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As a mom, there’s not a whole lot I really want for Christmas. Sure, I could use a new tripod or laptop, but for some reason I don’t get as excited about those items as I do blogging gifts. Like, just thinking about some of the new Pinterest strategies I can learn from some of the experts gets me so happy! If you are a blogger like me, who loves to blog and loves to grow their blog as a business, then this list is just for you! Most of these resources you need to purchase, but they are all under $100, and I have some great free resources in there too!  This post contains affiliate links.  Pinterest Strategies: (MOPSAVE20 for a 20% for Black Friday through Cyber Monday!!) Yes, I know you’ve heard all about it, and I’m another blogger giving you an affiliate link to her book. I’ve been pushing…

Does anyone else get the Christmas decorating bug once Halloween passes? I do! I get so excited to decorate and create a magical space for my kids! What I don’t like is all the expensive decorations. I’m a frugal mama, especially in this season, where we’ve moved across the country, and we are saving as much as possible for future remodels. So, off to explore the DIY options for wreaths this year. Here’s what I found! Style Me Pretty has this Gorgeous tutorial that is simple for any front door! This gorgeous piece is from Shades of Blue Interior. You HAVE to check out her post for more tablescape inspo and Holiday decor ideas! This one is from Remodelaholic and you can make it in an hour according to her tutorial! This is a less-traditional, yet gorgeous idea from Six Sisters Stuff A fabulous and unique tutorial for this wreath is…

I am a huge believer in the power of imagination. Our imaginations are actually a muscle in our brains that work to create images and process our lives and emotions. My goal is to always challenge and cultivate the imaginations of my children, so this year, on my toy list I have items that are simple, yet push our children to be creative and build their own games! This post contains affiliate links. These are all items that will inspire your child to play big with their minds. I also want to note that if you don’t have Amazon Prime yet, you should! I love and use my Amazon Prime for diaper subscriptions, toys, books and more, and the holiday season is the perfect time to use it and get the free two-day shipping and extra holiday deals!! Kid Kraft Everyday Heroes Play House (I’m getting this for my boys,…

I love our Christmas morning scones tradition so much, I’m already dreaming about it. Waking up with a hot cup of coffee and the delicious, warm, crumbly, and butter blueberry scones my dad makes is everything. It’s the ultimate way to start your holiday morning. Naturally, I want you all to share in this delicious tradition, so I have 10 amazing scone recipes linked up, to make your Christmas morning sweeter! Of course, I have a blueberry scone recipe linked up first. Following you can click on the titles of the recipes, which will take you to their source and the details on how to make them! Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones:  Eggnog Scones:  Almond Cranberry Scones:  Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Cranberry White Chocolate Scones Chocolate Strawberry Scones with Orange Glaze: Brown Sugar Butter Pecan Scones: Maple Cream Scones Peppermint Mocha Scones:  Lavender and Lemon Scones:

Decorating for the holiday season is one of my favorite things ever! We are just moving into our new home, with lots of remodeling that needs to happen, so my decor ambitions will be put on hold for a bit. Until then, here are some beautiful decoration ideas to inspire you for your home this year. I walk you through the living room and mantle, to the entryway, and back to the table design to bring all the feels of Thanksgiving to your home this year.  LIVING ROOM AND MANTLE:  I can not find the original source for this photo! It was uploaded on Pinterest, and here is the pin with no link to a site. I love the pumpkin theme with the logs in the metal pot. Super clever, and beautiful at the same time! I found this on Pinterest, but it’s a photo from Brittany York on Instagram.…

Anyone else run to the store last minute to attempt to throw together some Halloween treats that are festive and creative? I found a list of 10 quick and easy Halloween treats you can whip up in a jiff! Here you go! Halloween Graveyard Brownies:  Halloween Oreo Pops:  Ghost Pretzels Strawberry Ghosts Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops Halloween Muddy Buddies Mummy Brownies Mummy Donut Holes Donut Spiders 5-Ingredient Oreo Balls

For some reason, I pursue gifts I can make during the holidays. A part of me just wants it to be full of meaning and time, and a part of me doesn’t want to spend much money. I am super frugal, so I tend to think of more creative, artistic options for gifts. That’s why I put together this list of gifts you can make, that don’t look like you made them. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve attempted to make something beautiful, and it looked like a fifth grader made it. These are gifts that are achievable and meaningful for Christmas. This post contains affiliate links.  Ps, this one above is from Amazon for less than $20! DIY Chunky Throw Blankets: These are simple to make, and so beautiful! I researched around and found that The Happy Nester has a great post of information and answers questions,…

It’s the time of year we all start craving warm soups, savory dishes and comfort food. The cold air, fall leaves and spices bring the strong feelings of family and eating. This can make it hard to keep up with your fitness goals and stay healthy, but thanks to all the amazing cooks out there, I’ve found some super yummy and cozy healthy crockpot recipes that will warm your soul. Crock Pot Low Carb Lasagna from Well Plated by Erin.  PALEO TURKEY CHILI by the Clean Eating Couple. WHOLE30 & PALEO POT ROAST by Noshtastic.  CREAMY SWEET POTATO BACON CHOWDER (DAIRY FREE) by Savory Lotus SPICY CROCKPOT PUMPKIN SOUP by Eat the Gains SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE, SPINACH AND WHITE BEAN SOUP by Damn Delicious SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND MEATBALLS by All Day I Dream About Food Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Potato Soup by A Spicy Perspective

Happy October! Halloween is coming fast, and we had some Halloween fun already making these super simple cookies. I’ve seen lots of cookies that look so awesome on Pinterest, yet I just don’t have the time to create them myself, and I prefer to have less-than perfect creations that I can make with my kids, so here’s some super simple ideas for you. First, we all know I’m not Betty Crocker here, so I started with some Oreo-like cookies, but the off-brand was on sale, so naturally I chose those. I chose these because they are sturdy, making them easier for the kids to frost. If you have soft cookies, they will break when the kids try to frost them. I also used large, square Marshmallows because they have a good base for mummies and monster heads. I also have little kids, so we can’t get too elaborate here. My…