I have never really thought about decorating around lights before this year because before, at our old house, I didn't have any to think about in the front! But this new house has 3 around the garage doors and I wanted them to feel some holiday love too. So, after looking and not really finding ... View Post
Holiday Gift Guides : Tween Picks!
We have a very tween girl in our house these days and I'm honestly enjoying thinking of what to get her for the holidays... I love that she still plays with some toys, but also is getting more into clothes, accessories, and bigger girl things! So pulling these ideas together was fun for me since she ... View Post
Clever Ways to Decorate for Christmas
Christmas is almost upon us. It’s time to buy and wrap presents, and it’s time to spend precious moments with our loved ones. It’s also time to decorate and make our homes shine with lights, wreaths, and Christmas trees. There are ways you can decorate that won’t make a mess and won’t leave damage ... View Post
Big Christmas & 5 FREE Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letters
While was preparing to share about our Elf returning this year, I realized that our elf was never introduced here or shared about! I'll have to share more on Big Christmas later, but until I do -the story of how he got his name is a good one - I was looking for an elf arrival letter because he ... View Post
Holiday Santa Trains in Indiana
We haven't done a train ride since our Nickel Plate Railway here went out of business... since then, they've removed even the tracks! But they did keep a ride close that we can now pickup in a near by park! However, Santa trains are going to be on our radar super early from here on out! So while ... View Post
Experience Gifts – Last Minute Ideas
All my kids want for the holidays is LOLs. I can't even. While I do think those little dolls are adorable, and yes many of them will be under our tree, I am trying to broaden our holiday horizons with a few other types of gifts this year. And thankfully, experiences gifts can typically be ... View Post