Star Wars: The Last Jedi Hero Droid BB-8 Giveaway!
From the second Luke Skywalker found R2D2, I wanted to own my own droid. Cycle forward oh, only about 40 years and my childhood dream can now come true! Thanks to my partnership with GameStop, the Star Wars: The Last Jedi Hero Droid BB-8 will soon be whirling around my home and it could soon […]
It’s no Jedi mind trick, These are the Star Wars Gifts You are Looking For!
After we set up the tree this year, I looked lovingly upon it and thought… “dang, I have a lot of Star Wars ornaments!” Chances are you, or a loved one (two or three) can relate! With so many fans out there, we all have at least one person who gets googly-eyed over the mention […]
Quick and Easy Minion Ornaments and Wreath Crafts
Minions! Who doesn’t love Minions? And Minions at holiday time, even better! Thanks to my partnership with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, I’m sharing some easy-to-create, festive Minion ornaments and wreath craft ideas to help bring some Despicable Me 3 holiday cheer to your home! It’s time to celebrate all-things holidays and what better way to […]
I Know Where Santa Claus Is
Every year it seems a bit harder to get in the Christmas spirit. I mean, seriously, with retailers putting up holiday aisles when the first signs of fall begin, and Christmas advertisement popping up before Halloween, it’s a little difficult to embrace the season when you have already been bombarded by it. Don’t get me […]
Remembrance Wreath Craft
The Remembrance Wreath Craft is one of my favorite ornaments for the holidays! It is a great craft for kids but is also a fun craft for adults. The remembrance wreath looks great on holiday trees and can be given as gifts. I first used this craft with 4th graders while volunteering at a local […]
How Will You Deliver Joy This Holiday Season?
If I had to pick out one word that summarizes what I focus on each year, that word would be J-O-Y! I not only try to live a joyful life, but make it my mission to attempt to deliver joy to those around me. Thanks to my partnership with Teleflora, I have the opportunity to […]
Quick Tips for Sprucing Up Your Mantle for the Holidays
The fireplace is the focal point of our new living room area and I had plenty of fun decorating the mantle for the fall season. Now that Christmas-time is here, I wanted a fresh update to help create a cozy bit of holiday cheer in our home. Thanks to our partnership with Oriental Trading, I […]
Mason Jar Crafts: Quick and Easy Embossed Letter Jars
In addition to enhancing my sustainable lifestyle in the kitchen, Mason jars truly rock my craft world! Right now I’m crazy about vintage-colored mason jars. They are so pretty, but I simply cannot leave well-enough alone, it seems, so I had to see if I could glam it up a bit in anticipation of spring […]
Countdown to Christmas with PLAYMOBIL Advent Calendars
Advent calendars are always part of our family holiday traditions. Without them, our Christmas celebrations just wouldn’t be complete. Thank to my partnership with PLAYMOBIL, we are discovering new, fun ways to count down the days to Christmas with the “Royal Ice Skating Trip” and “Santa’s Workshop” PLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar sets – both perfect for […]
Best Cookies for Santa
I don’t think Santa gets the credit he deserves. He works so hard all year making the toys, mediating workplace politics among the elves, ensuring that all of our toys are in tip-top shape, and keeping those reindeer in check (I hear Blitzen is can make quite a mess of the North Pole farmyard!) I’m […]
Quick and Festive Cinnamon Roll Holiday Breakfast Hack
What is your favorite holiday tradition? Thanks to my partnership with Pillsbury™, I’m sharing my holiday memories, favorite traditions and a fantastic quick and festive Cinnamon Roll recipe hack for the holidays that will dress up your breakfast and make everyone smile! As the sun peeks above horizon, I hear the first pitter-patter down the […]
7 Sensational Cocktails to Toast Your Turkey Day!
You will soon gather ’round the table to celebrate with a delicious Thanksgiving meal that has been carefully curated to be this season’s best. A meal this good deserves to paired with equally amazing drinks. Thanks to our friends at Sparkling Ice and Santa Margherita, we have you covered with seven seasonal delights that will […]