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A blog for homebodies who love learning and being creative in the safety & comfort of their sacred space.
Cocoa Creativity: Elevating Instant Hot Cocoa for a Cozy Holiday Treat
While instant hot cocoa packets offer convenience, why not take this beloved winter beverage to new heights with a dash of creativity? Elevate your hot cocoa experience this holiday season with these delightful and easy upgrades that will leave you craving more.
Sip, Savor, and Celebrate: Festive Holiday Mocktail Recipes
The holiday season is a time for joy, merriment, and indulging in delicious treats. While classic cocktails often take center stage at festive gatherings, there's no reason why those abstaining from alcohol should miss out on the fun. Elevate your holiday celebrations with these vibrant and flavorful mocktail recipes that promise to dazzle your taste buds and spread the holiday cheer.
Spreading Holiday Cheer: The Importance of Giving Back
Here's a heartfelt exploration of the importance of giving back during the holiday season, along with practical tips on how to support homeless shelters, pet shelters, and local families.
Tips for Hosting This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and creating lasting memories with friends and family — but let’s be honest, if you're hosting festivities at your home, it can be pretty daunting. The prospect of organizing holiday dinners, accommodating out-of-town guests, and ensuring everything runs smoothly sounds good until you’re in the thick of it.
Crafting Coziness: 10 Winter Wonderland DIYs for Cold Days Indoors
Whether you're looking to add a personal touch to your holiday decor or find a creative way to spend a chilly afternoon, these festive crafts are sure to warm your heart. Let's dive into a world of DIY magic with 10 winter crafts perfect for indoor crafting on cold winter days.
A Guide to Crafting the Perfect Stovetop Simmer
This aromatic concoction not only fills your living space with inviting scents but also evokes memories of cherished traditions. Let's explore the art of making a holiday stovetop simmer and some delightful recipe options to try.
Streaming Magic: Holiday Movies to Watch This Season
December is a month of enchantment, a time when the air is filled with the scent of pine, the twinkle of lights, and the promise of joy. Amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations, there's a simple pleasure that never fails to bring warmth to our hearts – streaming classic Christmas movies.
12 DIYs of Christmas
There’s something about the holiday season that makes me crafty… well craftier than usual. Over the years, we’ve tried a bunch of different crafts — some better than others, but these 12 are our favorites. You’ll find many of these DIYs around our house this time of year.
Gift Guide For The Crafty DIYer
For the crafty friend on your list, give them something they’ll love. From tools and hobby crafts, this list is packed with everything the DIYer on your list could ever ask for (even if they don’t).
Gift Guide: Practical Gifts People Actually Want
Sometimes the holidays create unnecessary pressure to give really heartfelt and meaningful gifts. But as an adult, I’ve learned that most people just want something from “their list.” They want that thing they’ve had their eye on but wouldn’t spend the money on for themselves. Here’s a list of items we use regularly that make our lives easier and will definitely be USED and loved by anyone on your list.
Gift Guide For The Sustainable Kings & Queens
Christmas can be tricky when it comes to giving gifts to the waste-conscious. If you’ve decided to exchange gifts and want to give them something that’s eco-friendly, this list will be helpful in guiding your search. We have made many sustainable swaps over the past few years and tested so many products, and realized they are not all made the same. These are our favorites or gifts we know your composting vegetarian friend will love.
Gift Guide: For The Homeowner
If anyone on your list is a new homeowner, you can bet they’ll need a few things this year. As young homeowners ourselves, these finds are all gifts we use ourselves and find both practical and luxurious around our home.
Gift Guide: For The Homebody
It’s that time of year, and this year, we’re determined to get a head-start on our holiday shopping. If you need a little inspiration, we’ve created several custom gift guides filled with brands and products we love.