Some of the earliest memories of Christmas crafting involve pinecones, paint, beads, glue, and a lot of laughter. There’s something about making up holiday décor with natural elements like pinecones that we can find everywhere this time of year. And if you’re anything like me and eager to make some beautiful gifts but not so …
What does Christmas sound like? During this holiday, all you can hear around you is laughter, festive music, and colorful jingle bells! No sound is more intertwined with this holiday season than the sweet tinkling of Christmas bells. Not only do these bells sound delightful, but they’re also great at dressing up your home. Learn …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, they say – and I happen to agree! The holiday season can be such a celebratory, uplifting, wonderful time for reliving and making new memories, whatever holidays you celebrate in your household. In ours, we happen to celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah, and so finding the right …
If you live in a region where temperatures regularly get below freezing during the winter, you have probably heard about the dangers of freezing pipes. The water in your pipes can freeze just as much as any other type of water. They run outside and will not be as protected as the rest of your …
Read moreHow to Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter
It’s that exciting time of year again when all those festive decorations come out of storage. It also happens to be the season of inclement weather. Depending on where you are, that inclement weather can turn down right severe. The type of weather that can quickly tear your outdoor decorations down if you haven’t used …
Christmas is one of the prettiest holidays of the year, with all the bright colors, shimmering tinsel, blinking lights, and cinnamon-spiced everything. It’s easy to see how these festivities can lift everyone’s mood no matter how cold the winter gets! As holiday decor goes, Christmas wreaths are a versatile must-have fit for every home. They’re …
There are many reasons why I love the holiday season, delicious food, spending time with family, and gift-giving. However, the one thing I was always the most obsessed with was the outdoor decorations. What I enjoy using the most when decorating outside are Christmas lights. For the past couple of seasons, my number one DIY …
Read moreHow To Make An Outdoor Christmas Tree Made of Lights
There are so many more seasons for wreaths than just Christmas. I love hanging wreaths around the front and back doors all seasons. But I’ve had difficulty finding lovely winter wreaths that I’d be proud to hang up on my door when that Christmas wreath comes down. Being crafty, though, I have tons of options …
When Thanksgiving rolls around, one of the biggest sources of anxiety is the cooking of the turkey. There are many stories about cooking the turkey wrong. That’s why it is easy to focus on the downsides of it. Plus, most people don’t cook a whole turkey very often, so the odds are good you don’t …
When winter is closer and the weather starts to get cold, you will want to protect your home as best as you can. Cold temperatures and moisture can cause severe damage in many different areas of your house, and if you aren’t prepared for them, you can end up with costly repairs to make. Knowing …