Every December, both before and after Christmas, my craft drawers seem to be dominated by wrapping paper. It feels like you can simultaneously never have enough and always have too much. There are those little bits you end up with after wrapping that I can never figure out what to do with. And there's the leftover paper you get from unwrapping presents on the day, which … [Read more...] about 13 Brilliant Ways to Use Leftover Wrapping Paper
I Tried the No-Bake Gingerbread House Hack and It Actually Works
Every year, I think about making a gingerbread house, and every year, I talk myself out of it. The whole process seems designed to test your patience. I have no time for assembling walls that refuse to stand up, or watching the roof slide off while the icing is still wet. It's supposed to be fun, but for me, it's mostly stressful. Then I saw a wonderful idea online this year … [Read more...] about I Tried the No-Bake Gingerbread House Hack and It Actually Works
Santa’s Coming! Make These Cute Santa Hat Brownie Bites
If you're hosting a holiday party, or just making holiday snacks with your family, you have to try these brownie bites. And not just because they're adorable (although they are very adorable). Unlike some other holiday baking projects, this recipe is not complicated and doesn't require specialized baking tools. For the brownies, as long as you have the right size baking dish … [Read more...] about Santa’s Coming! Make These Cute Santa Hat Brownie Bites
12 Magical Ways To Decorate With Christmas Lights
Christmas lights transform spaces in ways that other decorations simply can't. There's something about that soft glow that makes everything feel more magical, more festive, and more like the holidays are here. And while most people default to stringing them on the tree and calling it a day, there are so many other places where lights can make an impact. One year, I had extra … [Read more...] about 12 Magical Ways To Decorate With Christmas Lights
6 Magical Christmas Decorations You Can Make With Star Anise
When you’re looking for natural Christmas decorations online, the things that usually come up are pinecones, holly, and maybe some dried oranges. But there's one kitchen ingredient that often gets overlooked, and I have to admit, it's become one of my absolute favorites: star anise. The distinctive star shape is not the only thing that makes star anise perfect for … [Read more...] about 6 Magical Christmas Decorations You Can Make With Star Anise