Christmas

10 Simple Tips to Reduce Holiday Overwhelm

It really is the most wonderful time of the year even if we feel slightly crazy! However, as a grown-up, the lists are long and all in addition to our normal full lives. Every single person I have talked to lately has said "I am overwhelmed." So, how can you reduced holiday

Unique Iowa Made Gifts for Everyone On Your List

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This post is made in partnership with Travel Iowa. All opinions are my own. Tis' the season for gift giving. Every year I am on the hunt for thoughtful gifts for those that I love. I am Iowa proud so I rounded up some of my favorite Iowa made gifts online to gift every person on your Christmas

8 Ways to Simplify Your Holiday Meal

Christmas· Holiday Ideas· Recipes & Meal Plan Ideas· Thanksgiving

With the holiday right around the corner, many of us are thinking about the menu, the decorations and all that goes into it. Remember when you could just show up to the party! However, since that won't happen I am sharing some simple ways to simplify your holiday meal this year. If any year calls

Gift Ideas for Everyone | Ultimate Gift Guide Round-up

Christmas· Favorite Gifts & Recommendations· Seasonal Activities

Tis the season to start making your list and checking it twice. Santa's got nothing on you. However, what do you get all those people on your list? Don't worry, I have you covered with gift ideas for everyone. Gift Ideas for Everyone Advent Gift Guide Counting down to Christmas is

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box |Christmas Giving Activity for Kids

Christmas· Seasonal Activities

Packing an Operation Christmas Child shoe box is one of our favorite traditions to do with our kids in the month of November. At a time of year where we are writing our own wish lists and thinking of all the items we want, it's good to focus on someone who may be looked over, to share joy in a

10 Simple Ways to Prepare for Christmas in November

Christmas· Holiday Ideas

It seems there are camps this time of year. You are either Camp Thanksgiving or Camp Christmas is coming. While I love everything about Thanksgiving, I also do most of the heavy lifting for Christmas in November so I can enjoy the season even more. So, what do I do now? There are 10 simple ways to

10 Practical Gifts for Mom

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Often, when shopping for my sister and friends, I think about what I love and what I use and then shop accordingly! It never fails, I have an internal battle to buy one for someone else and one for myself ;). Anyone else? So, let me share with you my top practical gifts for that

Simple Holiday Meal Ideas

Christmas· Entertaining & Hospitality· Holiday Ideas· Meal Plan Ideas

With the holidays next week, it's time to start thinking about the food. No holiday is complete without a delicious spread of sweet and savory foods. However, if you are hosting it can be daunting planning out several days of food. So, what are some simple holiday meal ideas? How I Holiday

20 Best Tween Girl Gift Ideas

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It's that time of year where you start wracking your brain for gift ideas for those girls that are a bit past baby dolls but not quite adults. What do you get a tween girl on your list besides just a gift card? With my daughter's help, I have rounded up the best 15 tween girl gift ideas