Make sure you can find this later now!! My 12 Days of Handmade Christmas was temporarily interrupted by the plague. It descended upon my house and despite my best efforts to avoid it and prayers that I had super momma immunity it got me… So I’m a little behind and just getting my next […]
Eggnog Truffles
*This is a sponsored post on behalf of McCormick. All opinions are my own. So I took these little bits of deliciousness to my book club last night. They were a hit! The book club girls were lucky that any of them even reached the meeting with me after my boys (including the hubby) tasted […]
Relaxing Lavender Rosemary Foot Soak
On the 9th day of Christmas my true love gave to me… some soak for my to-oo-ooo-tsies. Does shopping have your feet aching? Do you need a great teacher gift? Do you need another super simple gift for someone on your list? Seriously this is more simple then my simmering potpourri. Minimal time, minimal ingredients, Wonderful […]
Altoid Tin Doodle Kit
Make sure you can find this later now!! Today’s gift is a fun little stocking stuffer for the kiddos on your list. Perfect for long car rides, waiting in restaurants, to keep quiet in church… anytime they need a distraction. I’ve included crayons and little pieces of paper to go with them. Also a […]
Christmas Scent Simmering Potpourri
This post is dedicated to my very best friend Jesse. She is at home with an infant, a toddler, and a teenager… her hands are slightly full. She also has a big ‘ol southern family that loves homemade gifts. Hence I am sending out love in the form of my easiest handmade gift in this […]
Up-Cycled Sweater Stockings- 12 Days of Handmade Christmas
These up-cycled sweater stockings are a great way to reuse a sweater and make into a beautiful decoration or gift!! “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” I love stockings, and what better to give as a gift then a beautiful stocking, […]
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix- 12 Days of Homemade Christmas
The 12 Days of Handmade Christmas continue!! We got snow last night, a beautiful coating of tiny snowflakes that look like glitter. In my opinion there is nothing in the world that makes you feel Christmasy-er than a world of white! When mother nature gets in on the decorating action you know the season is […]
Homemade Dog Biscuits- 12 Days of Handmade Christmas
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me…. Treats for my puuuupppyy! Not everyone on your list has only two legs! So today we’re cooking something up for our four legged friends. These have been taste tested and approved by the pickiest dog in the world. Our black lab Buddy. He […]
DIY Neckwarmer- 12 Days of Homemade Christmas
Yesterday I helped you out with keeping your hands warm. You didn’t pitch the rest of that sweater did you?? Today we’re going to chop it up some more and make some other lovely gifts with it. Or get another reject sweater and whip this up. This is a seriously easy project, but one that will […]
DIY Handwarmers –12 Days of Handmade Christmas
Have you finished your Christmas shopping? Haven’t started?? Or maybe you’re looking for something that you can’t find in a store. Something special with a personal touch. Well my friends I am here to help! I am a big believer that handmade gifts can be some of the most special, not to mention one of […]
My Experience With Umbilical Hernia Surgery
I thought a lot about whether to write this post. I mean would any of my regular readers want to hear about what recovery from hernia surgery is like? Who knows?? But when I got online before my surgery to find out what the surgery and recovery would be like all I could fine was […]
Mason Jar With a Spout- For Liquids
Make sure you can find this later now!! So I may have mentioned before that I have a love for mason jars. In fact my original mason jar with a spout is by far my most popular post ever… so far. While that little jar is super useful for dry goods I have wondered for a […]
Healthy & Delicious Creamy Greek Yogurt Alfredo Sauce
Do you love creamy delicious Alfredo sauce but want a healthier version? This Greek yogurt Alfredo sauce has all the flavor without the calories! You can have a healthy Alfredo sauce without sacrificing the great taste! Who doesn’t love creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce? Anyone watching their weight, that’s who! My go to has always […]
Mason Jar With a Spout
Make sure you can find this later now!! Who loves Mason Jars?? Show of hands (mine is raised) My husband might make fun of me just a little bit (or a lot!) over my love of these versatile glass jars. I’m sure it will get worse before it gets better, mostly because there are […]