Homemade raspberry soap in 3 steps using the melt and pour method! This raspberry soap is perfect for gift giving or displaying in a guest bath! Today I am sharing another simple soap combination for making homemade raspberry soap. 3 simple steps and you have a wonderfully scented homemade gift. I made these bars for the kids to give to their teachers for Valentine's day last year. I will be using the same method I've shared with you in the past. The melt & pour method. It is so fun to ... Read More about Homemade Raspberry Soap in 3 Simple Steps
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe: Rich and Creamy!
This rich and creamy peppermint hot chocolate recipe is made with Ghirardelli chocolates and topped with whipping cream. This post is sponsored by Collective Bias and its advertiser, Reddi-Whip. All opinions are my own. My kids are Californians through and through. When it drops to 50 degrees they think that the only way they can warm up is with hot chocolate. This, to me, is hilarious because we used to live in Alaska and anything above 32 degrees felt like park weather! But I like hot ... Read More about Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe: Rich and Creamy!
Asian Inspired New Year’s Eve Appetizers
When I think of New Year's Eve foods, I think of Asian foods. Egg rolls, fortune cookies, and other restaurant-inspired dishes. Today I am sharing a quick and easy New Year's Eve spread with homemade elements as well as pre-made dishes. Perfect to start out the New Year with a bit of good fortune! I've shared several of my favorite Chinese dishes on here with you, and they are so delicious, but they take a lot of work! Especially egg rolls. For my spread I chose to purchase spring rolls and ... Read More about Asian Inspired New Year’s Eve Appetizers
Easy Candy Airplanes For Kids To Make
These candy airplanes for kids are so fun to make. Great for class parties, birthday crafts and party favors! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Making candy trains (especially these cute Thomas ones) is one of my favorite holiday things to do! I remember receiving one as a child and thought it was just about the coolest thing ever. Lifesavers, a hershey kiss, a pack of gum, and starlight mints. Classic! My kids like ... Read More about Easy Candy Airplanes For Kids To Make
Easy DIY Glitter Candles
I find that I burn candles so much more during the fall and winter months than any other time of year. A candle light adds such a cozy ambiance and my favorite candle scents are the holiday ones. Right now I am burning Glade's Apple Cinnamon Cheer scent and my home smells amazing! Today I'm sharing these beautiful glitter candles that would be perfect for any winter tablescape. The coolness of the Hot Cocoa and Mint candles from Glade mixed with the sparkle of glitter adds a simple elegance. ... Read More about Easy DIY Glitter Candles
How to Freeze Baked Goods
Tips and tricks for making and freezing baked goods. How to freeze pies, cookies and rolls. This especially comes in handy during the holidays! Bake a variety of treats in one day and freeze for parties and family dinners! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. This post contains affiliate links. If I am going to go through the trouble of baking one pie, I might as well make two, right? Or 6! I had a moment of insanity last month and made 6 apple pies to ... Read More about How to Freeze Baked Goods
DIY Winter Wonderland Ornament
Ruby and I had fun creating a fun little Winter Wonderland Ornament together. We've had these little vintage looking wood ornaments for years and years. I thought they would be absolutely perfect to fit inside of a plastic ornament for a cute little wonderland scene! I bought these ornaments at Walmart probably 8 years ago, but you can find mini ornaments at many places. You can use several things to look like snow: Epsom salt, rice, poly-fill stuffing beads, or fake snow. The last time I ... Read More about DIY Winter Wonderland Ornament
Peppermint Ice Cream Pie Is The EASIEST Pie to Make!
This peppermint ice cream pie couldn't be any easier to make! A pre-made chocolate crust filled with sweet peppermint ice cream and crushed candy canes! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidayMadeSimple #CollectiveBias At every dental visit, the dentist gives the kids a gift certificate for a free scoop of ice cream at a local ice cream parlor. They love it! The last time they went to cash in their certificates Ruby ... Read More about Peppermint Ice Cream Pie Is The EASIEST Pie to Make!
Santa’s White Chocolate Popcorn: One of his favorite recipes!
Sweet, salty, and crunchy. Santa's white chocolate popcorn is absolutely the perfect treat to leave out on Christmas Eve! This post brought to you by Glad & M&M’S®. It's no secret that I love to bake. My kids know this and will politely let me know when the cookie jar is empty. I like to make treats and they like to eat them. It's a win-win situation! I especially like holiday baking and all of the fun seasonal add-ins that come with it! Like holiday colored M&Ms in all of ... Read More about Santa’s White Chocolate Popcorn: One of his favorite recipes!
