Thanksgiving and Christmas is the biggest travel time of the year. You may have visitors heading your way in the next few days so here are some tips to help you get prepared for your holiday guests! apartmenttherapy.com Figure out their food (beyond the big get-together meals) Don't you just hate when you go hungry while staying at someone's house? Even if you're great about keeping food around … [Read more...]
DIY Gift- Magazine Rack
If you're looking for a great DIY gift, you can get this magazine rack done just in time for Christmas. HomeDepot.com Materials for this DIY Magazine Rack Project: Drill Circular saw Wooden dowels - 2 1″ square dowels to form the sides of the rack 2 1″ round dowels to form the top and bottom of the rack 4 ¼” round dowels to form the rungs of the rack Gorilla Glue Tape measure Hammer … [Read more...]
15 House Features We Were Wrong To Abandon
15 Old House Features We Were Wrong to Abandon via BobVila.com Dutch Doors Popular with the 18th-century Dutch settlers of New York and New Jersey, so-called Dutch doors are split horizontally in the middle; open just the top to keep out animals while letting in light and air. Making your own is straightforward. Saw any wood door in half, then attach each half to the door frame with two … [Read more...]
Chai Tea Cookies
One of the holiday party staples is the cookie exchange. The way I see it, however, is there is only so many chocolate chip cookie recipes out there. So why not take something a little different this year? Try these Chai Tea Cookies: TheKitchn.com Chai Tea Cookies Makes about 2 dozen cookies 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon chai tea leaves 1/2 … [Read more...]
Unusual Flooring
I'm always on the look out for something that will set my home apart. I've posted about art unique DIY artwork, interesting paint jobs, crazy furniture and much more, so it should be no surprise that when I found this slide show about unusual flooring I felt the need to bring it to your attention. There's no doubt "ooh"s, "aah"s and "wow"s wouldn't be thrown your way when visitors came calling. … [Read more...]
Healthy Holiday Choices
With winter celebrations at our door and New Years creeping up the block, you may be trying to figure out how to keep yourself from overeating too much since that "loosing weight" resolution will be starting before we know it. Here are some tips from WebMd.com to help you keep yourself in check in the next few weeks. By Suz Redfearn WebMD Feature Reviewed by Arefa Cassoobhoy, MD, MPH Enjoy a … [Read more...]
Elf On A Shelf- Do You Have One?
Meet Sparklebow. I don't know if you do elf on a shelf, but in the Sthole household, we do. Last year we went all out and so this year we have had a chore of finding new and creative things to do. You may find yourself in the same predicament we are. If so, here are some of the mischievous and funny things that Sparklebow has done the last couple of years. Sparkelbow replaced our … [Read more...]
Kids Artwork Dish Towels
If you've got kids, you know that anything your kids touch are Christmas gifting gold when it comes to family. That's why I love finding fast, easy and CHEAP gifts online- like this kids artwork dish towels. And now I will share it with you! settingforfour.com Supplies: - 1 high quality natural fabric towel - 1 permanent marker - Your children's artwork *This is an affiliate link, so if you … [Read more...]
10 Always Entertaining Party Games
It's the Christmas season and if you're anything like me, you have about 14 parties planned from now until Christmas Eve where you're then invited to 7 different Christmas dinners. There's also a chance that you may be in charge of a few of those parties. Whether you're planning something for friends and/ or family or you're just attending as a guest, it's always good to have some easy and fun … [Read more...]
December 3rd National PKU Awareness Day
Image Credit: National PKU Alliance It's national PKU awareness day. I have a friend who has three kids with PKU. It's been interesting learning about PKU and all the "no foods" and things that my friend has to do to care for her kids dietary needs. Phenylketonuria (also called PKU) is a condition in which your body can’t break down an amino acid called phenylalanine. Amino acids help build … [Read more...]
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