Hosting a Galentine’s Day Party Hosting a Galentine’s Day party is a fantastic way to celebrate friendship and love with your favorite ladies! To me, it’s not just about the festivities—it’s about cherishing the love and support we give one another, lifting each other up, and reminding ourselves that these friendships are just as meaningful and transformative as any other kind of love. Galentine’s Day is a toast to women empowering women, in the most …
I was talking with my daughter the other day, and she said, “Mom, you need to do a post on the care packages that you used to send us when we were in college. You always made the best ones!” Well, that made me feel good, so of course, I was going to do it! Valentine’s Day is February 14th, and this is the perfect holiday to send a college care package to your college …
Valentine’s Cocoa Bar Who doesn’t love hot cocoa on a cold winter’s day? What makes it even more fun is to have a Valentine’s-themed cocoa bar. I love Valentine’s Day and thought this would be a great way to celebrate. So I had my girls over last week and thought this would be the perfect time to try out the cocoa bar. This is a great excuse to gather family and friends. I was poking around …
DIY Pom Heart Valentine Wreath Ok, so I have totally been into the pom-pom making! It started at Christmas, putting pom-poms on all my gifts, and now I’ve moved on to Valentine’s Day. It’s so fun to use poms to decorate for the holidays! I found this fun little wreath on Pinterest (thank you for the inspiration Country Peony), and wanted to make my own. Here is how I made it. Tools Let’s start with …
12 Nights of Christmas Cocktails HO HO HO! Happy Holidays! The holiday season is an excellent time to try out some new cocktail recipes. I’ve put together some of my favorites and wanted to share them. Night One~Eggnog Martini Fill shaker with ice, add all ingredients.Shake well and add to a martini glassRim martini glass with crushed gram crackersGarnish with a dash of nutmeg Night Two ~Peppermint Martini Fill the shaker with ice, add all …
Making Christmas Cozy Christmas is my favorite holiday, and I love to make my home cozy and magical for my children and now grandchildren. Making Christmas cozy is all about creating a warm, inviting atmosphere filled with comforting details that make people feel at home. By creating warm, layered spaces filled with nostalgic details, you’ll have a cozy home ready to welcome family and friends this Christmas! Here are some tips to bring that cozy, …
Setting the Table for Thanksgiving Sitting around a beautifully set Thanksgiving table with family and friends is a warm, joyful experience that fills the heart. As you gather around, there’s a true sense of togetherness and gratitude in the air. The flicker of candlelight creates a cozy glow, and the rich, warm colors of the table remind everyone of the comfort and abundance of the season. Setting the table for Thanksgiving is a great way …
Fall is slowly settling in, and I’m here for it! The changing leaves, crisp air, and cozy layers make it one of the best times to get outside and check off a few family bucket list adventures. Below, I’ve put together some of the things we have done as a family over the years. The kids are all grown now, but we still like to get together and do a lot of these things as …
Ugly Sweater Outfit Ideas I have always thought that ugly Christmas sweater parties are absolutely hilarious and a total blast! No Christmas season is complete without an ugly Christmas sweater. Choosing an ugly sweater can be so much fun, and honestly, who says it has to be an ugly sweater? I actually love my ugly sweaters. Amazon has some really fun Christmas shirts and sweaters. It’s hard to choose. Who doesn’t love going to an …
How To Flock Your Faux Christmas Tree I’ve had a non-flocked Christmas tree for years and have wanted to flock it for a while now. Well, I finally did it, and it was super easy! You only need a few items to get this tree flocked. I didn’t go super heavy on the flocking. For one, it was freezing outside, and I wasn’t sure how messy it would be once I got the tree inside. …
