How to Make Paper Mache Ornaments
Christmas will soon be here, but you still have time to decorate your home or make a great last minute handmade gift. Learning how to make Christmas paper mache ornaments is one way to deck the halls for very little money. Christmas ornaments are usually lightweight so they don’t weigh the tree branches down. Paper […]
No Guilt Gluten-Free and All Natural Stocking Stuffers
Holiday treats are terrific, but sugar and gluten overload is not. It’s tough to give the kiddos (or yourself) a stocking stuffer that you feel guilty about eating… or having to say “no” because they’ve already consumed five gazillion holiday goodie temptations. Wouldn’t you love to have a gluten-free, Vegan, all-natural product with no genetically modified ingredients […]
5 Home-Made Christmas Gifts Your Family Will Love #DIY
Handmade beaded ornament Christmas is a time when most of us want to show our loved ones how much we care by giving presents. The stores are full of items that make good gifts, but sometimes it’s nice to give something that’s a little more personal. Creating home-made gifts is a thoughtful way to commemorate […]
Hot Toys for 2012: EzyRoller Review
When I was little, all of our play vehicles were self powered, no remote controls, no motors, just good old-fashioned leg power to propel us down the road. Though modern updates are certainly fun and though we’ve certainly purchased and enjoyed motor-powered vehicles for our sons, I’ve always felt they were missing out on some […]
Grace’s Black Bean Pie Recipe
I love sharing recipes with friends, but it’s even more delightful when a dear friend shares a treasured recipe back, as Grace (of BlessedElement.com/create) is sharing today with us! This Black Bean Pie recipe is certain to warm up and add some amazing flavor to your winter nights: Black Bean Pie First make a cornmeal […]
Holiday Magic with Disney: Festive Fudge Recipe
Disney has always been a part of our lives, but it wasn’t until recently I realized how much Disney plays a major role in all of our holiday celebrations, too. From costumes and treats on Halloween, to themed baskets at Easter, to birthdays and anniversaries spent at the theme parks, to seasonal movies and Christmas […]
Gourmet Holiday Recipe: Figs Stuffed With Gorgonzola
Our friends from BetterEats.com, Everyday Health’s new food site want to bring joy to your rural table with this fabulous recipe.. .enjoy! Figs Stuffed With Gorgonzola Ingredients: · 16 medium figs, dried – about 8 ounces · 1/2 cup port · 1 tablespoon vinegar, balsamic · 1/4 cup cheese, crumbled Gorgonzola – 2 ounces · […]
Crafting Personalized Gift Box Ornament with CriCut Mini
When I was a child, my grandmother handcrafted an ornament for us each year out of all different craft mediums: clothespins, plastic canvas, paper, yarn, beads, and even pop tabs. I always thought they were super cute, but didn’t truly appreciate their importance and significance in my life until I was in my mid-twenties. Now, each year […]
A Stocking Stuffer That Could Save a Life
I’m absolutely enamored with the Rx Timer Cap. It’s simple, it’s smart, it’s a clever gift, and it could help your loved ones be healthier and potentially save their life! Medication mis-doses or missed doses lead to more than 125,000 deaths each year. In the heat of the cold and flu season right now, it’s more important […]
Caramelized Pear Bread Pudding Recipe
Our friends from BetterEats.com, Everyday Health’s new food site want to bring joy to your rural table with this fabulous recipe.. .enjoy! Caramelized Pear Bread Pudding Recipe Ingredients: · 2 1/2 cups milk, lowfat (1%) · 4 large egg(s) · 1/2 cup sugar – divided · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract · 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest […]
Gifts of Empowerment for Impoverished Women Artisans
A quote from Mahatma Gandhi that is often used (and one that I happen to love and aspire to) is “Be the change you want to see in the world.” But often times I feel overwhelmed when it comes to modeling this wisdom because there is so much poverty, so many people hurting, and so […]
Canadian Maple Coffee Recipe
Like it’s Irish counterpart, this North American version featuring Crown Royal Maple Whisky makes an excellent after-dinner drink or an indulgent evening treat. Try this Canadian Maple Coffee Recipe to warm up your winter celebrations! Canadian Maple Coffee 1 Shot of Crown Royal Maple Whisky ½ Tbsp. Brown Sugar Coffee Whipped Cream Pour whiskey into […]