You Can Try)

My Christmas dining room decor this year is a bit of a high-low approach. My goal was to use mainly what I had in a new way. All I added was the wrapping paper and Merry Christmas wood centerpiece. This look is really all about layering. Use the wrapping paper as a...

Tutorial: How to Make a Nutcracker Wreath

Tutorial: How to Make a Nutcracker Wreath

I love an easy wreath. They are a great way to start your party at the front door. This nutcracker wreath definitely qualifies as easy — here's how to make it. If you want to try this idea for a birthday party, any narrow Christmas ornament would work. Just change up...

Tutorial: How to Make a Balloon Garland

Tutorial: How to Make a Balloon Garland

I shared this post over at Design Dazzle a couple weeks back, but I also wanted to make sure you didn't miss it. Balloon garlands are so much fun to make and add such impact to you party. I've used them a few times now, and I'm always shocked how quick and easy they...

Tutorial: How to Make a Felt Ball Garland

Tutorial: How to Make a Felt Ball Garland

Do you love felt ball garlands as much as I do? (Please say yes!) I think they are perfect for party layering -- which I am declaring a thing. I usually just buy my felt ball garlands, because they are pretty darn inexpensive on Etsy. But, I also wanted to try making...

My Parties: How to Host a Visit to Santa After-Party

My Parties: How to Host a Visit to Santa After-Party

The annual visit to Santa is so anticipated, yet so quick. You get the kids dressed up, they are all excited, THEY MEET SANTA, and then it's over. I say: take your kids to meet Santa with their little buddies, and then have them back to your house for a pint-sized...

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Don't miss my FREE Party Planning Cheat Sheets!

Don't miss my FREE party planning cheat sheets.

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