These peppermint cocoa bombs are the perfect treat for the holidays and wintertime! The easy hot chocolate bombs recipe is made with peppermint-flavored candy melts, hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candy for the ultimate festive flavor. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs After sharing adorable corgi hot chocolate bombs and cute mini chocolate bombs, I’m back with another tasty recipe: peppermint cocoa bombs! Although we usually associate peppermint hot…
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Creative Halloween Treats to Celebrate Spooky Season
Celebrate spooky season with this creative collection of fun Halloween treats and desserts recipes. Savory or sweet, these ideas for kids and adults can’t be beat! Spooky Halloween Party Treats Halloween is a fun time of year to entertain neighbors and schoolmates, family and friends. If you’re seeking frighteningly fun treats for your party guests or trick-or-treaters, then you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re in love with ghosts…
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Pumpkin Oreo Balls: No Bake Fall Treats (with Printable Gift Tags)
Need an easy, no-bake dessert for the holidays? These 5-ingredient pumpkin Oreo balls are the perfect fall treat for Halloween, Thanksgiving and everything in between! Read on to discover how to make these seasonal, bite-size Oreo cookie truffles to impress and delight your party guests, friends and family this autumn. Pumpkin Oreo Truffles These pumpkin-shaped Oreo balls are one of the simplest Halloween treats you make for autumn. Kids love…
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Mummy Halloween Hot Dogs (with Gluten Free Cheesy Garlic Bread)
Learn how to make Halloween hot dogs that look like mummies. Baked inside homemade gluten free, cheesy garlic bread, this recipe makes a delicious, family friendly dinner idea for fall. Try this easy, low carb recipe for your next meal. Or make them for this year’s Halloween party as a spooky and fun appetizer for the holiday. Halloween Mummy Hot Dogs Scare up some fun this October with creatively, creepy…
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Easy Halloween Slime Cupcakes Filled with Edible Pudding Slime
Check out this quick and easy Halloween slime cupcakes recipe! This spooky Halloween treat is filled with homemade edible slime on the inside similar to that of a cream-filled, Halloween snack cake. So, it’s both a creative and tasty way to scare up some fun with an unexpected surprise for all your party guests. Fun and Easy Halloween Slime Cupcakes Mix up a batch of fun, kid-friendly cakes for after…
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Ghost Cupcakes: How to Make Cute and Easy Halloween Treats
A delicious, sweet, and fun Halloween dessert for kids and adults of all ages. You can make ghost cupcakes at home using your favorite box cupcake mix, lollipops and fondant. Don’t have time to bake? You can also used pre-baked cupcakes for this delectable, fall treat as well. This adorable Halloween party idea is easier to make than you may imagine; and a delight to both create and devour. Easy…
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How to Make Pumpkin Cakesicles for Halloween Party Treats
These colorful pumpkin cakesicles are the fall desserts of dreams. They’re quick to make and even quicker to devour. Perfect for your Halloween parties or autumn gatherings, these Halloween popsicle cake pops are made using chocolate box cake mix for a delicious, seasonal fall treat. Halloween Pumpkin Cake Popsicles Fall is all about the crisp, cool weather and falling leaves; those cozy sweaters and corduroy. But most of all, autumn…
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Pumpkin Spice Essential Oil Blend Plus Ways to Use It
From skin care and soap to candles and room sprays, there are so many ways to use pumpkin spice essential oil. This post instructs you on how to make a pumpkin spice essential oil blend. I also provide some great uses for this amazing fall fragrance. If you’re ready to dive head first into autumn, then bookmark this page for cozy autumn recipes and crafts to try throughout the season.…
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Easy DIY Halloween Crafts and Ideas for Adults
Liven up your holiday decor or just get creative with this collection of easy DIY Halloween crafts and ideas for adults. From ways to decorate for Halloween to fall skin care, these fun projects are an ideal way to celebrate spooky season and everything autumn has to offer. Fall is finally on the way. The leaves are turning and the nights are just a bit cooler than before. Suddenly, everyone…
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How to Make Cinnamon Ornaments with Applesauce
Learn how to make cinnamon applesauce ornaments as an easy family Christmas craft. Use them to decorate your tree, as festive gift toppers, or as air fresheners throughout your home during the holiday season. These naturally scented Christmas ornaments have been popular for years. Not only are they easy to make, but they also smell wonderful. Try this fun homemade ornament idea for your own tree or to give as…
