“We commercialize everything. Look at Christmas. Christmas is Jesus’ birthday. Now I don’t know Jesus, but from what I’ve read Jesus was the least materialistic person to ever roam the earth. And we turned his birthday into the most materialistic day of the year. Matter of fact, we have the Jesus Birthday season; it’s a…
Message Stuffed (Thankful) Crescent Rolls
What’s the best part of the holidays? Having your babies help you in the kitchen! My two-year-old wanted to help me cook and I couldn’t find anything for her to do that didn’t involve a hot pan, a burning oven, or a sharp knife! I took out the crescent rolls so she could play with the dough and that’s when this fun idea came into my head. These little crescent roll messages are so fun and the perfect project for any little one. (Note: I used regular store bought crescent rolls for this.) Directions
Holiday Gift Guide 2018 For Moms and Dads
It's that time of year for shopping! If you need some ideas for what to buy your adult friends and family, we've got you covered. And remember, buying yourself a holiday gift isn't a bad idea - you deserve it! FOR MOMS For those who crave relaxation, the Luxury Citrus Spa Trunk is filled with all the…
Teaching Kids an “Attitude of Gratitude” this Holiday Season
Christmas morning in my household is like a shark feeding frenzy, with the sharks (my four children) devouring a pile of bloody chum (the presents). After weeks of shopping and hours of wrapping and labeling gifts, I watch my little ones rip off the festive ribbons and tear through the boxes in a matter of…
Holiday Gift Guide For Babies, Kids and Teens
It's the time of year that your kids are hopefully being nice in anticipation of holiday gifts! And if they aren't then it's a good time to hold it over their heads! We've gathered super cool products for teens, tweens, kids and babies that we think they'll love! Gamers of all ages can play in…
Christmas Winter Wonderland Decorating Ideas
Want to create a Christmas winter wonderland in your own home, office cubicle or anywhere that you feel needs a touch of festive fun?It’s always a great way to decorate for a holiday party or event! A Christmas winter wonderland typically has snowflakes and icicles (although not the kind made from frozen water) along with color schemes in blue and silver or red and green. Here’s a few ideas for winter wonderland decorations that will hopefully inspire and excite you:
5 Ways To Teach Your Kids To Be Thankful This Thanksgiving
A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues. – CiceroGratitude – or a lack thereof – is something all parents encounter during the process of raising children. At some point or other, what mother hasn’t looked on with horror as her child blurted out a variant of, I dont like this! Its not what I wanted for my birthday! or worried that her kids took …
Brooke Burke’s Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe
I had the most delicous turkey on Thanksgiving. You HAVE to try this the next time you are cooking a turkey. The secret ingredient is Dry Brine. You need to plan ahead two days, so keep this in mind.
Store Bought Stuffing Turned Homemade
Dressing up a store bought stuffing mix by adding a few extra ingredients is a time-saving way to make everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish. No one will ever know you it came from a box!
Green Bean Casserole Recipe
When serving Thanksgiving dinner there are tons of ways to make classic Thanksgiving recipes. You can multi-task during the cooking process, with this alternative way to make a green bean casserole. While using the oven to cook, use the stove top to make this delicious side dish! Stove Top Style