This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NaturallyCheesy #CollectiveBias Once one holiday wraps up, the next is just around the corner! What do you do on New Year's Eve? We always keep it simple: finger foods, family friendly games, sparkling apple cider, and movies. Sometimes we even do fondue. This year I picked out things that every family member loves and tied it all together in this fun party spread! I love cider and ... Read More about New Year’s Eve Party Spread
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Christmas Snack Tray Is a Savory Alternative To Sweet Treats
An easy snack tray to serve during the holidays made with sausage, cheese, nuts, and nuts in the shape of a tree. A yummy savory alternative to sweet treats. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. Christmas is just a few days away and our house is full of bright colored packages, holiday baking, and anticipation of the big night when Santa comes. The other day Kaylee said, "Santa always brings me those little jerky sticks. I hope he remembers to bring them in ... Read More about Christmas Snack Tray Is a Savory Alternative To Sweet Treats
Santa’s Phone Number (FREE!)
This isn't anything new, the number has been around for years, but it's fun and it's free! You can call Santa and hear his recorded message and then the kids can leave a little message telling him what they'd like for Christmas, if they've been good this year, etc. We also track Santa on Norad every year. The kids are so excited when they go to bed knowing that he isn't very far away! He is usually just beginning the East Coast when it's bedtime here on the West Coast! There is a ... Read More about Santa’s Phone Number (FREE!)
Paper Straw Christmas Trees
This paper straw ornament is a quick and easy craft for kids to make! Personally, I don't care to drink out of paper straws, but they come in a variety of colors and styles which make them great for craft projects too! Paper Straw Ornament Supplies: Paper straws Scissors Craft Glue/hot glue Beads or sequins String You can find my full tutorial today on the Little Passports site! ... Read More about Paper Straw Christmas Trees
Christmas Gift Idea for Dad: Reindeer Root Beer
Looking for a cute Christmas gift idea for Dad? How about a pack of his favorite sodas---reindeer themed! These reindeer root beer bottles come together in a matter of minutes and are sure to be a hit this year! I had no intention of blogging about these (believe it or not, I don't share every craft we make, ha!), but as we were assembling these root beer reindeer, they were too funny not to share! So I grabbed the camera and took a few photos of these bad boys. Ruby and picked up a pack ... Read More about Christmas Gift Idea for Dad: Reindeer Root Beer
Rudolph Snack Cups {Free Template}
These Rudolph snack cups come together easily with our printable template! Make a small herd of these this holiday season to use for class parties and kids crafts! I love cute and easy crafts that serve a dual purpose! The girls had a great time making these little Rudolph snack cups with me. A holiday craft and snack all in one! I'm the room mom for Kaylee's class and that means that I not only help weekly in the classroom, but I also organize the class parties. Out of all of the Christmas ... Read More about Rudolph Snack Cups {Free Template}
Gifts that Girls Can Make for Birthdays or Holidays
A collection of simple gifts that girls can make on their own! Sewing, knitting, diy jewelry and more! Perfect for birthdays and holidays! This post contains affiliate links. Homemade Gifts that Girls Can Make Every year, as soon as the Christmas tree is decorated, little gifts start piling up underneath its branches. Homemade gifts, wrapped by little hands, with lots of tape. These are my favorite kind of gifts. I noticed Ruby drawing a picture a couple of days ago and then going into the ... Read More about Gifts that Girls Can Make for Birthdays or Holidays
25+ Gifts Kids Can Make for Christmas, Birthdays…
Over 25 gifts kids can make during for Christmas presents! Inexpensive, simple, and heartfelt. Which ones will you make first? A couple of years ago we challenged the kids to make their own Christmas gifts. We didn't care if it was a coloring page, drawing, or a little craft that they came up with. The results were so fun! They were so excited Christmas morning to give their gifts to each other and didn't even care that Santa had brought them presents. As soon as they finished exchanging ... Read More about 25+ Gifts Kids Can Make for Christmas, Birthdays…
Hot Chocolate Sticks Recipe (A Variety of Flavors!)
Make a batch of hot chocolate sticks to keep on hand this winter! Simply melt in a cup of warm milk for a delicious and rich treat! Fun to make and easy to customize! This post contains affiliate links. You might also like our hot chocolate bombs or snowman hot chocolate bombs! What is a Hot Chocolate Stick? The kids and I couldn't help but take a peek at Target's Christmas section a couple of weeks ago. They were finishing up the aisles and had so many fun things! I especially loved ... Read More about Hot Chocolate Sticks Recipe (A Variety of Flavors!)
