in years past i've had the fortunate circumstance to live close enough to my parents and in-laws that christmas was always held at one of their homes. while i helped out with food preparation and other things, i was never completely responsible for making sure everything went like clockwork. then ...
Archives for December 2012
the musical christmas tree activity / help your kids to sing!!
this christmas tree is so much fun - similar to bubblegum ben, it helps kids to sing louder! it starts off with the star at the bottom of the tree. the louder they sing, the higher up to the top of the tree it gets! just like this: if they're not singing all that loud, you can easily move ...
how to: make a candy wreath
these handmade candy wreaths are so great to have hanging around for holidays or birthdays or any other celebration where you want to share a treat in a fun way! not only do they act as a decoration, but they are also edible! everyone can just unwrap a candy whenever they feel like having a sweet ...
santa napkin rings :: free printable template
these napkin rings bring back so many childhood memories of christmas at my parent's house! we used to have these every year on our christmas dinner & breakfast tables. as a kid, i was able to help make them (except the hot glue gun part) and thought they were so much fun! to keep up the ...
chicken & bacon pasta salad / with homemade dressing
this is one of my family's favorite salad recipes. i could personally eat it all week long! i'm always so disappointed when it's gone. it's really easy to make and it's great for putting together earlier in the day - the longer it sits in the fridge the day you're going to eat it, the better it ...
mini cheesecake recipe
these are my mom's mini cheesecakes. she's actually kinda famous for them in the area where i grew up. i cannot even count the number of times she's been asked to bring them to church activities, weddings, open houses, meetings, dances, etc. which goes to show you that they're not just for ...
how to: glitter star christmas ornament for kids {guest post}
This is Kirstylee from Moms Have Questions Too and I am so excited to be back guest posting on Live Craft Eat! We have been very busy over at Moms Have Questions Too and are just getting ready to share a bunch of Christmas ideas. One of my favorite Christmas crafts we have done so far, is the ...
on the 12th day of christmas {giveaway series}
Anne! congratulations, Anne! we’re so happy for you! we’ll be sending you an email soon to get your info. thanks to everyone who entered! and a very big THANK YOU to all the etsy shops who participated!! Merry Christmas everyone! this 12th day of christmas giveaways is so. much. fun! my kids ...
on the 11th day of christmas {giveaway series}
Amanda B.! congratulations, Amanda! we’re so happy for you! we’ll be sending you an email soon to get your info. thanks to everyone who entered! there is still 01 day left to win something! on the 11th day of christmas, we are giving away these adorable, printable christmas items from Busy ...
on the 10th day of christmas {giveaway series}
Kristen Johnson! congratulations, Kristen! we’re so happy for you! we’ll be sending you an email soon to get your info. thanks to everyone who entered! there are still 02 days left to win something! i am so happy to be bringing you our 10th day of christmas givaways: this cute, cute, cute ...