The Perfect Homemade Christmas: Recipes, Crafts & Traditions to Plan Now
Plan Now for a Homemade Christmas
Christmas can be a crazy, busy time of year, and it can be easy to miss the magic when you’re caught up in the hustle and bustle. This holiday season, take time to slow down, gather close and celebrate the simple joys that make this time of year so special. I’ve rounded up a heartfelt collection of homemade Christmas ideas from some truly talented and creative friends who share a love for homemade crafts, amazing recipes, and meaningful family traditions. Whether you are decorating your home with vintage charm or baking with kids or grandkids, these inspiring ideas will help you embrace a more intentional season focused on family, home, and the true meaning of Christmas.
From the Heart of the Kitchen: Homemade Christmas Recipes
In our family, food always takes center stage at any family celebration. At Christmas time, I like to bring out the big guns! Those recipes that may take a little extra time and maybe a bit more butter! Still, some of my favorites are classic, simple recipes that remind me of childhood Christmas celebrated with family no longer with us. There is something about making those old family favorites that brings family close again, if only our my memories.
This collection of homemade Christmas goodies is packed with delicious ideas to inspire new Christmas favorites in your home.
Not-So-Traditional Black Forest Cake
This cake has been at the center of my holiday Christmas dessert table for a decade! While it certainly takes a bit more time, it’s well worth the investment! Since I’m not a fan of traditional cherry filling, this cake is made with my favorite homemade jams: strawberry, blackberry or raspberry. Then topped with three delicious fillings and subtly sweet whipped cream frosting. Looking for a show-stopping dessert centerpiece? This is the one!
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Christmas Cinnamon Star Bread
Eryn from Eryn Whalen Online grew up making her mom’s signature cinnamon bread as a Christmas treat for friends and neighbors. Continuing the family tradition, she made this delicious treat for her own family. This classic recipe became a show stopper when Eryn took this recipe to the next level creating a pull apart Christmas star. This recipe is sure to impress at your next Christmas gathering.
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Swedish Saffron & Pistachio Cookies
This Christmas, why not add a touch of international flavor to your celebration? These Swedish Saffron and Pistachio Cookies—known in Sweden as Saffranskorpor—are a beloved holiday tradition. Baking recipes from other cultures is a meaningful way to introduce your children to the richness of global traditions. Holly from Wild Nordic Kitchen believes that food has the power to connect us, and these buttery, golden cookies are a delicious way to share in that spirit.
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Gingerbread Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
While gingerbread cookies are amazing, sometimes you need a holiday treat that’s less labor-intensive to whip up. Stephanie from Gathered in the Kitchen has created an easy alternative with gingerbread bars. Topped with cream cheese frosting, you can’t go wrong! It’s the same great flavor in a fraction of the time! They are a delicious treat that brings the taste and smells of familiar traditions without the hassle.
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Sourdough Discard Snickerdoodle Cookies
Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite cookies! Jamie from Ginger Homemaking created this sourdough cookie with the help of her children. The sourdough discard adds a tangy flavor to this sweet cookie. Like traditional snickerdoodles, the cookies are rolled in cinnamon sugar prior to baking. Family members of all ages can participate by rolling cookie balls to be a part of creating some Christmas magic in your kitchen.
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Peppermint Brown Sugar Cookies
Making sugar cookies as a family is a fun way to spend the day making memories. This unique sugar cookie is made with brown sugar and peppermint extract making it extra special for the holiday season. Ada from EcoHolistic shares simple decorating tips to make these easy cookies look impressive in a gift box for friends or neighbors. Plus, Ada shares her gluten free baking substitutions.
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Chewy Molasses Cookies
One of the beautiful things about good food is how it takes you back, stirring up memories of people who shaped your life. For Kelsey at Rough and Tumble Farmhouse, molasses cookies fondly remind her of influential people in her life. I’ve said it once, but it’s worth repeating, some of the simplest, most classic recipes are the best! Made with simple ingredients and flavorful spices, this classic recipe passed down for generations is a must have.
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Simple Shortbread Cookies
This classic cookie is made with just four ingredients, making it simple to whip up with ingredients you likely already have. Stephanie from Gathered in the Kitchen shares all the tips and tricks on how to roll and decorate these cookies with minimal fuss but maximum festive flair! Personally, I am a fan of homemade vanilla extract that takes all of my baked goods to the next level.