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DIY Bubble Scoops: Fragrant Solid Bubble Bath Recipe
Find out how to create DIY bubble scoops at home! Bubbling bath truffles generate copious amounts of foam and bubbles and make a boring bath fun and exciting. These cute bath time treats come in two delicious versions, spiced orange and frosted cranberry, perfect for holiday gift-giving. What are Bubble Scoops? Bubble scoops look like little ice cream scoops. They are smaller than bath bombs and dissolve into bubbles and…
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How to Make Chocolate Covered Peeps for Easter Treats
Discover how to make chocolate covered Peeps. It’s easy to make these adorable Easter treats! They are sure to be a hit at your Easter gathering or tucked inside an Easter basket. These chocolate dipped marshmallows are also a fun party treat to include in a goody bag for a children’s Easter party. Chocolate Covered Peeps If you’re looking for fun and unique Easter treats, try these Easter marshmallow pops.…
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20 Creative Easter Egg Decorating Ideas
Explore these creative Easter egg decorating ideas for fun ways to decorate your eggs this Easter. These Easter egg design ideas are a unique and creative way to fill an Easter basket, or add to your holiday Easter decor. Creative Easter Egg Decorating Ideas Decorative Easter eggs go far beyond the traditional dip and dunk procedure that you likely grew up practicing. In fact, there are many creative ways to…
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DIY Feather Easter Eggs: Easy Farmhouse Style Rustic Easter Decor
Learn how to make DIY feather Easter eggs as a unique way to decorate Easter eggs without dye. This simple Easter craft idea is perfect for your rustic Easter decor with a farmhouse style theme for your holiday decorations. Ideas for Decorating Easter Eggs without Dye I remember sitting at the table decorating Easter eggs with my son when he was little. I’d mix up the little cups of color…
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DIY Valentines for Kids: Mini Gumball Machine + Valentine’s Day Crafts
Need ideas for easy DIY Valentines for kids? This DIY mini gumball machine is the perfect Valentine for your little mini me’s! Kids absolutely love these replica gumball machines filled with multi-colored gumballs or Valentine’s day candy. Plus they’re simple and easy to make. Keep reading to learn how to make this easy Valentine’s day craft for kids. Plus explore other ideas for easy DIY Valentines for kids. Candies and…
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Dollar Tree Mason Jar Christmas Decorations: Frugal Holiday Decor Ideas
Learn how to make these Dollar Tree mason jar Christmas decorations. It’s an easy and affordable way to save money and still decorate your home for the holidays. Plus it looks beautiful as a Christmas mantel decorating idea. The holidays can be overwhelming in so many ways. Not only does the holiday season take an emotional toll on many of us, it can also drain us financially. Between buying Christmas…
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Corgi Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows Recipe
Whether you’re looking for a homemade holiday gift idea or simply a warming winter treat, these hot chocolate bombs with marshmallows are a delight for dog lovers. Keep reading to discover how to make cocoa bombs with Corgi shaped marshmallows, how to temper and melt chocolate, the best molds for making hot chocolate filled drink balls, a step-by-step photo tutorial of the process, and a video of the unveiling of…
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Halloween Bark Recipe: How to Make Chocolate Candy Bark
Make this fun Halloween bark recipe for your Halloween party. These easy holiday treats are perfect for all your party tricksters. Try this recipe for making chocolate candy bark to delight all your party guests this fall. Plus learn how to choose the best chocolate for chocolate candy bark, as well as tips on melting and tempering chocolate. Halloween Party Ideas Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Not a…
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Halloween Luminary Craft: How to Make DIY Halloween Luminaries
Decorate your home for the holidays with this sugar skull Halloween luminary craft project. Learn how to make DIY Halloween luminaries for your front porch or walkway this fall. Crafted using laundry pod buckets, these upcycled Halloween luminaries are an affordable and fun way to decorate your home for Halloween on a budget. Upcycled Halloween Decorations They say there are two absolutes in life — death and taxes. However, I’m…
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Halloween Bath Bomb DIY Inspired by Pennywise in Stephen King’s IT
