Red has always been one of my favorite colors. It’s bold, beautiful, andtimeless, making it a go-to shade for many celebrations. Think of the Fourth of July’s fireworks, Christmas ornaments, and, of course, Valentine’s Day—the ultimate red holiday. While the Fourth of July and Christmas have other prominent colors to balance the palette, Valentine’s Day […]
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The Halloween coasters I made recently were a hit, so it’s time to dive into the next holiday—Christmas! I’m excited for my latest DIY project: a set of “Christmas Belly Coasters.” I named them with a wink because, honestly, they make me smile! These designs are simple, modern, and easy to paint, perfect for anyone
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This November prepare for Thanksgiving with daily thankful prompts. Picture this: it’s Thanksgiving, and you’re seated around a table filled with food and family. As tradition calls, each person takes turns sharing what they’re thankful for. Now, imagine you’re second to last—let the nerves begin! While some people seem naturally comfortable expressing gratitude, others, especially
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I needed an easy Halloween craft—one that I would want to keep for multiple years. It also had to be something anyone from ages 7 to 45 could do. Pinterest and Google didn’t offer anything quite right, so I came up with these DIY Halloween Coasters. Not only are they fun to make, but they
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When trick-or-treating, what does a teal pumpkin mean? Blue? Orange? Oh mighty and powerful ChatGPT, help me! Halloween seems more complicated than I remember—more elaborate, even. Maybe it was always this way, but as a kid, I didn’t have to plan for multiple costumes, candy, games, allergy awareness, weather, strangers in the neighborhood, blow-up lawn
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Looking for a unique Valentine’s Day present? Try these easy Valentine’s Day chocolate balls! They are softer than a traditional European-style truffle and don’t require a double-boiler to melt chocolate. Using just four ingredients, these may just be your new go-to sweet. This is a minor variation on a traditional Brazilian brigaderio. Typically brigaderios are
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