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Fresh Milled Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
What could be better than delicious cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning? These soft pillowy cinnamon rolls are swirled with a buttery, sweet filling that’s sure to make your mouth water! Kara from Grains in Small Places shares a half dozen simple ways to take this classic recipe to the next level, turning traditional cinnamon rolls into something unforgetable!
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Vanilla Crescent Cookies
Another international favorite, Vanillekipferl is a delicate German vanilla crescent cookie. This cookie recipe had been passed down to Anja at Our Gabled Home by her mother and grandmother. I love that this cookie is hand shaped into the crescent shape. The uniqueness of this cookie makes it an elegant addition to any cookie platter. Anja shares all the tips and tricks to make this authentic cookie, no matter where you hail.
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The Best Old Fashioned Ginger Snaps
When I was younger I spent days baking a variety of Christmas cookies, some classic, some fancy, some labor intensive! As I got older, I’ve learned to stick to my favorites. These cookies have the perfect texture, crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside. While the flavors of ginger and cinnamon suit the holiday season perfectly, these cookies are good any time of year. This recipe is easy to double for your favorite cookie exchange or for keeping your cookie jar full! I love to make a big batch of these cookies and tuck some away in the freezer. They freeze beautifully. which makes for a quick homemade treat any time you have a sweet tooth. Want to dress them for the holidays? Drizzle with white chocolate and add festive sprinkles!
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Saffron Basque Cheesecake– Christmas Cheesecake
I have truly loved learning about the traditions and flavors that make each country’s Christmas traditions so special. In Sweden, as Holly from Wild Nordic Kitchen shares, saffron takes center stage of many holiday treats. It’s considered the most expensive spice in the world. Thankfully, a little goes a long way and the rich earthy, but sweet flavor of the saffron infuses the creamy texture of this simple cheesecake. Christmas Cheesecake is a festive dessert worth savoring.
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Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’m always amazed by the classic recipes that can be transformed by sourdough discard! This kid-approved soft and chewy cookie is chock-full of chocolatey goodness. Jamie from Ginger Homemaking shares some simple baking hacks that take these cookies to the next level for your holiday celebration!
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German Fruit Cake
For Stephanie from Gathered in the Kitchen, traditional German fruit cake is more than just a holiday treat, it’s a symbol or family heritage and connection. This recipe was passed down through her husband’s family who immigrated to America from Europe in the 1800’s. His grandmother was the first generation of their family born on American soil. Still they treasure their German roots and honor their heritage by baking this beloved cake year after year.
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Classic Sugar Cookies
Kids and grown-ups love decorating Christmas cookies! I love watching the creative process as little hands take meticulous care to place each sprinkle on their masterpiece. Then of course, there is the one that just slops on the frosting, dumps on an extra heavy coating of sprinkles and declares it’s done! In reality, it’s not about the cookies at all, it’s about the heart behind the giver and the time spent together. Eryn from Eryn Whalen Online shares tips and tricks for the perfect sugar cookie dough for this year’s creations.
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Quick Brandied Pears
Kelsey from Rough and Tumble Farmhouse shares that brandied fruits have been a winter tradition for centuries. While we can’t be sure if fruits were brandied for simply preservation or pure enjoyment, these brandied pears accomplish both! Brandied pears are often enjoyed over ice cream and are used to garnish holiday cocktails. Plus they can be used in a variety of baking. Brandied pears are shelf-stable when water bath canned, turning the bounty of late summer into a cozy, flavorful treat for winter gatherings.
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Homemade Snickers
Snickers are our go-to candy bar to handle the hangry! Who knew that this amazing treat could be made at home? While I like to make homemade Snickers into actual bars, for a holiday celebration, a platter works best for sharing. It’s so rich, a small fudge-sized piece is all you need!
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Christmas Popcorn Balls
I was so excited to see this recipe! I picture my grandparents making hand-shaped popcorn balls the size of softballs! Stephanie from Gathered in the Kitchen dresses these popcorn balls up with festive Christmas colored candies and sprinkles. Popcorn balls are a great gift for teachers and neighbors that stand out from a traditional cookie tray.
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Easy Homemade Toffee
This delicious homemade toffee is more than just candy. Eryn from Eryn Whalen Online shares how this recipe has been passed down from her great-grandmother. A tradition that bridges the generations through simple moments of togetherness. Created with simple ingredients and time-honored techniques, Moments like these transports you back in time, feeling the closeness of those passed on.