Take a ride into the creepy underbelly of horror fiction with this DIY Halloween bath bomb inspired by the clown, Pennywise, in Stephen King’s IT. There’s nothing like killer clowns to announce the arrival of Halloween. This red and yellow Halloween bath bomb features candy sprinkles with tiny eyes that will have you wondering if you’re going to wash down your drain right along with them after a bath in…
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Halloween Skull Wreath: DIY Halloween Wreath with Dollar Tree Supplies
Learn how to make this Halloween skull wreath to decorate your home this holiday season! This Dollar Tree DIY Halloween wreath offers a beautiful take on a normally macabre element and utilizes Dollar Tree Halloween supplies to save you money. Your neighbors will love this chic Halloween decor idea for your front door! Made using Dollar Tree pastel skulls, this DIY Halloween wreath is not only pretty, it’s also not…
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Buffalo Check Pumpkin Decor for Fall: Easy Fall Decor Idea for the Home
Learn how to craft this black and white buffalo check pumpkin decor for fall! This pumpkin inspired fall decor idea for the home is an easy fall craft for adults. It’s made using a Dollar Tree plastic pumpkin bucket and pool noodle, buffalo check fabric, fake floral leaves and a foraged stick. Sewing has never been my strong suit. My mom, who was a home economics major in college in…
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How to Decorate Easter Eggs Without Dye: Creative Easter Egg Designs
Learn how to decorate Easter eggs without dye for beautiful eggs without the mess. Explore beautiful, dye-free Easter egg designs you can create for the holiday to decorate your home for spring. When my son was little, we decorated eggs every year. Every year, I held my breath as he dipped the eggs and pulled them out of the little cups, hoping he didn’t spill the dye all over my…
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Herbal Bath Soak DIY for Valentine’s Day Gifts, Mother’s Day or Wedding Favors
Create a simple DIY herbal bath soak for someone special in your life. It’s an easy way to remind best friend, mother or even your overworked coworker not just that they are important to you, but also that they are totally deserving of self care. Whether you need gifts for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s day or wedding favors for your friends and family, this easy herbal bath soak is ready to…
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Dollar Tree Valentines for Gifts, Party Favors and BFF’s
Whether you need Valentine’s day gifts for someone special or affordable favors for your Valentine’s day party, these easy DIY Dollar Tree valentines are the perfect way to show you care. And you don’t need to spend a lot of money. Crafted entirely using products from the Dollar Store, these dollar store valentines are easy to create and customize. Keep reading to learn how to craft your own Dollar Tree…
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Free Printable Valentines for Kids (And Kids At Heart!)
The cutest free printable valentines for kids (and kids at heart!) for Valentine’s Day. Get ready for Valentine’s Day with this adorable collection of free printable valentines featuring woodland creatures and magical delights for all ages. Read on to discover a number of printable valentines that you can download and print for free — both for kids and a few for adults as well! Free Printable Valentines for Kids Created…
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DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him with Printable Valentines (for Men Who Love to Cook)
Coming up with DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for him can be hard. This easy food inspired gift, however, is a fun and simple way to get creative for Valentine’s Day. Make unique DIY Valentine’s day gifts for your boyfriend, husband or significant other. Or give these spice mixes as homemade gifts for friends who love to cook. Simply fill food safe test tubes with organic spice blends, then attach the…
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Bath Salt Ornaments: An Easy Essential Oil Gift for the Holidays
Discover how to make easy DIY bath salt ornaments with lavender essential oil in just 15-minutes for easy last minute holiday gifts for friends and family as well as teachers, coworkers, neighbors — or anyone else on your holiday gift list. Bath Salt Ornaments: An Easy Essential Oil Gift Idea for the Holidays Gift giving can be a challenge. Especially if you want to give a homemade gift that’s not…
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Bath Bomb Ornaments: Easy Homemade Gift Idea for the Holidays
DIY bath bomb ornaments are the perfect holiday gifts. Not only are these fun Christmas ornaments easy to make, they allow you to gift someone special an extra opportunity for self care. What better gift to give for the holidays, than a relaxing bath time staycation? Learn how to make your own homemade bath bomb ornaments for your friends and family with this simple tutorial from guest blogger, Melanie Sugalski,…
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Gift Wrapping Ideas for Christmas: How to Wrap Gifts for a Professional Look
