Bring the kids into the kitchen for a gooey fun time making Chinese Christmas Trees. The crunchy, chewy treats are made with crispy Chow Mein noodles and melted marshmallows! To make Chinese Christmas Trees Start by greasing a large glass bowl with cooking spray or oil. Put half a bag of marshmallows, 4 Tablespoons of butter, and a few drops…
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Now that the holiday decorating is finished, it’s time to hit the kitchen and start baking up delicious cookies and goodies for neighbor gifts, teacher gifts, and annual cookie swaps! I gathered 20 Christmas Cookie Recipes that are on my “must make” list! Be sure to bake up a few batches for now and freeze some for later! This is…
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Early this holiday season I came across fresh bay leaf trees by Pottery Barn. Birch bark and sparkly silver set against the soft green trees seemed like a perfect pairing. Their fresh bay leaf trees sold out quickly, but I knew the trees could easily be replicated for a fraction of the price, using dried bay leaves instead. To make…
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The Coastal Christmas Tree needed a special tree skirt. Burlap was the perfect choice for the tree skirt, natural, textural, and the color of sand! Not owning a sewing machine, I looked for a no-sew option instead. This burlap tree skirt couldn’t have been easier to make! Today I’ll show you how! How to Make a No-Sew Burlap Tree Skirt…
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I think I’m in love! I’m in love with my Coastal Christmas Tree! I wish you all could see it up close because pictures never seem to do Christmas trees justice. The family room holds the traditional family tree, all adorn with the kids’ popsicle stick creations and those special ornaments passed down through the years. The foyer is where…
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