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Candy-Coated Pretzel Wreath
Looking for a fun Christmas treat to make with the kids that doesn’t require baking? Stephanie from Gathered in the Kitchen created this easy recipe of a candy-coated Christmas wreath that adds a fun element to your holiday dessert table. Festive Christmas light sprinkles are a great way to dress this wreath for the holidays!
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Swedish Christmas Toffee
A sweet treat in Sweden known as Knäck, is a buttery flavored toffee made with saffron for a luxurious touch at the holiday season. Swedish Christmas toffee makes a great addition to your Christmas gift baskets. Holly from Wild Nordic Kitchen shares that knäck is often presented in small paper casings or fluted baking cups. However Holly shares creative ideas of making this sweet treat that doesn’t require any special equipment.
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Simply Holiday Punch for the Entire Family
When it comes to the very best fruit punch, there is no substitute for real fruit juice! This non-alchoholic winter punch is requested by the family at every holiday get together and was featured as a signature drink for a wedding! A simple punch that is easy to make. It’s the perfect punch for your family celebration that everyone, young and old can raise a glass together to celebrate this holiday season.
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Raw Milk Eggnog
Is it really Christmas without a glass of creamy eggnog? Honestly, like Tiffany from Growing Dawn, I don’t care for store-bought eggnog, but homemade is a different story! This simple recipe is a holiday farmhouse staple, made with real ingredients that you can feel good about!
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Nordic Spiced Saffron Hot Chocolate
The long days of winter in Sweden led Holly from Wild Nordic Kitchen on a mission to create the ultimate winter warmer. Made with real milk, and melted chocolate, it has a richness not typical of recipes that use only cocoa powder (though it uses that too). It pays homage to Sweden’s love for saffron, with just a pinch plus cinnamon and cardamon add a rich dimension of flavor. The star of anise is the garnishing touch that gives this cup it’s Christmas charm.
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Traditional Mulled Wassail
Wassail is more than just a hot drink, as Eryn from Eryn Whalen Online says, “ it’s a hug in a mug, steeped in history, memories, and the promise of a good apple harvest in the coming year.” Wassailing was an ancient tradition of caroling from house to house for food and drink. Typcially strong drinks were served but Eryn’s alcohol free version is a treat for the entire family.
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Handmade with Love: Christmas Crafts, Gifts & DIYs
Some of my favorite Christmases were celebrated with homemade Christmas gifts. I still treasure the homemade doll bed and the handmade doll made by my parents when I was a young girl. Though the doll has been lost to time, I refinished the doll bed for my first granddaughter. Years later it’s being passed to each new granddaughter in our family for another little girl to cherish and make her own memories. Though they don’t know it, their grandmother and mothers sat alongside that simple doll bed, developing the nurturing heart and imagination that would one day shape them into the woman they’d become.
These posts share DIY Christmas gift ideas, homemade Christmas ornaments, and lots of ways to celebrate this festive season. This collection of DIY ideas is bound to get your imagination flowing!
Old-Fashioned Christmas Tree
It’s undeniable that the Christmas tree is the showcase of most families’ Christmas decor. When celebrating a homemade Christmas, an old-fashioned Christmas tree sets the stage for a vintage celebration. Whether you are creating a new look for your Christmas celebration or starting from scratch, this post is full of creative ideas to help you design a festive, vintage Christmas tree that captures the warmth and charm of holidays past.
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5 Handmade Gifts to Easily Make at Home
You don’t have to be an expert crafter to give a beautiful homemade gift. Claire from Becoming Traditional shares these five truly memorable homemade gifts using festive herbs. Thoughtful creations that tantalize the senses. Each gift comes complete with easy-to-follow instructions, making it simple to craft something meaningful and fragrant this holiday season!
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DIY Peppermint Scrub
When it comes to essential oils, there are quite a few aromas that make me think about Christmas. However, of all the scents available, peppermint is my absolute favorite! Stephanie from Gathered in the Kitchen has created a simple foot scrub that makes a practical gift to pamper those special people in your life. This easy DIY gift is simple to make and looks lovely in a small mason jar for gifting.
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Sawtooth Star Quilted Table Runner Pattern
When my children were small, I was introduced to quilting. While I can sew, I found it frustrating because creating garments that fit well is challenging. My favorite part about quilting? It’s one size fits all! Nikki from Sew Nikki shares step-by-step instructions on how to make this charming table runner. Your favorite colors create a stunning piece that adds warmth and handmade beauty to your holiday table.
