Since the mail system is so overloaded this year and delivery is taking longer than anticipated, I thought I'd do a quick round up of BUDGET AMAZON gifts that are still projected to arrive before Christmas! Teacher gifts/neighbor gifts/small group girl gifts/kid's friends gifts- this is for them. …
Christmas
stocking stuffer ideas (the ultimate list!)
I love Christmas stockings. Actually, I love all gifts, but I have to admit that there is a special place in my heart for a compilation of small presents (maybe that's why I love gift baskets so much?). And I LOVE the challenge of finding all the little presents to fill all the stockings without …
DIY pom pom ornaments (anthropologie inspired)
Even though there isn't an Anthropologie here in New Zealand, I still LOVE perusing their Christmas goodies online (so much gorgeousness). And they have the best pom pom Christmas ornaments every year! So of course, we DIYed a whole pile of pom pom ornaments for our Christmas tree. It …
the prettiest DIY christmas stockings
The thing about moving around the entire world is that you start Christmas from scratch (at least when you move like we do- ha!). But there is a silver lining to this- NEW CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS. Y'all, I love stockings. Like lo-ove them. I made sweater ones long ago (but didn't ever make one for …
harry potter christmas tree
Y'all- it's like all my kids' Harry Potter Christmas dreams came true this year. Yep- we have an exclusively HP Christmas tree- decked out with an entire range of Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin ornaments (and so much other Harry Potter goodness). We came to New Zealand with …
how to make the best decorated sugar cookies
(how to make the BEST decorated sugar cookies- tips from a pro!) I love this time of the year, with all of the holiday things on the horizon- thanksgiving hostessing, favorite food making, Christmas gift brainstorming, advent planning, and so much treat baking. One of Jordan's family's Christmas …
christmas gift wrap idea- picture wrap!
I've mentioned in the past that we had a ton of Christmas Eve traditions growing up, and we are trying to continue most of them with our little family. Which means Christmas Jammies on Christmas Eve! This year, I made personalized gift wrap for the kiddos and thought I'd pass the idea along. To …
edible christmas gift idea- gourmet cookie dough
I may or may not have been *slightly* late to the game in figuring out that I need gifts for all of the wonderful people that work at Adam's office. And then I may or may not have spent an afternoon weekend perusing pinterest and all sorts of old blog recipes trying to figure out the best edible …
glitter-y holiday party ideas
Round three of Season to Sparkle fabulousness coming your way today. I am in love with this party- have I mentioned that yet? These giant balloon fringe tails by Bump Smitten are just perfection. They would be great for a sparkle party, of course, but would make great decor for any holiday …