Dec 19 | Holidays, Money Saving Tips

Although this idea isn’t a new one, I really like the idea of giving “want, need, wear and read” gifts each year for Christmas. I think it’s a great idea to not only help keep costs down, but to possible reduce some of the spoiling!
I’m wondering: How do you keep Christmas gift giving in check? Do you?
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Dec 18 | Easy DIY, Holidays

Aren’t the ornaments picture above beautiful?
Learn how to create these classic cornstarch ornaments over at The Pickled Herring! Perhaps a fun craft for kids?
Thanks, Kathryn!
Dec 13 | Holidays, Homemade Christmas Gifts

Make this simple fabric decorated coffee cup for the coffee (or tea) lover on your list with today’s homemade Christmas gift idea!
Dec 12 | Holiday Recipes, Holidays, Recipes

These Ginger Crinkles rank among one of my all time favourite cookies, especially at Christmas time! They’re chewy, perfectly spicy and delicious 🙂
Ginger Crinkles
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2/3
cup
vegetable oil
I replaced with coconut oil for the health benefits and it worked!
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1
cup
sugar
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1
egg
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1/4
cup
molasses
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1 3/4
cups
flour
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1 1/2
tsp
ground ginger
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2
tsp
cinnamon
I add a bit more
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1
tsp
baking powder
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1
tsp
baking soda
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1/2
tsp
salt
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sugar for rolling
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a large bowl, whisk oil with sugar, egg and molasses
In a separate bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt
Stir into the molasses mixture to form moist dough.
Shape into 1" (or so) balls with your hands, roll in sugar and place on cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees until flat, cracked and browned; about 12 minutes.

Dec 4 | Easy DIY, Holidays, Money Saving Tips
Looking to add a bit of fun or class to your Christmas decor this year? Check out these 5 budget friendly DIY project ideas:

Make some beautiful Christmas tree snow globes by re-purposing empty canning jars!

For a neat twit on the typical Christmas village, try your hand at creating a vintage paper house village!

This snowflake wreath would be so simple and cheap since it uses only popsicle sticks, wooden disks, paint and optional glitter!

I quite like this Chalkboard Christmas tree art because you could easily use the chalkboard all year long!

Light up the outdoors or a dark corner in you home with these tomato cages wrapped in lights!
What sort of projects will you be making for your home this year?
Dec 4 | Holidays, Homemade Christmas Gifts

For the dessert lover on your list, why not make a quartet of dessert toppings! Pineapple Vanilla topping, Salted Caramel Sauce, Chocolate sauce and Candied Praline Pecans!