Make your gifts look like they’ve been professionally gift wrapped with this collection of 25 beautiful gift wrapping ideas for Christmas. They’re simply perfect for all of your handmade gifts for the holidays! Beautiful Gift Wrapping Ideas for Christmas Holiday gift giving isn’t just about the presents. It’s also about the presentation. Otherwise we wouldn’t take the time to deck the halls and fill our entire December decorating our homes…
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Christmas Food Gifts: Ideas for Christmas Food Gifts for Friends & Family This Holiday Season
Christmas food gifts are an easy way to please everyone on your list. It’s both a simple way to ensure your gift doesn’t get returned to the store, and it’s a delightful treat that your recipient will enjoy throughout the holiday season. Let’s face it. Gift giving is hard. And if you’re dating someone new or you’re simply on a budget, figuring out your Christmas gift list can be crazy…
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Snowman Mason Jar Craft for Easy DIY Christmas Gifts with Printable Gift Tags
Celebrate winter with this easy DIY snowman mason jar craft. It’s perfect for easy DIY Christmas gifts. Simply fill the completed snowman mason jars with white chocolate covered pretzels -recipe included! – peppermint bark, chai tea mix or your favorite small seasonal toys or gifts. Then print out the free printable labels for an easy, affordable DIY holiday gift idea for Christmas! A Celebration of Winter Snow I love snow.…
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Vanilla Chai Tea Recipe: Make This Easy Spice Mix for DIY Holiday Gifts
Whether you enjoy the delicious flavor of a vanilla chai tea latte or need ideas for DIY holiday gifts, this vanilla chai tea mix is the perfect recipe to spice things up this winter. Keep reading to learn how to make your own easy vanilla chai tea mix for lattes for a cozy winter treat or to package as budget friendly DIY Christmas for friends, family and coworkers. DIY Holiday…
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Essential Oil Ornaments: DIY Scented Christmas Ornaments for the Holidays
Learn how to make these DIY essential oil ornaments in about 30-minutes to add a natural fragrance to your tree this holiday season. These quick & easy ornaments can be scented with your favorite holiday essential oil blend and make lovely DIY holiday gifts too! Keep reading to learn how to make your own easy essential oil ornaments. Plus discover my favorite holiday essential oils blends and recipes! Making Handmade…
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Bourbon Balls Recipe with Woodford Reserve: No Bake DIY Holiday Gifts
Make this easy gluten free, no bake bourbon balls recipe with Woodford Reserve (or rum if you prefer!) for the ultimate last minute DIY holiday gifts! This no bake bourbon balls recipe with Woodford Reserve allows you to create the ultimate no bake last minute DIY holiday gifts. These easy bourbon balls not only taste delicious, they’re also gluten free. So everyone can enjoy the delectable taste of chocolate and…
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Pumpkin Spice Body Spray Recipe with Essential Oils for Fall
Enjoy the scent of fall whenever and wherever you like with this easy essential oil DIY body spray recipe that smells like seasonal pumpkin spice! It’s a simple way to create your own custom fall fragrances for yourself or to gift as easy DIY holiday gifts throughout the season. Make Your Own DIY Fall Body Spray I love fragrances. Unfortunately, it’s rare that I can shell out $40+ for a…
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Father’s Day Gifts from Kids (That Anyone Can DIY)
There’s nothing better than giving the gift of handmade. Something you made with your own two hands for someone special in your life. However, it can be challenging to come up with gift ideas for men. Especially when you’re hunting for Father’s Day gifts from kids that they can either make themselves, or with a little help. Since dads, in particular, can be a challenge to craft for, I’ve put…
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Best Mother’s Day Gifts & Ideas to DIY
I seriously got the best Mother’s Day gift EVER this year! So I wanted to share mom brag about my son’s gift to me. Plus share a few DIY ideas for the best Mother’s Day gifts you can make for your mom this Mother’s Day. I got my Mother’s day gift early this year. Words cannot even explain how amazing it is! My son, Cody, graduated valedictorian from my alma…
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Blueberry Thyme Bath Salts Recipe (A Homemade Mother’s Day Gift Idea)
If you’re looking for an easy homemade recipe for bath salts, then make this blueberry thyme bath salts recipe! This bath salt recipe is formulated with Epsom salt and magnesium flakes to ease sore muscles and reduce stress. Plus it smells amazing! (It’s kind of cotton candy like. My friends LOVE this scent.) Learn how to make this Epsom salt bath salts recipe for sore muscles for yourself or as…
