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.
“Hey, what are we making this year for our Christmas presents?” Each year, me and my bestie in Ohio, virtually make similar gifts to give to all our friends and family. “Mosaic tile ornaments,” because Molly’s always up on the trends. “Um, say what?” Me, not on Tik...
I got a sneak preview of the new SNOWDAY at Galleria Dallas and it is SO much fun! Even my teenager enjoyed it! (That's saying something) This interactive experience includes a realistic train ride, a visit with Santa, and a number of photo opportunities and holiday...
Time to replace your artificial tree? Check out these Christmas tree shipping tips, straight from the experts at Decorators Warehouse.
The holiday countdown has started… It’s time for your annual tree-wrestling match where it’s you vs. the stairs to bring that bad boy down from the attic onto center stage. Maybe you even have more than one tree? Maybe you have dozens! Whether you’re a tree hoarder or...
Aside from entertaining us on the hit Bravo TV show, the Real Housewives of Dallas, Stephanie Hollman off camera is a breath of fresh air. Beautiful, down to earth and big hearted, she shared a few minutes of her crazy schedule to chat with me about the upcoming...
How cute are all the gingerbread houses that kids decorate each year?! They’re adorable and nothing is more fun than family time for this team project. Well, and eating the candy, right? Half for the house, half for our bellies? Some kids approach decorating a...
Oh my heart. I love these snow globe ornaments with little miniature vignettes so much that I've become obsessed with making them. Maybe the stockpile of them that I bought when they went on sale last year has something to do with that? Or maybe it's just because they...
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 have...
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!
