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How To Gift Wrap ~ My 10 Favorite Ideas!

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Hi, I’m Jen from Tatertots and Jello! It’s so fun to be here on Tip Junkie –  one of my favorite blogs EVER. With the festive Holidays upon us, I am so excited to be a part of the Tip Junkies Top Ten Holiday Trends series to show you how to gift wrap with my [...]

Meaningful Neighbor Gift Ideas – Candy Grams

Meaningful Neighbor Gift Ideas – Candy Grams

I love candy grams with a cute little saying or poem. Here are several quick and easy gift ideas for your neighbors from Executive Homemaker.

48 Homemade Gifts in a Jar

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Homemade gifts in a jar is an easy and inexpensive way to make homemade gifts!  Simply layer the ingredients for any of these recipes in a jar, add a ribbon and a tag, and you have a simple but stylish gift.  Voila!  Here are 48 homemade gifts in a jar complete with recipes and lots [...]

Decorate: Simple, No-Stress Holiday Projects

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Many of us are trying our best to simplify, spend less and scale back, especially when we decorate. Instead of creating MORE work for ourselves around the holidays, wouldn’t we all like to do less, but enjoy it more? I’m Melissa from The Inspired Room and I love finding simple, easy and affordable ideas to [...]

How To Guide: An Interesting Holiday Mantel

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Learning how to decorate a gorgeous holiday mantel is easier than you think! Today’s how to guide is a all about creating a interesting holiday mantel.  Here are the top 10 tips on how to decorate a gorgeous holiday mantel and centerpiece of your family room. There’s no wrong when it comes to prettying up [...]

10 Ways To Make Christmas Family Photos Stand Out

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Hi everyone!  My name is Angie and I am the author of The Arthur Clan and a professional photographer who lives in northeast Ohio.  I was absolutely thrilled when Laurie invited me to be a part of her Top 10 Holiday Trends to share some tips on how to make your family photos on your Christmas card [...]

How to Make an Easy Christmas Countdown Chain

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This fun Holiday Craft tutorial for a Christmas Countdown train is simple, elegant and kid friendly.  Read on for the how-to!  I can’t believe it’s already December! I’m SO excited for Christmas this year! I just love everything about the holiday season. This year I plan on making lots of fun crafts with my kids. [...]

How to Sew a Handmade Christmas Stocking {12 patterns}

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If you’re itching to-make new Christmas stockings this year, you’re in luck! Here are several tutorials on how to sew a handmade Christmas stocking with free patterns. Creative Christmas Stocking Tutorials 1. A Scrap Stocking Pattern and Tutorial from Maggie Makes. 2. Polk-a-dot and Monogrammed Ballardesque Christmas stocking pattern and tutorial from Jenny Garland. 3. [...]

34 Christmas Games & Party Themes {best parties ever!}

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Are you looking to host the best parties ever this holiday season?  Then consider yourself hooked up with fun Christmas games, Christmas games for Adults, and even Christmas Activities for kids and entertainment as a family!  Here are 34 of the best Christmas games and party themes that I’ve found online.  Yep, they’re the best [...]

Make a Pomander or Kissing Ball for a Mistletoe Kiss!

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It’s the second week in our “How to Date your Spouse” challenge.  This week we’re keeping the date easy and crafty by making a pomander (kissing ball) for a mistletoe kiss from your honey! {{no babysitters needed}} So here are several tutorials on how to make a pomander and grab your kiss under mistletoe!  I [...]

Top 10 Classic Christmas Songs

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The first thing needed to get in the Christmas mood, is great Christmas music. Hi – I’m Kami from NoBiggie. Laurie invited me to share the Top 10 classic Christmas songs with you today, so here they are: Christmas Songs Now I realize that this list is subject to my opinion, so I tried to [...]

Top 10: Holiday Appetizer Recipes {hors d’oeuvre}

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As a part of the Tip Junkies Top Ten Holiday Trends series, Laurie asked if I could put together a list of great appetizers and hors d’oeuvres for holiday entertaining! Whether you are hosting a holiday soiree or bringing a dish to your neighbor’s get-together, you’ll earn big points with these fabulous party starter recipes! [...]

How to Design Your Own Christmas Card {Photoshop Elements}

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Today I will be teaching you how to make a simple Christmas card using Photoshop Elements. It’s part of Tip Junkie’s Top 10 Holiday Trends series going on this month.  I’ve included several screen shots of Photoshop Elements in this pictured tutorial so you can easily follow along and see for yourself how the Christmas [...]

57 Homemade Christmas Tutorials

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Most of these home made Christmas ideas are completely over-the-top. However, you can easily simplify them and tweak them to accommodate your family and your budget. To make your planning extra easy, here are some of my favorite creative hand made DIY Christmas ideas organized in categories: How to Plan a Home Made Christmas: How [...]

24 Ways to Countdown to Christmas {Advent}

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Here is 24 ways to countdown to Christmas!  We are continuing the Christmas celebration here on Tip Junkie by featuring Christmas advent calendars.  I absolutely love having the tradition of a countdown to Christmas with my family. I hope these tutorials will inspire you to create a new advent or countdown to Christmas for the [...]