Santa is a key element of this simple Christmas mantel decor idea. The mantel display began with these five pieces, a Santa bust, a black book to elevate the Santa…
How to Make Putz Houses from Christmas Cards
If you have old Christmas cards lying around, don’t throw them away! You can make charming Putz houses from Christmas cards with this easy DIY. Just imagine a bunch of…
How to Make a Vintage-Inspired Mini Thanksgiving Banner
This vintage-inspired mini Thanksgiving banner draws inspiration from various Russian pennants found on Pinterest. Typically, the mini banners are crafted using unfinished blank wood signs. I used a mat board…
How to Plan the Best Chili Cook-Off for Halloween
Last year, we decided to have a yearly chili cook-off for Halloween. Our kids and grandkids gather at our home for Trick-Or-Treat each year. Our house is decorated with spooky…
How to Make a Paper Napkin Transfer Wine Glass Shade
While browsing Pinterest, I came across a wine glass shade made from a paper cup. Although it’s a cute idea, it seems to have some limitations. That’s when I…
Dave’s Award-Winning Wicked Good Chili Cook-Off Recipe
Last year, we all decided to have a chili cook-off to add to our Halloween Trick or Treat night. My daughter-in-law Abby and I were talking about Halloween, and how…
How to Make a Savory Mini Butter Board
Charcuterie boards have been popular, but now butter boards are trendy for entertaining. My daughter, Tiffany, explained this new fun phenomenon to me. At a loss, I started researching…
How to Create a Chic Spooky Skeleton Mantel Display
A chic spooky skeleton mantel is easy to create. All you need are plastic skeletons, spray paint, some sparkly rhinestones, and beads to get started. Before painting the skeleton, use…
The Best Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup Recipe
Wild rice and mushroom soup is a hearty soup you will love! The first time I served this soup to Dave, as he ate it, four times he said, “This…
