Here are 5 homemade nativity scenes that make great Christmas decorations and 10 nativity crafts for kids to make themselves. Last year I shared that we don’t really do Santa at our house. Instead, we celebrate St.Nicholas Day which is December 6th. Our only nod to Santa is when we serve as a “Secret Santa” forRead More
10 Frugal Homemade Christmas Centerpieces
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on your Christmas centerpiece. You can use items you already have around your house. Do you have any evergreens growing on your property? Pine boughs, holly, and juniper branches look wonderful when arranged down the center of your table. Add red candles of varying heights andRead More
12 Homemade Christmas Wreaths
Here are 12 homemade Christmas wreaths to add a touch of holiday cheer to your porch this year. In 2001 we moved to an old neighborhood in Virginia. I immediately fell in love with the hardwood floors, lead pane windows, and spiral staircase as soon as I walked in the foyer. I just knew itRead More
15 DIY Christmas Decor Ideas
Yesterday, I shared how we decorated our home with Nativity Scenes. While we enjoy decorating our home with religious decorations we also decorate with just-for-fun decorations like snowmen and nutcrackers too. Each of our children’s rooms are decorated with a theme. We didn’t mean to create themed rooms, it just sort of happened. My daughter’sRead More
15 Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Each year we make several new Christmas ornaments for our tree. Some years I have simply picked up some ceramic ornaments from Michael’s and some paint. One year the kids went to town with pipe cleaners and tri-beads. Other years, we have been more creative and upcycled items from around the house to create ornaments.Read More
How to Make a Hurricane Candle Holder
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and I love decorating for Christmas. I especially love adding a touch of romance and elegance by decorating with hurricanes and candles. Hurricane candle holder are an elegant way to decorate your home with candles and add warmth to your home for the Holidays. Not only areRead More
How to Make a Sock Snowman
You probably already have everything you need to make this cute tube sock snowman craft. Here’s how to make a sock snowman with oatmeal, sand, or rice. Are you ready for Christmas? I sure am. I love Christmas, it is my favorite time of the year. I also love to make Christmas crafts. My homeRead More
