Category Archives: Holiday

Books are cherished friends who take you on daring adventures and offer sweet solace - gift your children these beloved boxed sets!
Boxed Book Sets for Kids of All Ages

When I was a kid, every Christmas I eagerly awaited the gift that would arrive [...]

01
Dec
Ethical, organic, all-natural candy for all your chocolate holidays!
Where to Find Ethically Sourced Chocolate Candy for Halloween

Chocolate Season is just around the corner - you know, that season that runs from [...]

24
Oct
If your children are already overrun with toys - or you're just wanting the best creative, innovative options for playtime - this non-toy gift list is a fantastic place to start.
21+ MORE Non-Toy Gifts for Children

If your children are already overrun with toys - or you're just wanting the best [...]

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19
Oct
Need an idea (or two) for a Father's Day gift? Look no further! These eight creative ideas will certainly get your gift-giving juices flowing.
Father’s Day Gift Ideas: 8 Great Gifts for Dad You Can’t Get in Stores

Need heart-felt Father's Day gift ideas? These clever ideas will get your creative juices flowing [...]

14
Jun
Need to find a last-minute gift - fast? This list gives you dozens of ideas to get your creative juices flowing!
Thoughtful Last-Minute Gift Ideas

Need GOOD Christmas gift ideas fast? And then need to figure out how to wrap [...]

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18
Dec
Our Favorite Christmas Things Giveaway – $195 value

It's nearly Christmas, so why not celebrate with a little giveaway? This week 13 friends [...]

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07
Dec
Want to create a beautiful, classy Christmas in your home but want to be so so frugal? Here are 12+ fabulous ideas for keeping Christmas frugal AND festive!
12+ Simple Decorations for a Frugal, Classy, Festive Christmas

Want to create a beautiful, classy Christmas in your home but want to be so [...]

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03
Dec
Who says candy is the only treat we can give out on Halloween? Here are few ideas to get you started.
Non-Candy Treats for Trick or Treaters

Who says candy is the only treat we can give out on Halloween? Here are [...]

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31
Oct
Homemade Caramel Corn - with all-natural ingredients and WITHOUT any of the junk :)
Homemade Caramel Corn

Naturally-sweetened homemade caramel corn provides the sweet treat you love without any of the junk [...]

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15
Oct
This classic coleslaw is the real food version of the traditional American recipe, and goes beautifully with any barbecue, fried chicken, or pulled pork. :)
Perfect Coleslaw

This perfect coleslaw is the real food version of the classic American recipe, and goes [...]

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29
Jun
Need a salad that can go with you and that don't require chilling? Keep this list in your back pocket!
25 No-Chill, Picnic-Perfect Summer Salads

Summer is the time for simple meals, especially those that can easily go where you [...]

22
Jun
Eat real food this St. Patrick's Day!
Real Food Favorites for St. Patrick’s Day

If you're wanting healthy options for your St. Patrick's Day festivities this year, here's a [...]

16
Mar
Wanting an Advent calendar that helps your child connect to the larger purpose of celebrating Christmas? This DIY Advent Calendar provides simple ways to serve throughout the season - and can be used again throughout the year!
25 Days of Service Advent Calendar

When we published our list of service projects for kids and DIY Advent calendar tutorial, [...]

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10
Mar
Valentine Heart Strings Tree - an simple, thoughtful activity to do with your kiddos for Valentine's Day!
Valentine’s Heart Strings Tree

This year, do something meaningful with your kiddos for Valentine's Day! This simple, delightful activity [...]

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09
Feb
Making your own chocolate bars takes mere minutes!
Homemade Fair Trade Chocolate Bars

Making your own homemade chocolate bars is SUPER-easy - and I tell you how to [...]

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05
Feb
What Makes a Christmas Tree Perfect + #ShareATree
The Perfect Christmas Tree

What makes a Christmas tree perfect? In my mind, it's all about its purpose - [...]

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22
Dec
Give simple real food gifts that are a ministry as well as a gift!
Homemade Real Food Gifts to Bless Your Friends & Neighbors

Rather than plates of cookies, give simple, meaningful real food gifts that provide more than [...]

16
Dec
THE BEST (and I don't say that lightly) Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix with Homemade Mini-Marshmallows to boot :)
DIY Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix + Homemade Mini-Marshmallows

This smooth and creamy homemade hot chocolate mix uses simple, real food ingredients. Take it [...]

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13
Dec
Swedish Meatballs: simple decadence at its best!
Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry Sauce

Classic Swedish Meatballs are comfort food at its very best, especially in the festive winter [...]

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09
Dec
Homemade Mulling Spices - scent your holiday with the warmth of the season
Homemade Mulling Spices

There's just something about scent. It's amazing how scent and memory are so absolutely interlocked. [...]

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04
Dec
Make homemade evaporated milk and homemade sweetened condensed milk - the easy way!
How to Make Homemade Evaporated Milk and Sweetened Condensed Milk (the Easy Way)

  Want to avoid all the thickeners and preservatives that some brands of evaporated milk [...]

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22
Nov
An essential list of fun, delightful gifts for children that AREN'T toys!
31+ Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Children

Incite wonder, provoke discovery, fuel passion, and nurture creativity with your gifts, whether it's Christmas, [...]

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20
Nov
Slow Cooker Stuffing for Thanksgiving (or anytime!)
Thanksgiving Stuffing in the Slow Cooker

Free up your oven for other Thanksgiving dishes by making your stuffing in the slow [...]

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18
Nov
These SWEET chickpea-based dips will not only provide excellent protein and minerals, but will delight the tastebuds of pretty much anyone
3 Holiday Dips for Kids of All Ages

These SWEET chickpea-based dips (aka "hummus") will not only provide excellent protein and minerals, but [...]

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13
Nov