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Easy DIY Holiday Decorations

I couldn't bring our big box of Christmas stuff on the road with us in our small RV, so I decided some easy DIY holiday decorations were in order! These easy holiday decorations are perfect to make with your partner or kids and are as inexpensive as it gets.Minimal supplies are needed. Some you'll probably already have on hand or you can get out in your backyard or at the dollar store or craft store. Pictured above is the little Christmas corner I managed to cobble together in our RV for the holidays. A little rosemary tree wrapped in strings…

Post published:December 4, 2023
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Get Ready for the Holiday Season

Here’s a roundup of all the best food, crafts, and books for you to enjoy with your loved ones for this winter! Plus gift guides so you can get the perfect gifts this holiday season. Featured Gifts for Book Lovers: The Ultimate ListThe best gifts for book lovers this holiday season.Find GiftsVegan GF Holiday Sugar CookiesThese delicious sugar cookies are perfect for everyone and fun to decorate!RecipeDIY Dried Orange Garland/OrnamentsA yummy, boho craft to decorate your home for the holidays.Craft NowVegan Peppermint BarkEasy 5 minute, 3 ingredient vegan peppermint bark, perfect for the holidays!RecipeDIY Yarn Holiday GnomesMake this super easy craft…

Post published:November 1, 2023
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Best Shops for Stationery Addicts

As I am a big lover of stationery and all things papery I thought it would be fun to put together a guide on the best shops for stationery addicts! This is by no means an all encompassing list, I am always finding new sites that I fall in love with and want to buy more. These are the sites and Etsy shops you are guaranteed to find stationery you or the stationery addict in your life will be obsessed with. Perfect to find gifts for the holidays! Gifts for Stationery Addicts: Websites 1. Nico Neco Zakkaya This shop is…

Post published:November 1, 2023
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Gifts for CookBook Lovers 2023

Here's a one stop list of great gifts for cookbook lovers! Perfect for holiday gift shopping for all the foodies in your life. Like the bookish holiday shopping guide, I have a range of small businesses, and some amazon purchases on here. Choose who you want to support and find the perfect gift for your loved one. 1. Cookbook Earrings $3.20 Help them display their love for cookbooks on their ears! 2. Bookish Tea Towel $8.00 The tea towel says it all. 3. Cookbook Wall Hanging $8.50 This rustic wall hanging can add some flare to any cookbook lover's kitchen.…

Post published:November 1, 2023
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Gifts for Book Lovers: The Ultimate List 2023

It's time for the Christmas shopping, so here's the ultimate list of gifts for books lovers in your life. That is, gifts that are not books themselves! I know I could always use a little more bookish gear in my life. I'm trying to support more small businesses on this list, but there's also some Amazon and big box stores too, depending on your time constraints and preferences. You'll find something for every book lover in your life in this list! 1. Printable Bookmarks $1.80 - $6.00 Cute and functional bookmarks to track your reading or just look pretty! Buy…

Post published:November 1, 2023
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Chocolate Fondue Dessert Board (Vegan Fondue Option!)

There is not one person I know who doesn't love chocolate fondue. This chocolate fondue dessert board is perfect for every occaision including girls nights, date night, family dessert, and dinner parties. My cookbook club actually decided on a food board theme, so that is how I made my first chocolate fondue dessert board. What is a Chocolate Fondue Dessert Board? A chocolate fondue dessert board is basically a fancy way of dressing up chocolate fondue with a ton of food to dip into the chocolate. Charcuterie boards, or another term is food boards, are all the rage right now.…

Post published:December 19, 2022
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Easy Hand Painted DIY Wood Slice Ornaments

I love love love the holiday season, so of course I love to do holiday crafts too! These easy hand paint wood slice ornaments are fun to make with your whole family. Keep scrolling to the bottom to see my Youtube tutorial! Wood Slice Ornaments Supplies All you really need is a few extras you might not already have on hand for this craft. You can keep it basic if you want or get fancy like I did with added ribbon or embellishments to your wood slice ornaments. Basic Supplies: Acrylic Paint (I use this craft smart set in my…

Post published:December 5, 2022
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Easy Beginners Macrame Snowflake

This fun macrame snowflake is perfect for the holiday season and great for beginners! I finished it in under 10 minutes and you will too. Just follow the simple tutorial or go down to my Youtube video below. Macrame Snowflake Supplies All you need for this craft is single-ply 3mm macrame cord and a 1.25 inch circle. I actually used a key ring. If you get something a little bigger or use a wooden circle, that is fine too! My snowflake actually has 3 different colors: white, tan and beige. I got a small 3 pack of the cordage at…

Post published:November 28, 2022
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Perfect Homemade Chai Tea Latte Recipe

I've been making this homemade chai tea recipe for years. My mom gave me a photocopy of her crumbled old photocopy. Those always seem to be the best recipes, am I right? It's very easy to whip up and makes about 8 cups worth, so it's perfect if you're prepping ahead or having a dinner party. Why should I make a homemade chai tea latte? I'll tell you why.. because it will be more delicious than any chai tea latte you get at a cafe or Starbucks. I don't use a chai tea bag. I make it from scratch with…

Post published:November 14, 2022
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The Easiest Delicious Sweet Potato Casserole

This easy sweet potato casserole recipe has been on my family's Thanksigiving table for as long as I can remember. It is simple, easy and delicious! A quick to make side dish for a busy morning preparing. I am usually one to go for healthier recipes, but I don't think this casserole would be as complete or nostalgic without the mini marshmallows on top. Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients I said it was simple and I meant it because it's only 5 ingredients! Here is what you need: Sweet Potatoes Dairy Free Butter Brown Sugar (or Coconut Sugar) Ceylon Cinnamon Mini…

Post published:November 7, 2022
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