I love these recipes. There are the inexpensive: deviled eggs, flavored popcorn, There are the gourmet: marinated olives, stuffed dates, and fresh figs (or jam which is cheaper) on whipped ricotta on toast. Most are really nutritious: spiced nuts, various kinds of hummus (frozen pea hummus sounds really good), kale chips, and smoky fried … [Read more...]
DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater
If you get invited to one of those ugly Christmas sweater parties it's hard to find one at the last minute sometimes. Here a way to have possibly the wildest sweater at the party. Use any sweater as the base, do a little surgery on a Christmas themed stuffed animal & add some some jingle bells. Hilarious.Don't forget there are ugly Hannukah … [Read more...]
Holiday Word Cloud to Make
Make this "word cloud" I found on Pinterest to express your most treasured feelings about a particular holiday. Choose words that mean Christmas (insert holiday of your choice here) to you. Celebrate your family values and focus with inspiring words. Use a Bible quote or a religious phrase. You can use general words like Joy, Peace, Hope, … [Read more...]
How to Make Felt Roses for Any Holiday
Felt flowers are showing up so many places these days. And why not? They add a spark of color and fun to just about anything. They are surprisingly easy to make, especially the felt roses. You don't even need to have a steady hand to make felt roses; small differences make them look better! This would be a great craft to do with kids as they … [Read more...]