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Christmas

From decorating your home for the Christmas season to creating homemade Christmas touches, these posts share the most beautiful parts of the Christmas season with DIY ornaments, DIY Orange Garland, Evergreen Christmas Wreaths, and more.

How to Force Winter Paperwhite Bulbs
Christmas | Gardening | Home

How to Force Winter Paperwhite Bulbs

Winter can be gloomy and gray, but having live plants can make it so much easier to endure. The plants help remind you that the gray days won’t last for forever. Today, I am going to show you how to force winter paperwhite bulbs. I usually buy a green plant, or two, to give me…

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Christmas Table Settings and Thrifty Tablescape Ideas
Christmas | DIY | Holidays | Homemaking

Christmas Table Settings and Thrifty Tablescape Ideas

Today, I’m sharing a Christmas table setting that is romantic and rustic. Everything were items that I already owned, which makes this a festive, yet thrifty tablescape idea. But don’t worry if you don’t have items tucked away for your own tablescape. I will share some thrifty places to find your own! There are many…

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Target Christmas Gift Basket | Gift Guide
Christmas | Holidays

Target Christmas Gift Basket | Gift Guide

This is a fun gift guide that any lady would love. I collected a few simple, yet lovely items from Target to create this Target Christmas gift basket that any lady would love. When in a pinch for a great gift idea that will be a good fit for anyone… I head to Target and…

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Simple Christmas Home Tour | Classic Decor
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Simple Christmas Home Tour | Classic Decor

Walk with me as I share our simple Christmas Home Tour. As in years past, I sprinkled classic decor throughout our home. This can be a busy time of year, so I try to create a cozy home that we love enjoying during this most special time of year. Christmas is the start of a…

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Easy DIY | How to Make Dried Orange Ornaments
Christmas | DIY

Easy DIY | How to Make Dried Orange Ornaments

This easy DIY dried orange ornament tutorial is both beautiful and inexpensive. Whether you are an experienced DIYer or a beginner, I will show you how to make dried orange ornaments because they will add so much charm and simple beauty to your Christmas decor. I’ve been busy getting our home decked for the upcoming…

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Homemaking | Rosemary Christmas DIY
Christmas | DIY | Home | Homemaking

Homemaking | Rosemary Christmas DIY

Today, I’m sharing a simple, no-fuss DIY.  I am, basically, in love with Christmas Rosemary everything- wreaths, table setting decor, garland.  Plus, you get a bonus with the yummy smell wafting about your rooms.   Here I started with a small bundle of fresh rosemary.  You can pick some up in your produce section at…

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How to Make a Dried Orange Garland
Christmas | DIY | Home

How to Make a Dried Orange Garland

As my kids have gotten older, I’ve tried to found easy Christmas crafts for them to do during our long days inside.  We have done cinnamon ornaments, essential oil play-doh, and orange garlands. We have already done our orange garlands for the season, but we will dry some more to use on gifts this year…

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Homemaking | Christmas Mantle Foraging
Christmas | DIY | Home | Homemaking

Homemaking | Christmas Mantle Foraging

There’s just something about having bits of real greenery throughout your home during the Christmas season that feels extra festive.  I used to only use fake garland and fake wreaths during my first years of marriage, but I noticed that every time I saw a photo of a mantle that made me smile, it always…

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Gifting | Christmas Ideas for Kids
Christmas

Gifting | Christmas Ideas for Kids

Christmas is one of my very favorite times of the year.  I love the sights and the smells, the music and the yummy treats. Basically, once October hits, I’m chomping at the bit to throw up some live garland and deck the halls. 🙂 I try to share a few gift ideas every year for…

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