New on the Blog: The Ultimate List of Clutter-Free Gift Ideas Our family enjoyed a fairly low-key Thanksgiving weekend, with a nice 5-day break from work and school. It was good to be away from the blog for a week, and I used the extra time to create and order our family's Christmas card, a variety of photo gifts, and Nora's 10-year photo book. I was still on my computer for several hours to do all of that, but it was a totally different type of work and I now feel "ahead of the game" for the holidays! NOTE: Two weeks ago, I said I'd be back on December 1 with more of my Favorite Things -- but then I realized it's still November 30 today! So while I DO have 3 posts to share with you this week, you'll have to wait until next week for my Favorite Things! Simple Food. These spiced molasses cookies are always a hit with our family and friends. The recipe is from my Great Aunt Hilda, and our holidays aren't complete without them. I know you'll love them too! Get my recipes --> Simple Spiced Molasses Cookies. Organized Home. Celebrate your holidays without the extra clutter. Check out my HUGE list of 75+ clutter-free gift ideas for ALL ages and all budgets. You're sure to find a memorable gift for everyone on your list this year! Keep reading --> Clutter-free gift ideas for all ages. Intentional Living. If you're looking for gift ideas for teachers, coaches, neighbors, friends, and church people but don't have much time or money to spend, I've got you covered! A few years ago, I made cute printable tags that fit perfectly over zip-top bags... you can simply fill the bags with a few treats (homemade or store-bought) staple the tag on, and you're done. Don't forget to download the free printable gift tags! Learn more --> How to make 30 gifts in 30 minutes. In other news... We put up our Christmas tree over the weekend -- it's in a new location. Dave suggested this spot, and it works great. I love that it's visible from most of the main floor! Who else has a tree in their kitchen? 🙋♀️ A bunch of you emailed me with your make-ahead Thanksgiving day meal success stories -- I'm thrilled! Aren't big holiday meals SO much more enjoyable when you don't have to slave away in the kitchen all day and end up with a massive mess after everyone leaves? If you missed that post, you can read it here -- I share exactly how I prepare the entire meal days ahead of time. You can apply the same techniques to your upcoming holiday meals too! A new season of The Crown is on Netflix again -- so far, it's a little "slower" than other seasons, but Dave and I are excited to make our way through the episodes over Christmas break. We also watch The Little Rascals with the kids over the weekend -- it was a hit! 😂 My newest Facebook Marketplace purchase --> a double French Horn! I suppose it's sort of an early Christmas gift for myself. After 20 years of not playing, it felt just like "riding a bike" -- I didn't forget all I learned! Have a great week! ~ Andrea p.s. next week, I really will be back with a new Favorite Things post. In the meantime, I hope you're able to find a few clutter-free gifts for those on your list! |
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