Last year I came across this adorable advent calendar from Twig and Thistle. We were already well into December and it was too late to make one. This year I’m bringing my ‘A’ game to Christmas and I knew I had to make one! I picked up a pack of Wilton 2″ favor tins months…
Whimsical Christmas Tree – DIY Christmas Decor
I love whimsical Christmas decor. It makes me feel like I’m living in a magical elf village. I saw this cute Christmas vase from Hostess with the Mostess and knew I had to do something similar. I found my whimsical ornaments at Target. I love the bright colors, glitter, and fun shapes. This has been…
Christmas Cheer – Christmas Printable Decor
Get this free Christmas printable inspired by Elf – “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singling loud for all to hear.” Remember the days when families went around the neighborhood and sang carols to the neighbors? I don’t either, but I hear it was fun. 🙂 I am not much of a singer,…
Christmas Tablescape – Winter Wonderland
Reindeer, snow-covered berries and branches, pine cones, and candles bring together this beautiful winter wonderland Christmas tablescape. I’ve always wanted a formal dining table. In our old house, we had a small breakfast nook area that was just big enough for us to cram into a small eating area. In our new house, we have…
Bright & Colorful Christmas Printables
I made these colorful Christmas printables last year, but got busy and never posted them. My cousin came to our family party last year and asked if I would share them, so I decided to get them up for others looking for fun, whimsical Christmas decor. I love decorating with printables because you can change…
Smiling’s My Favorite – Christmas Printable Decoration
I just like to Smile. Smiling’s my favorite. What a happy quote. Perfect for Christmas. We have already watched Elf once this year. It may be my favorite Christmas movie. Like many, Christmas is by far my favorite holiday. I love being with family. I love the music. I love the food. I love…
Merry & Bright Christmas Printable Decoration
I have seen a flood of pictures on Facebook and Instagram of people decorating for Christmas. I guess that means I have permission to start posting about Christmas now. (I actually was going to start posting some of my Christmas ideas earlier, but I am just getting to it.) One of the things I love…
Nothing Happier than Christmas, Playing in the Snow, & A New Year
Sometime in October, I fizzled out and took a hiatus from Makoodle. We celebrated many things during my hiatus including: My baby’s 2nd birthday Halloween My 30th birthday Thanksgiving My 10th Anniversary Christmas New Years Those were the “main events”, but there was plenty of other things that kept us busy. We had a wonderful…
Christmas Decor – Home Tour
I love decorating for Christmas. This year I decorated the weekend of November 15th. A lot of people probably think that is too early, but my thought is – why not enjoy it as long as you can! Elegant Christmas Tree When we moved to our new house last year, we got a new 9…
White Elephant Gift Exchange Poem
White elephant gifts are a popular activity at our family and friend Christmas parties. The kids particularly like this activity because they get to walk away with a gift. Part of the fun of the white elephant game is the range of emotions from disappointed, to competitive, to excited. There are many poems and versions…