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Holiday Simmer Pot in a Jar
I have to say I love this gift idea shared by Deeanne at Hummingbird Acres. When it comes to teachers’ gifts, we can well imagine that they get inundated with gifts, and how many coffee mugs do you really need? A simmer pot in a glass jar is filled with spices, fruits and sprigs of evergreen that, when simmered on the stove make the house smell delightful. It’s the perfect gift that kids can create themselves: thoughtful, beautiful, and far too delightful to end up collecting dust in the back of a cabinet.
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Easy Homemade Christmas Dried Orange Garland
I have to say I am always impressed at how lovely dried citrus looks adorning an old-fashioned Christmas tree. Not only is it simple and inexpensive, it’s stunning! Eryn from Eryn Whalen Online breaks this down in simple steps. Whether you own a dehydrator or will dry your oranges in the oven, Eryn has got you covered! The best part, this is a simple craft that even the kids can help create for your family Christmas tree.
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Cocoa Mint Soap
Making homemade soap not only provides us with natural soaps on the homestead, but it’s also a creative outlet. Soaps created with peppermint essential oil are my all-time favorite. I wanted to make a winter soap that not only featured my favorite minty scent but captured the essence of the season. Cocoa mint soap is reminiscent of a warm cup of hot chocolate, stirred with a peppermint stick on a cold winter morning. Paired with a homegrown luffa sponge it makes a useful gift for anyone on your gift list.
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Pattern
Looking for a unique Ugly Christmas sweater for your next holiday gathering? You’re sure to show up in a one-of-a kind sweater when you crochet it yourself! Nikki from Sew Nikki shares step-by-step instructions to create this oversized sweater for your next Christmas party.
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DIY Wooden Slice Ornaments
If you’re captivated by the farmhouse craze and looking to decorate your home with a rustic touch this Christmas, these ornaments are absolutely charming! While you can purchase wooden discs, it’s just as easy and more meaningful to slice your own from a tree branch right in your yard. Stephanie from Gathered in the Kitchen shares step-by-step instructions on how to use a bit of paint and a splash of creativity to design adorable wooden disc ornaments perfect for your Christmas tree, wreaths, or garland.
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Cranberry Garland
A rustic inspired Chrsitmas tree would not be complete without cranberry garland! This is a simple craft project that the entire family can enjoy. Even small children will enjoy working with a partner to string popcorn and cranberries in a simple put festive garland that makes the tree pop! Dusty from Linen and Wildflowers shares some additional touches to take this simple garland to a new level of country charm!
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Simple Fabric Star Ornaments
The best things about this charming fabric star ornament is it is perfect project for people of all skill levels. Anja from Our Gabled Home shares a free pattern and step by step instructions. Even if you don’t have a sewing machine, this simple project can be hand sewn in a short time. While these are gorgeous on any country Christmas tree, I used ornaments very similar to this when my children were babies. Soft ornaments near the bottom of the Christmas tree made for a less stressful Christmas season for a new momma.
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Simple Evergreen Simmer Pot
If you are seeking for a way to fill your home with the delightful aromas of the season, simmer pots are a non-toxic option you’ll love! Brittany from The Homestead Challenge shares her recipe of foraged evergreen branches, paired with the perfect herbs and even fruit that will make your home smell delightful and refreshing without the headache!
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Gnome Crochet Pattern
This adorable Christmas gnome is a great last minute project for both experienced and beginner crocheters. Leanna from Crafty Bones shares detailed instructions (and photos) with a video tutorial on how to create this charming gnome. It makes a great gift tag or tree ornament. Customize the colors to match your decor for a truly personal touch.
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Last Minute Herbal Gift Idea: Evergreen Bath Salts
Brittany from The Homestead Challenge reminds us that “self-care is not a luxury, it’s an essential part of staying balanced, especially in the winter months.” A gift of evergreen bath salts creates a winter refuge of relaxation for the body and mind. Brittany shares the herbal properties of the different evergreens that you might find foraging in your neighborhood. The perfect gift for the bath-lover in your life!
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Beeswax Candles
Beeswax candles are the perfect way to enjoy the sweet aroma and charming ambiance without the toxic chemicals found in many candles today. Beeswax burns cleanly and improves air quality. Making them perfect for those with chemical and fragrance sensitivities. Using thrifted, vintage containers, Eryn from Eryn Whalen Online shares step-by-step instructions on how to create these charming candles.
