joy to the world wall hanging

Joy To the World Chalkboard Wall Decor

Joy to the World is definitely a great song to describe the spirit of Christmas amongst our family and friends.  Even if you don’t have much and are wondering why everyone is walking around with a smile on their face and you just want to yell “Bah, humbug”, I think if you pondered for a moment your blessings you …

christmas village craft

DIY Christmas Village Craft: From Paper Bags

Every year my boys beg me to purchase a Christmas Village after we come back from viewing the amazing display at The Christmas Store which I am sure it cost $1000’s of dollars but they don’t understand that.   We like to frequent the Christmas villages as a part of our holiday outing especially if they have trains and now our …

The Truth about Teacher Gifts

The little girl didn’t have much. She lived in what you would consider high-end “Projects” if that exists. Her home was built in the smack dab center of a middle class neighborhood.  She came from a family of five trying to survive on the income of a butcher.  The little girl loved learning and she was always blessed with wonderful teachers, well …

Cranberry Bliss Bars Starbucks Inspired

White Chocolate + Cranberries = Yumminess! This is what I crave once we hit November all the way through January. “Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudel Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings These are a few of my favorite things.” Julie Andrews Now …

frosted bottles using salt

Home Decor: Frosted Bottles Using Salt

I am really loving spray paint these days and all the fun projects I have recycled! Frosted Bottles is my latest project. Who knew salt would be the perfect home decor craft supply for the holidays.  I didn’t spend any money on this because I had all of the material on hand.  This is going …