A modern twist on the classic holiday Nutcracker, make these simple DIY designer dupes for a fraction of the cost! The black zinc Christmas Nutcracker from Crate & Barrel are catching everyone’s eye this holiday season. Mine included! As a former ballerina who has performed The Nutcracker ballet close to 400 times, I hold a… Read More A Crate & Barrel Nutcracker Dupe
Learn how to make a luxe and professional looking Christmas garland to decorate your fireplace mantel for the holidays. Garland is my favorite way to decorate for Christmas. I have garland on my staircase, light fixtures, on my front porch, around my kitchen window, you get the picture. This year I made a DIY Christmas… Read More DIY Christmas Garland for the Fireplace Mantel
Move over Thanksgiving and Fall because it is officially time to celebrate my favorite season with this festive list of Christmas activities the whole family can enjoy. The day after Thanksgiving may be the busiest shopping day of the year but it is also the day I officially start, both physically and mentally, celebrating the… Read More My Christmas Bucket List
My mom and I have been making this sugar cookie recipe since I was a little girl. And now it has become a tradition for her to make, bake, and decorate these same cookies with my children during the holidays. Start a new family tradition in your house or whip up a delicious batch of… Read More The Best Sugar Cookie Recipe EVER!
Did you remember to move the elf? Use these simple tips and tricks to save your sanity and make the Elf on the Shelf a fun family Christmas tradition. Elf on the Shelf. These 4 words can make parents cringe in terror or smile with delight. I fall into the latter category. My children’s elves,… Read More 3 Simple Tips to Make Elf on the Shelf Easy and Fun