One of my favorite family Christmas traditions that I look forward to each year is looking at Christmas lights. When Jon and I dated, we would go to Starbucks for a peppermint hot cocoa, drive to our favorite neighborhoods, and look at Christmas lights while listening to Christmas tunes about twice a week. It's funny … Continue reading Christmas Lights Bingo
With Hallmark Channel's Christmas in July movie schedule happening this week and Lo constantly asking about Halloween and Christmas, I am looking forward to ending the week with Christmas festivities in Dallas/Fort Worth! Here are a few events happening this weekend, starting on Thursday, July 19th. First up, Shop Small Fort Worth's The Collective is … Continue reading DFW Christmas in July Events
I have a couple of Christmas in July events this month, so I have handmade gifts on my mind these days. I'm sharing a tutorial for my small jewelry pouch later this month, but I thought I'd share some of my favorite gift ideas in the meantime. For the hostess, baker, and/or chef: I've made … Continue reading Handmade Christmas in July Gift Ideas
Every year during the holidays, I meet with some of my best girl friends for a fun night out without the husbands and kids. Some years we dress up in cocktail dresses and eat at an upscale restaurant downtown, and other years, we wear ugly Christmas sweaters and enjoy a low-key evening with Christmas lights … Continue reading McCall’s Tacky Christmas Dress