by Kati | Sep 8, 2020 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
Everyone should learn how to make earrings at some point in their life. Since so many people wear earrings, that makes them an easy gift to give. But no one wants just plain earrings. That's why I'm going to teach you how to make earrings out of air dry clay with this...
by Kati | Sep 8, 2020 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
Don't you just love wind chimes? I sure do! Every time I hear the soft clanking noise my mind drifts off to a relaxing day at the beach. Because, not only do they look great but they sound wonderful too! You see, these easy DIY wind chimes not only make great gifts,...
by Kati | Sep 7, 2020 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
Did you know you could make a DIY heat transfer vinyl t-shirt yourself without a fancy cutting machine? You can! I didn't know either until recently. And now my custom t-shirt making possibilities just blew wide open! And since my family loves Disney, this is the best...
by Kati | Sep 7, 2020 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
Don't you just love a pretty topiary? I'm always reminded of the story of The Secret Garden when I see a topiary. While I don't think there was actually any topiaries in the story, I guess it's the fairy tale look and the dreamy tendrils of the plant that reminds me...
by Kati | Sep 6, 2020 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
If you love a custom bracelet, then I've got just the DIY project for you! Recently, I was purchasing something for my husband online when this ad popped up for these beautiful stone bracelets. I couldn't believe how pretty they were and then I checked the price. WOW,...
by Kati | Sep 6, 2020 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
Don't you just love a warm custom fleece blanket in the winter? I know I do! It's so great to snuggle underneath it watching a movie with your family. Ahh, and the roaring fire crackling…Oh, wait. That part only happens in my dreams living in Florida. But still,...
by Kati | Dec 21, 2019 | Christmas
More than ever, people are looking to save money during the holiday season. If you're one of those people, you might be interested in learning how to coupon during the holidays! Couponing is a great way to save some extra money and stock up on things, but it's not the...
by Kati | Dec 20, 2019 | Christmas
Decorating your house can be an expensive endeavor this holiday season, but not with the cheapest Christmas decorations that you can DIY! But with all of the fun Pinterest projects available, the more DIY projects you can make, the more money you will save. I’ve found...
by Kati | Dec 20, 2019 | Christmas, DIY
Why choose boring gift bags when you give a gift to your loved ones when you can get gift wrap for FREE! And I'm not talking about shopping the after Christmas sales or using coupons to get it for free. I've got some super simple ways to find free gift wrap inside...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 19, 2019 | Christmas
Despite our best planning and intentions, by the time the Christmas season rolls around, our bank account is squeezed just too thin. If you are on a tight budget this holiday season, you can still create an enjoyable and even a magical Christmas season for you and...
by Kati | Dec 19, 2019 | Christmas, DIY
Don't you just love a candy cane centerpiece? With Christmas fast approaching I'm always looking for ways to add some cheerful home décor projects into our homes on a budget. We decided to make a Candy Cane centerpiece that would be perfect for practical home use or...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 18, 2019 | Christmas, DIY
Are you looking for a DIY holiday centerpiece vase project for Christmas? One that also is very cheap to make? You're in the right place! With Christmas right around the corner, we're sure you’re preparing your home with all the Christmas decor, Christmas trees,...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 18, 2019 | Christmas
Is your house holiday celebration central? Our house is too! Everyone always gathers at our house for all the holidays. The holiday season can be a time of unexpected events and expenses, instead of being very merry and bright. They can also leave you and your wallet...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 17, 2019 | Christmas
Hanukkah and Christmas are two very special holidays. Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday, and I look forward to the holiday season each and every year. Just a few short years ago was the first year I'd ever celebrated Hanukkah with friends who are Jewish. Our...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 17, 2019 | Christmas, DIY
Are you needing some cool Christmas gifts? It’s getting down to the wire for Christmas shopping, isn’t it?! And I honestly think the closer it gets the less creative my brain gets also! Thankfully for both of us, I wrote this article when I was of sound mind before...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 16, 2019 | Christmas
Do you have a Christmas Eve dinner? We didn't use to, but our family loves to eat and so our Christmas Eve dinner has become just as fun as our Christmas Day dinner. As the Christmas holiday gets closer, the presents are almost wrapped, the stockings are hung by the...
