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Christmas DIY Woman
Welcome to the holiday season, prime time for showing off your kids' manners (or lack thereof). Here are a few savvy suggestions on how to enforce some civility at your next family fete.
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DIY Christmas Cards
These homemade cards (made with love by the kids) are Etsy-worthy, we say! Sayonara, boring boxed cards.
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Sugar Cookies Three Ways
Once you have your basic sugar cookie dough made, the variations are endless. This tutorial walks you through three beautiful options: chocolate thumbprint, Christmas pinwheel, or painted sugar cookies.
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Rustic Twig Ornaments
Rustic means using simple things to create beautiful treasures, and these twig snowflake and star ornaments are the perfect embodiment of that.
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A Month of Elf on the Shelf Ideas and Printables
If you love the Elf (or love to hate him) then you'll want to bookmark these creative Elf on the Shelf ideas.
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Holiday Sausage Rolls
This crowd-pleasing appetizer is a winner for sure. Just dab some seasoned sausage meat onto some phyllo pastry and roll it up. Gourmet deliciousness.
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Easy DIY Burlap Advent Calendar
Start a new Christmas tradition with this DIY burlap bag Advent calendar. Fill the bags with a mix of sweets and small trinkets—you can keep the kids guessing every day.
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Turtle Cookies
They're perfectly soft and chewy and crunchy and chocolatey and nutty and caramelly all at the same time. Mmm, we love Turtles!
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How to Make a Traditional Christmas Wreath
Time to rev up your green thumb—we had no idea making an evergreen wreath was so easy. The kids can help you find the best boughs, whether at the store or outside during a family walk. Read the full post to see complete wreath design ideas.
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Scented Baking Soda Dough Ornaments
Classic baking soda ornaments have long been a favourite Christmas craft for the kids—but a few drops of scented oil elevate this craft into a treat for the eyes and the nose.
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Felt Elf Boots Christmas Ornaments
You'll be hanging these stockings with care! A cute Christmas activity for crafty kids!
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Peppermint Bark
Store-bought peppermint bark can be pretty pricey for something that's only three ingredients. Use good chocolate and make your own—it's just as delish.
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Simple Santa Belly Felt Ornament
These jolly Santa belly ornaments can be stitched up in a flash—or put together with glue for a more kid-friendly craft.
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Chocolate Covered Holiday Oreo Pops
Fun to make, and more fun to eat! In addition to being cute, the sticks help keep little hands from getting sticky with melted chocolate.
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Whole Wheat Gingerbread Pancakes
You had us at whole wheat. Here's a way to get a little something healthy into the kiddos before a day of treats. Anything counts.
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Cranberry Ginger Squares
A soft buttery cookie dotted with candied ginger and dried cranberries and finished with a bit of orange zest makes for a Christmas cookie that's melt-in-your-mouth good.
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Christmas Card Crafts for Kids
Having the kids make the annual Christmas card is not only a great craft idea, your card recipients will also appreciate getting something made with so much love. Here are three card inspirations to get your creative juices flowing.
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Paper House Ornament Template
A great way to keep them busy while you bake, clean, wrap presents, cook, clean again....
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Peanut Butter Balls
A more-than-the-sum-of-their-parts classic Christmas treat that's a hit with the kids. And the teens. And the adults...
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Christmas Tree Twig Art
This twig tree would beautifully elevate any mantle or entrance way.
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Candy Cane Chocolate Toffee
We love the idea of cutting this toffee up into bite-sized squares and wrapping it up for edible hostess gifts, or to stuff in the kids' advent calendars.
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Gingerbread Cookies
A classic recipe, and a thorough step-by-step guide to making and prepping the dough—plus storing, freezing, and making-ahead tips.
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Easy Silver Bells Wreath Ornament
Silver bells, silver bells, It's Christmas time in the city. Hear the bells go ring-a-ling, soon it will be Christmas day!
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Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Cupcakes
Moist chocolate cake, fluffy peanut butter icing, and one very cute red little nose.
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Easy Build Stocking Hangers
These stocking hangers may be for the more enthusiastic DIYers among us (a few tools are required) but the results are Martha worthy.
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How to Stock Your Bar for Holiday Parties
How much wine, how much beer? What liquor to buy? Here's a handy guide for those planning parties this holiday season.
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DIY Christmas Bell Ornament for Kids
Ring-a ding-ding! This craft's a winner with the smaller set.
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White Chocolate Cranberry Protein Bars
Reach for one of these white-chocolate drizzled, cranberry-studded bars when you're craving something sweet.
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How to Cook a Turkey
Our friends at RecipeGeek.com have shared their definitive guide to cooking the perfect bird. Whether you're a bird-roasting newbie or just want to brush up before you dust off the roasting pan—check here first.
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More Ways to Be a Holiday Hero
We've got more great Christmas ideas, crafts, recipes, gift guides and more. Click here for more savvy ideas to carry you through the holiday season.