If you have been around the blog the last couple of weeks, you might have noticed I have kind of been on a wood kick.
Tag: Chritmas
DIY Painted Wood Slice Ornaments
Over the summer, one of our neighbors cut down a Black Walnut tree. The tree company that dropped it and took it, left behind a
DIY Log Candlesticks
This summer, one of our neighbors cut down a beautiful Black Walnut tree. They sold the tree to a wood company, because they hated the
DIY Christmas Ornaments
When it comes to our home and Christmas decorations, well, you will never see my humble abode gracing the pages of Better Homes and Gardens.
Maple Tapping Gift Ideas and Giveaway
As you may or may not know, we have been tapping our maple trees for a few years now. It is a wonderful outdoor activity
How to make a blown egg……
Last year I made the oldest country kid a blown egg ornament for Christmas. Not just any egg mind you…. But from the first egg
Making “Things” With Wine Glasses (aka how to paint on glass!)
There are many cute ideas that float around the internet……. But many times it is just an image and everyone is like “awwwwww,” but when
Terra Cotta Snowman
I love snow… it is beautiful to look at out the window from a warm home. The one thing I don’t like about winter is
Chewy Ginger Cookies
When I got married over ten years ago, my grandmother gave me a stack of “cooking” magazines she had saved since the 70’s. I guess
Frosty the Fridge
Christmas is a magical season. Santa, reindeer, elves…… walking, talking snowmen. Here is a fun, easy, and very cheap way to add a little magic
Gingerbread Spice Cake with Caramel Sauce
Something about the holiday season just makes me want to bake, more so then I normally do, which is quit a bit anyway. As I
DIY Elf Door
I will be the first to admit it, I am a dork. I am the over achieving parent who others look at and either go,
Snowman Veggie Treats
So last year, once again I was the go to mom in the oldest country kid’s classroom for the holiday party. Guess I did too
Play a Reindeer Game
When I was little I would watch “The Bozo” show. Every day they would play the grand prize game, which was a bucket toss game.
Best gifts ever… lessons learned
A one of a kind bird house for grandma The best gifts I received this year were not wrapped in fancy paper with glittery bows.