by Kati | Dec 16, 2019 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
Making DIY Christmas gifts do not have to be as hard as we tend to make it. With a little creativity and about 10 minutes of your time, you can make several really quick and easy DIY Christmas gifts for friends or family without spending a small fortune. Because...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 15, 2019 | Christmas
We all would like to have lots of money in the bank, but maybe having a nicely padded Christmas Savings Account would be a great start! This is one of the tips included in my Jump-Start Your Savings Guide (how to add $500 to your bank account in the next 30 days,...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 15, 2019 | Christmas, DIY
Need some frugal and cheap Christmas ornaments ideas? Here are 5 great ones! The holidays are approaching quickly, and we're already so busy and usually, our budget is running thin too! Getting crafty with these fun & easy DIY Christmas ornaments is one way we force...
by Kati | Dec 14, 2019 | Christmas
Who wouldn't love some appreciation letters in the mail?!! Don't forget our military and our first responders this holiday season! Writing appreciation letters is a great way to show your love and support this season! For the last few years, when I went to write my...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 13, 2019 | Christmas
Do you and your family have fun family traditions for Christmas? In my family, it was reading The Night Before Christmas each Christmas Eve before heading off to bed. We would all sit down on the couch together, while my mom read it to us. As we got older, sometimes...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 12, 2019 | Christmas
After weeks, and maybe even months, of planning, shopping, baking, wrapping, parties, and holiday prep, it’s finally Christmas Morning. Did you give yourself a smart start to the day? By the time Christmas morning comes around, you may be exhausted and done with the...
by Kati | Dec 11, 2019 | Christmas, Freebies
Christmas is a great time of fun, family, food but also a great time to break out the Christmas Stationery! One thing I love is to send our friends and family an update of what has happened in the past year. Since I'm a homeschool mom, I get my kids in on the fun and...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 10, 2019 | Christmas
If you are having trouble finding a great gift for the Jedi in your life, there are plenty of choices for you to pick from this list of the best Star Wars Novelty Gifts around! No matter what your budget, you can make something yourself, or order it online and kick...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 9, 2019 | Christmas
Are you looking for some good deals after Christmas? Going shopping during the after Christmas sales is a big deal at our house. There are items that you just can't get cheaper any other time of the year. Oh, don't get me wrong, I still shop on Black Friday and Cyber...
by Kati | Dec 8, 2019 | Black Friday, Christmas
Are you dreading the holiday season because you might have to return gifts? Me too. Sometimes you have to take back and exchange or return those items you bought or received for Christmas. It's inevitable. But how to return holiday gifts without the headache? Now...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 29, 2019 | Christmas, Christmas Recipes, Desserts, Recipes
Cranberry Tea Cookies These Cranberry Tea Cookies are a little sophisticated little cookie that pares perfectly with tea or coffee. Notice the pecans and the Craisins…yum! All the ingredients can be mixed in one bowl. Love that. This rolling technique is the...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 29, 2019 | Christmas, Christmas Recipes, Desserts, Recipes
Frozen Peppermint Pie Recipe If you want a Christmas dessert that festive, delicious, and oh-so-easy to make, this Frozen Peppermint Pie Dessert is it! Just SIX SIMPLE INGREDIENTS are all you need for a little bit of cool refreshment! This cookie crumb crust is one of...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 29, 2019 | Christmas, Christmas Recipes, Desserts, Recipes
Chocolate Donuts With Peppermint Glaze If you love mint chocolate, then you'll love these Chocolate Donuts With Peppermint Glaze! Is there a more delicious combination in this world than chocolate and peppermint? And then it's put in a donut?! That's just heavenly!...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 29, 2019 | Christmas, Christmas Recipes, Desserts, Recipes
Melting Snowman Chocolate Cookies These Melting Snowman Chocolate Cookies sure are cute! Do you wanna bake a snowman? Of course, you do! We used a cookie mix, but you could start with a made-from-scratch cookie. Using the mix will get you to the fun, decorating part...
