May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve. — Unknown
Need some Christmas celebration inspiration? We’ve got everything from glittering decorations to gingerbread house building tips, eggnog recipes and elves, to family fun events. Even your inner Grinch will find food and drinks that Santa will love year after year.
True Story: When my husband and I were newly married, he used to be a real stick in the mud about the holidays. We were always bickering about when to put up the tree(s), whether they should be real or fake, how many holiday decorations inside and out. Just the...
Don’t stress when the holidays roll around. Get started early with this FUN step-by-step guide!
December has me all giddy for gingerbread. It likely has a lot to do with the Reliant Energy®'s 5th Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Challenge which took place earlier this month. Big love to Reliant for inviting me to participate, as it provides such a fun...
The holidays are crazy, I get it. But let's slow down for a minute a remember why we're all dashing about making our flocked trees Insta-perfect and our 1st world lattes all junipered up. As important as it is to find that perfect gift, let's make an effort to show...
Are you making your shopping lists for the teachers this year? It's so hard to give them something memorable, right? While I typically resort to gift cards, I like to add a little something personal as well. Last year, I made these simple ornaments to go with their...
Okay, so I have some good news and I have some bad news. The good news is that it is time to get started with Elf on a Shelf. The bad news is that it will soon be time to get started with Elf on a shelf. Yes, you heard me right. Much as I love this particular...
We are legit Harry Potter fans so it's only natural that I'd be on the hunt for Harry Potter gift ideas for Christmas this year. Don't tell the Cupcake, but several of these may find their way to under our tree this year (for either her or myself). Below, I've got...
We have a lot of muggle love for all things Harry Potter in our house. The Cupcake and I have been known to decline phone calls while driving just so it wouldn't interrupt us when we are listening to our Harry Potter audio books. She's named her new soccer team the...
This post brought to you by At Home. The content and opinions expressed below are that of MommyUpgrade. Don’t hate me because I have a jump on holiday decorating. Yup. I have Christmas tree up already. I couldn’t help myself! The calendar is just a blur and I swore...
Decorative glass block crafts are my favorite new DIY project. Just look at these blocks. Pretty cool, eh? I made a boatload of them at the holidays to give as gifts, smaller ones like these monogram blocks. And larger ones: They are so customizable, like this special...
Wait, what? Photo proof that Santa was in YOUR living room? Yes, you can make your own I caught Santa photos too. Someone caught Santa leaving presents under your tree. (wink, wink) This is so much fun and adds to the magic of Christmas for the wee ones. I know you...
We’re 12 days into our yearly visit from the Elf on the Shelf. I honestly don’t know how they come up with something new each night. They must be so exhausted! (*wink*) In case you’ve missed our famous Elf on the Shelf duo, Chintz and Jewel, and their crazy antics on...
I feel your stress. I do. It's nearly 10 p.m. and I have yet to move the Elf on the Shelf. There are small pets that require less commitment than an Elf. I have a list of ideas, of course I do. I wrote a book on Elfing, but mustering the energy to execute is a whole...
Naming your elf is a very. big. deal. You could be stuck with a name like Hokey Pokey or (gasp) Elsa for many, many years if you don't get in front of this whole Elf thing. You know that’s a strong possibility, right? Especially if you find you are a natural at the...
Everyday should be a party, but that would be EXHAUSTING! I do like to plan for a big bash though. Here’s a few ways that we like to level up holidays and celebrations!
