Holiday Traditions
Shortly after getting married the holidays rolled around, and Mark and I had to quickly learn how to balance our two families, while starting traditions of our own. Living a few hours away from our families, and eventually having an ocean between his parents, has helped us create many of our own holiday traditions. Some […]
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Gingerbread Cookies and Mulling Spice Sachets
*This post is sponsored by McCormick and Business2Blogger. I received compensation for this post. All opinions are 100% my own* Christmas is in 13 days! It’s the time of year most of us find ourselves in the kitchen baking for our kids, extended family, and sometimes for our neighbors. I personally love turning to McCormick […]
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Proper Dinner Etiquette and Tablescaping
I got sucked into looking at dinner ware this week with all the after Thanksgiving sales. I’ve always wanted something pretty and festive like my mom’s china, that we only use for special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas – similar to this (affiliate link->) Lenox Gold Banded Ivory China Dinner Plate. So that got me thinking […]
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Unique GIfts from Layla Grace
*This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Home Maid Simple I never like waiting to the last minute to buy our Christmas presents, but here it is, the beginning of December, and I’m searching the internet for the perfect gift for everyone on our list. If you are looking for something special, and […]
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Get Ready for Holiday Guests
It’s Thanksgiving Week! Many of us may have family coming in to stay, while some of us may be the ones traveling to visit. If you are looking to add a special touch to make your holiday guests feel welcome, then I have the thing for you – Cute folded Towels! We all love a […]
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Holiday Traditions {Think About It}
A little later than normal, but I’m here with another Think About It Thursday! Joining me are Mumfection and Tim and Angi’s Blog This week I’m talking Holiday Traditions Current Traditions We have yet to start any of our own family traditions, but I’m hoping to soon. For now we have carried on […]
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Tips for Hosting Christmas Dinner {Guest Post}
Hosting Your First Christmas Dinner? Your No Panic Guide Perhaps you were just married this past year, or maybe it’s your first year in your very own home, but whatever the case may be, Christmas will be held at your home this year, and excitement is echoing from wall to wall, but you’re also a […]
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Making a Gingerbread House {Wordless Wesnesday}
We picked up these gingerbread house kits at Ikea the last time we were there. The kids had a lot of fun making their own home with candies like they like.
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Il Volo: We Are Love. Music for the Holidays {2012 Holiday Gift Guide}
Music for the Holidays I love this time of year. Have I mentioned that? It is one of my most favorite seasons, because of the feeling of love and caring in the air. There is a special kind of feeling around the holidays, most describe as the “Christmas Spirit”. I start getting the feeling about […]
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Jack Franklin: Best Ties for Dad {2012 Holiday Gift Guide}
The Necktie – it’s a classic gift we have all given our dad’s at some point in our lives. It’s useful, for some daily, and you can usually get a fun tie for cheap. The problem is, that’s exactly what they usually are – cheap. If they’re not cheap, then you’ve probably paid more […]
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