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World’s Best Homemade Fudge Recipe
In my opinion this is the World’s Best Homemade Fudge Recipe!! My mom has been making her delicious Fudge ever Holiday Season since I can remember! I think its the best, you should try it and see for yourself…. Ingredients:1 cup Butter14 1/2 oz. Evaporated Milk4 cups Sugar1 – 12oz pkg. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (I use Nestle)5 cups Mini Marshmallows1 tsp. Vanilla1 cup chopped nuts (optional – I leave these out)Directions:1. Cook butter, evaporated milk, and sugar over medium heat until temperature reaches soft ball stage (234 degrees Fahrenheit). Use a candy thermometer and stir constantly with a whisk, so it doesn’t burn or stick to the bottom. This part…
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Christmas Advent – Storybook Countdown
Each Christmas we have a little tradition….we have 24 Christmas Books wrapped and placed under the tree. It’s our… Christmas Advent Storybook Countdown! Each night one of the kids gets to pick a “present” and unwrap it. Then we read it all together before bed. My kids love picking a present each night during the month of December and it is a great way to get in the Holiday Spirit. *If you decide to start a tradition like this here are some Great Tips: – Look for Christmas Books on sale after the Holidays. I found some great deals at local bookstores and in the mall. …
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Homemade Christmas Gifts – for Little Girls
Here’s my top ten list for Homemade Christmas Gifts for the little girl in your life. If your trying to find the perfect gift to make for your daughter, grand-daughter, niece, little sister, you’ve come to the right place! Here’s my homemade gift giving list for little girls… *Click on the photos to go to source/tutorial! For the little girl with an 18″ doll or and American Girl Doll…Homemade Doll clothes! Make this cute little dress (or Witch Costume in any Print!) or how about this one… Or how about a cute accessory like this doll tent…. How about a cute “You are my Sunshine” plaque or sign for your…
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Homemade Christmas Gifts – For Her (Part 2)
Last year I made a top ten list of some great Homemade Gift Ideas for the women in your life; moms, grandmas, sisters, girlfriends, teachers, neighbors. It has been such a hit I decided to make another list for 2013! And here it is…. Collage frame with poem, a perfect gift for Grandma! (I found this adorable frame at Michael’s craft store, printed and cut some cute photos to put on the outside edge and printed a cute poem on scrapbook paper and glued a ribbon on. Simple but also very thoughtful. This was a gift for my mother-in-law several years ago.) Perhaps you need something for a friend who’s lived in…
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Simple DIY Baby Jesus Nativity – A Christmas Decoration
The Holiday Craft I was working on last week is a cute little DIY Baby Jesus Nativity A great addition to your Christmas Decorations. I was helping out at our Church’s Super Saturday and this is the craft I was in charge of. Isn’t it so cute! I got the idea from “Crafty Sisters” adorable Baby Jesus ornament. I simply “enlarged” their version and made it a cute Christmas Decoration you can hang on the wall. Crafty Sisters have a complete tutorial on how to make their Baby Jesus Ornaments over on their blog, check it out HERE. If you want to make the wall decor version you will need: Craft basket (found in the…
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Halloween Costumes 2013
Here are my Little Ones all dressed up for our Halloween Trunk or Treat! I made Gavin’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Costume this year and Sam’s AGD Witch Costume to match her Witch Costume. Oh and your in for a treat at the end of this post!!! Yeah I decided to dress up and lets just say you will probably laugh at my “Manly Look!” {haha} Happy Halloween! My 3 year old as CinderELLA. (her name is Ella!) She is so stinkin’ cute! Gavin the TMNT – Rafael! I found the little swords at the Dollar Store!! My baby Boy! This was by far the funniest thing ever!! A Zoo themed trunk for Trunk or Treat. I…
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Halloween Home Decorating Ideas
Do you need some cute DIY Halloween Decorating Ideas? I wanted to share some of my best friend’s Halloween Home Decorating ideas with all of you today. Here are some front porch Halloween decorating ideas… Chalkboard sign “It’s a Dead Man’s Party, leave your body at the door” in a frame. Spider drink! Skeleton in rocking chair, this cracks me up! Giant Spider and web hanging from the ceiling and spiders on door. What’s outdoor Halloween Decorations without a tombstone! This is such a cute idea for Halloween. All you need is some porcelain houses, some primer and black spray paint, a black cloth, and some orange (Christmas-like) lights. Here is…
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American Girl Doll Witch Costume Tutorial
My Sweet Sammy decided to be a witch for Halloween this year. We found an adorable costume for her at a thrift store!! Then she asked me to make her American Girl Doll (Kit) a matching witch costume. So I did…and it was easier that I thought it was going to be. (Tutorial Below!!) And here is how it turned out… I found this adorable Good Witch Doll Costume over at Simple Simon and Company, Isn’t it adorable! I made Kit’s witch hat and broom stick following their instructions! Here is how I attached the elastic to the hat. Hot Glue the 2 ends to the bottom center of the hat…
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Couples Scripture Halloween Costumes
Need a fun couple costume for a church Halloween dance party? Look no further!! These Scripture Halloween costumes are easy to make and truly original! Here is my husband (fiance at the time) and I in college, about to go to a church dance! The book binding, along the back. The inside of the books. * All you need is some navy blue cotton fabric (I don’t remember how much we bought but you can easily hold it up and buy enough to cover you from wrist to wrist), buy the same amount of white cotton fabric. You will also need a spool of navy ribbon(for the bookmark), fabric markers…
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Trick or Treat Halloween Decorative Pillows
Perfect Halloween Decor for your front porch! Trick or Treat burlap pillows. All you need is some burlap, stuffing, contact paper or vinyl, cutter, orange glitter spray paint and a sewing machine. I found the idea and tutorial HERE Her set of pillows are just too cute!! So I had to make my own! *Cut out your squares for pillows. You will need 6 total. Sew all but 1 side together. Flip right side out and attach your contact paper with the words cut out already(use your cutter in a font that you like). I then put a thin piece of cardboard in between the layers so the spray paint…
