The Personal Blog of a Gen X Mom.
How to simplify the holidays is something I have wrestled with in the past couple of years. I grew up in a home where my mom went all out during the Christmas holidays. Our home was always decorated throughout several rooms. My mom and dad played View Post
These easy Christmas wreath cookies make for a whole bunch of cookie decorating fun during the holidays! If you're looking for a fun holiday activity to share in with the kids or your students, this is a great way to do that with minimal prep and View Post
The first time I ever tasted Creole Seasoned Oyster Crackers I was visiting family that lives on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Technically, the family friend who made these crackers used saltine crackers, but either way these taste so amazing and you View Post
This printable Christmas Roll a Cube Game is the perfect way to get your younger kids or students engaged and having fun. It teaches them the basics of playing board games and taking turns. I love to use games in my library centers at work. Often View Post
Peppermint candy cane wax melts are my absolute favorite to use during the holiday season! Next to the scent of a balsam fir, nothing says Christmas to me like peppermint! I just love the smell, and it's so easy to make your own at home. I have View Post
A Christmas Bark recipe is the perfect way to spend some time with the little ones (or even the adults) doing a fun holiday activity while also getting a delicious Christmas treat! I absolutely love Christmas candy. Buying and making it is one of View Post
If you love peppermint like I do and if you looooove Oreos, this Peppermint Oreo Fudge recipe is the perfect holiday snack! Not only is it delicious, but it looks like you spent a whole lot of time making it. But you won't, I promise! Peppermint View Post
It's Thanksgiving week and school is out! These sweet Thanksgiving sugar cone teepees are a fun way to spend a little family time together while making a delicious Thanksgiving snack! Sugar Cone Teepees Ingredients Ice cream cones Milk View Post
A printable Thanksgiving placemat for kids is the perfect way to get your kids excited about their Thanksgiving meal, and possibly keep them busy until it's time to carve the turkey. Mamas, you know what it's like when you're trying your best to View Post
If joining any reindeer games is high on your list of must-do things this holiday season, check out these 20 amazing reindeer Christmas treats you can make and eat at home! These ideas are perfect if you need some holiday inspiration for classroom View Post
What do you do when you're left with a bunch of Ebay items that won't sell? If you're tired of seeing items just sitting around your home that won't sell, I'm going to tell you how I offload some of these things to make room and clean out. There's View Post
