I found this recipe for am M&M cookie mix in a jar at Organized Christmas, and I think it’s such a beautiful and tasty idea for neighbor gifts this year. Here’s the recipe (from Organized Christmas): Ingredients 1 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars with lid and rings 1 1 ? 4 Cup sugar 1 1 … Read more
I have more socks with holes than without, and I can’t bring myself to just throw them away! My solution? Leg warmers. I wear these under jeans and skirts, to bed, all the time! Here’s how: Cut off the foot of the sock at the ankle. Serge or zigzag around the bottom to prevent unraveling. … Read more
If you are looking for deals this holiday season, check out Coupon Trunk. Among many other deals, right now they have Christmas deals at Build-a-Bear Workshop – $5 off any outfit or animal (priced $10 or more, which is a high percentage discount (about 30% off) as most of their animals cost about $15 on … Read more
Need some neighbor gift ideas? Elliot and I have one for you! (Here’s the recipe we used.)
This week’s giveaways are for: Better Homes and Gardens The Ultimate Appetizers Book AND the Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook $180 in Wilton Bakeware Two Arelan Tribe Figurines from Schleich YOU MUST go to the giveaway post to enter, DO NOT make a comment on this post. Good luck!
I posted an upcycled Christmas craft over on the Roberts Arts & Crafts blog this week. Check me out here and learn how to make these ornaments!
There’s a big snowstorm coming through Utah tonight and I’m hoping I’ll still have power but if not, I won’t be able to moderate or respond to comments. I’ll be taking a blogging break for the rest of the week anyway so have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I’ll be back next week!
This weekend I made a pair of slippers using this fantastic pattern and crocheted a small rose to attach to the toe. I love it. Here’s the pattern for the rose: Crocheted Rosette Pattern materials: G hook and worsted weight yarn Ch 16. Row 1 4 tr in 4th ch from hook, 5 tr in … Read more
The winner is… Kiersten! She said, “I like the portable 1.5 TB drive. It would be nice not to have to lug around a huge heavy thing with my laptop.“ Send an email to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE FRIDAY to claim your prize. Thanks! THE PRIZE For all you tech junkies (or wives of tech junkies….), the … Read more
The winner is Erin Hudd! She said, “I want to make my Christmas cards with this cartridge!” Send an email with your mailing address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE FRIDAY to claim your prize. Congrats! THE PRIZE Roberts Arts & Crafts is giving away the Winter Frolic Cricut Cartridge to a lucky reader! Roberts has the best … Read more