Fudgy Mint Squares are a delicious treat for the holidays! They’re also great for sharing! I found this recipe many years ago, and they have become a favorite at our house. These fudgy mint squares are basically a brownie-type crust with a layer of minty cream cheese (kind of like cheese cake but thicker), topped …
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix paired with marshmallows and a mug makes a great gift for a teacher, coworker, neighbor, or friend. Free printable gift tags included! One of my favorite winter treats is hot cocoa. I worked at a church camp as a teen, and they had the best homemade hot chocolate mix ever. I’ve …
For under $5, you can make a Memory Book to record fun stories about your children, memories from a vacation, and more. A fabulous keepsake! When Miss Magoo was born, I looked all over for a baby book. I was so excited to record everything about her (I know, first child and all that). However, …
Do you need an easy Christmas present for your neighbors, coworkers, or those long-lost relatives that come to Aunt Gertrude’s house that you’re supposed to give a present to? Then look no further than these delicious, sure-to-please hot chocolate reindeer. Christmas will be here before we know it, and there are always gifts to be …
Making your own Geometric Cinnamon Stick Ornament is fun, easy, and smells great! One of my favorite Christmas traditions with my kids is making ornaments. We’ve made really simple ones out of craft sticks when the kids were little. We’ve made Keepsake Ornaments from clay, and others that I’ve never shared on the blog. But …
These simple scarves are easy enough a gift for kids to make on their own! Perfect if your kids need to make some last-minute gifts! Contains affiliate links. When you order using these links, we receive a small portion, but your cost stays the same! At my house, I’ve tried so hard to get the …
Sew an adorable pioneer dress for your Little House on the Prairie fan! My daughter is ridiculously crazy about Little House on the Prairie. Basically, every day here at my house consists of playing Little House on the Prairie or Star Wars, or both. We are on our second time reading through the book series. …
Learn how to make your own Elderberry Syrup to help prevent and fight the flu! I’ve wanted to make elderberry syrup for quite some time. But I had two problems: I didn’t have any elderberries, and I wanted to find a recipe that didn’t require alcohol. It’s not that I have a problem with alcohol, …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidayGlow #CollectiveBias A few weeks ago I had an appointment for my annual. Every woman’s favorite day, for sure. So there I am sitting on the examining table clothed in a gown and sheet. And I looked down …
This Mother’s Day Cookie Bouquet is a fun mother’s day treat & craft all in one. It would make a great & tasty gift for a Grandma! My kids loved making this cookie bouquet and we even made some butterfly cookies to go in the bouquet too. I was so pleased with how these cookies …
Make a coffee scrub that’s so natural, you could eat it! Great for invigorating and firming the skin, while exfoliating and hydrating! I love coffee. I love the taste of it, but I also love the smell of it. And I love that coffee is great for your skin. Coffee invigorates the skin, and it’s …
Looking for easy & great homemade gifts for all the people on your Christmas list. Do you love making some of your own gifts? I do when I have time. Whether it’s collecting fun stuff in a mason jar or sewing up a fun apron, homemade gifts are fun to make and fun to receive! …