This easy tutorial will show you how to cut Star Wars snowflakes using a Cricut cutting machine, perfect for anyone with the scissor skills of a kindergartner like me!
Free 3D Cactus Christmas Card Craft
What’s prettier than a tree decorated with lights? A cactus decorated with lights! This spinning cactus with holiday lights is the perfect Christmas card craft to let your kids make for your friends and family.
Tween & Teen Gift Guide
As my kids have gotten older, I’ve found it hard to find gifts they really want. Sometimes it’s like pulling teeth to get a good list of ideas together. So I’m sharing a tween and teen gift guide to help anyone else that needs ideas for older kids. I hope it helps someone else! Teen read more »
Tucson Toy Drives 2020
Help spread a little joy this holiday season by donating a new toy to a child in need. There are lots of organizations hosting holiday toy drives with donation locations around Tucson. I want it easy to find the Tucson Toy Drives, so check out my list below! News 4 Tucson Season 4 Hope Drive read more »
Star Wars Christmas Ideas: Food, Fun and Crafts
Since my mind has been extremely Star Wars focused lately and it’s spilling over into my Christmas projects, I thought it’d be fun to round up lots of fun Star Wars Christmas ideas. Check out this fun list of Star Wars Christmas recipes, decorations, crafts and gift ideas. DIY Star Wars Christmas Ideas DIY Star read more »
Elf On The Shelf Names
Who chooses an elf’s name? Santa? The elf? Or perhaps your child? If you are about to name a new elf that just showed up at your house, check out this huge list of 100 elf on the shelf names. I’ve included a printable of 120 elf names below, free to download. What are good read more »
DIY Fortnite Ornament
My boys get a new ornament each year, it’s a tradition I love because all of the ornaments on our tree are sentimental. This year I made Elliot a Fortnite Tomato Head ornament to match his Tomato Head costume from Halloween. How to make a Fortnite Ornament This is a pretty simple ornament to create read more »
DIY Star Wars Lightsaber Lights
I am so excited to share this fun DIY Star Wars project with you. It’s perfect for anyone that loves Star Wars and the holidays! Who’s ready to make your own set of DIY Star Wars Lightsaber lights! DIY Lightsaber Christmas Tree Lights I found this cool idea on Pinterest but unfortunately, it was one of read more »
DIY Fortnite Llama Snowflakes
Yes, our house is in full Fortnite mode right now. It sort of drives me crazy which I can allow or I can embrace it and create some fun DIY Fortnite projects like DIY Fortnite llama snowflakes! I created a printable pattern, os you can easily and create your own Fortnite llama snowflakes. It just read more »
The Easiest Rice Krispies Gingerbread House
Easy and fun is my favorite way to celebrate. This year we opted to make Rice Krispies gingerbread houses. There was less breakage (and stress) involved because it’s a more giving building material. I also took the super easy route and used store bought Rice Krispies treats. It really doesn’t get any more easy and semi-homemade read more »
Holiday Fruit Trays | Holiday Veggie Trays
Today’s collection of holiday fruit trays and holiday veggie trays is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. All opinions are my own. It can be difficult to eat fresh and healthy during the holidays. The colder weather and festive parties always seem to encourage more decadent dishes. If you start each meal or read more »
Christmas Tree Brownie Pops
Aren’t these Christmas Tree brownie pops cute? I am such a fan of decorating fun, festive desserts during the holidays, especially if they involve chocolate! Pretty much chocolate anything. Just like most of my projects, these are so easy to make. Easy enough that the boys can help which they LOVE to do! Sticking to the read more »
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Cookies
Tis the season for holiday parties! My favorite kind of parties are ones that are yummy and fun. A couple of common holiday party ideas are a Christmas cookie decorating party or an ugly Christmas sweater party. I think both ideas are fabulous but I had a brilliant idea recently to combine them. I thought it’d read more »
DIY Christmas PJs Using Your Cricut Maker
Today’s adorable DIY Christmas PJs are sponsored by Cricut! With Thanksgiving already here, everyone will be shifting their focus to Christmas soon if they haven’t already. I worked ahead a bit so I could show you how to make adorable DIY Christmas Pj’s using a Cricut Maker. There is usually no shortage of cute matching read more »
Holiday Fun with Orange Craft Ideas
Looking for a little holiday crafting for your kiddos over winter break? Break out your glue gun and check out these adorable elf and reindeer crafts made with the mandarin oranges and simple craft supplies. Reindeer Orange Craft Supplies Small mandarin orange Cellophane bag (4”X 6”) Brown pipe cleaner Google eyes Red sparkle pom-poms I read more »
How Santa Can Bring A Puppy
Last year we pulled off a Christmas miracle. Santa Claus brought us a new dog. Sort of. The boys had asked Santa for a dog and we were finally ready to love a dog again. The tricky part of Santa gifting a dog or any live animal is the logistics of it. I always remember a read more »
Over 35 Peppermint Treats
Tis’ the season for all things peppermint! Nowadays it’s possible to get peppermint in everything from face masks to coffee. If you are thinking of whipping up some tasty peppermint treats for yourself or your family, you are in luck! I’ve rounded up the best and most delicious peppermint treats around. They’re all here for read more »
Peppermint Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
It’s the time of year when I attempt to add peppermint to EVERY dessert recipe I can. I’ve seen a few people share chocolatey delicious sheet cake cookies and knew I could modify them to include a fair dose of peppermint. I love milk chocolate combined with peppermint! The best part of these cookies is that read more »
Star Wars BB-8 Wreath
I know, I know. I already made a BB-8 Christmas wreath last year but I really wanted to make an easier version this year. When I found a set of Halloween ornaments on clearance, complete with orange and black bulbs, I decided it was destiny. I had to make another Star Wars BB-8 Wreath. I read more »
DIY Peter Pan Ornaments
It may seem like we are Star Wars obsessed right now but seriously who can blame us?!? But the truth is Peter Pan has also been a long time favorite around here. In fact, our Neverland Halloween costumes are one of my favorite family themes so far. These adorable DIY Peter Pan ornaments are awesome reminders read more »
