Hopeful for snow

With temperatures in the mid 60's all week, it doesn't look promising for any white stuff. At least my latest chalk board art I did puts me in the mood.

Pepperint Swirl Cookies

I bake several kinds of Christmas cookies each year to share with friends and family. This is a "twist" I made on one of our favorites. After baking the cookies you top each one with a peppermint Hershey kiss. Instead of refrigerating them to keep their "kiss" shape, I allowed them to melt and swirled them with a toothpick. I think they are much prettier this way and your children will have fun helping.

Christmas Decor for Your Front Door

I tried something a little different this year and decorated my front door with a piece of seasonal art instead of a traditional wreath. The art was easy to make. I painted a canvas red and affixed the Christmas tree to the canvas with mod podge for outdoor use. Then, I attached a ribbon on the back with a staple gun for the hanger. The Christmas tree was cut out of paper that I marbled, but you could use just about anything; sheet music from your favorite Christmas song or sparkly gift wrapping paper. I love how it gave my front door such a unique look.

Beautiful Birch Trees

Do you have a wall in your home that begs for something unique? Try a wall stencil. This is what I decided to do in our living room. Wall stencils are easy, fun, and since its your own creation, something you'll be proud of for years.

Disney "Cars" Family Halloween

The "Car" family took a drive down town for a little trick or treating this evening. The weather was perfect. We had a great time. 

"Cars" Family

Jack-O-Lanterns

We always enjoy carving pumpkins together as a family. Check out this years creations.

Easy breezy bats

Looking for that last minute Halloween decoration? These bats are so easy. I cut them out of construction paper, strung them with black string and hung them on my mantle. You could also hang them from a door frame. They swirl and spin with the slightest breeze.