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Delicous Honey Spoons
As homesteaders, we love giving gifts crafted from the fruits of our labor here on the farm. While a jar of delicious honey is always a sweet gift, it’s not the easiest to take on the go. That’s why these honey spoons are such a clever alternative! They’re a fun and portable way to share your homegrown honey—perfect for the tea lover in your life.
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Snowman Handprint Ornament
My Christmas tree is a hogde podge of ornaments, each one taking me down a trip on memory lane! This personalized ornament shared by Dusty from Linen and Wildflowers is the perfect example of the ornaments I cherish most! When you are in the trenches of raising children, the days seem long, but tiny hands grow quickly. This creative ornament captures the moment! The tiny fingers create a family of snowmen. It’s a cherished keepsake for you, it’s a heartwarming gift idea for grandparents too!
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Simmer Pots Gift Idea with Printable Label
If you’re looking for a homemade gift that can be easily customized for each recipient, a simmer pot is the perfect choice! Tessa from Sprig and Spoon shares how this thoughtful, consumable gift is cherished for its simplicity and eco-friendliness. Once it’s been enjoyed, the ingredients are completely compostable—making it a zero-waste gift that’s as kind to the planet as it is delightful to receive.
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Free and Easy Last Minute Gift Ideas
When you are on a tight budget at Christmas time, it can be hard to think of free and easy gift ideas that people will actually enjoy. Jillian from Sprouting Arrows shares this simple, DIY, craft ornament that you can make with just a few items you likely already have at home. Salt dough is easy to make, that even children can be a part of creating a special gift for those you love. Jillian shares a step-by-step guide on how to create, stamp and paint these adorable DIY ornaments.
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Easy to Make Eco-Friendly Ornaments
Looking to decorate your Christmas tree with ornaments you can create from eco-freindly materials? Ada from EcoHolistic has five simple ornaments you can make with your kids with materials you likely have around the house, or can find easily in your yard. These creative ornaments make a gorgeous tree with country charm!
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Festive Holiday Simmer Pot to Enjoy and Gift
For many of us, Christmas is more than the just the decorations. The sweet aromas, the sounds of the seasons, and the familiar tastes are all part of the magic of the Christmas season. I love keeping a simmering pot on the stove that makes the whole house smell like Christmas. To share the scents of the season, a simple mason jar filled with dried fruits and herbs make it a thoughtful gift to share for any gift giving occasion.
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Dried Fruit Christmas Ornaments
I love the look of dried citrus on the Christmas tree! The lights sparkle through the dried fruit looking like stained glass. Dusty from Linen and Wildflowers shares instructions for drying several types of fruit, not just the typlcial citrus slices. Plus, she shares herbs and finishing touches to bring out the charm in these homemade ornaments, which not only look adorable but also smell good.
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Cherished Christmas Traditions to Make the Season Memorable
While tradition has always been important to me, as a military family, tradition was the constant in our life. We might move and live in a new place, our friends came and went on a regular basis, the kid’s dad was gone for months at a time, and we lived thousands of miles from our family. But tradition was the one constant, no matter where we were or who we were with. Even though we no longer move often, or have a migrant group of friends, I still love the traditions of the holidays and throughout the year.
Extra Special Traditions with the Grands
While our grandkids all live far away, I enjoy making memories with them as we create new handprints on my Christmas tree skirt every year. Not only is it fun to watch them grow, it’s fun to take a moment and make an imperfect keepsake with some of my favorite people.
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5 Creative Ways to Wrap Gifts
Admittedly, I am not very good at wrapping gifts. I tend to wait until the last minute and hastily wrap them and throw on a cheap bow. For many, the presentation is part of the joy of gift-giving! Stephanie from Gathered In the Kitchen shares the key elements for dressing up a gift’s presentation from choosing the wrapping paper, and the embellishments to make it extra special.
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Candlelit Christmas Story
Sharing the Christmas story is the highlight of many familiy’s Christmas traditions. Micheon from A Lovely Place Called Home has created a free interactive version of the Christmas story. Intertwined with music, narration, and the symbolic candle lighting ceremony makes this intimate celebration extra special.
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A Christmas Carol Unit Study
Are you traveling for Christmas, or wanting to inspire and challenge your children with the iconic message of the Christmas Carol? Julie from Once Upon a Printable has created a collection of 13 creative printables and a podcast reading of the entire book! These resources bring the Charles Dickens’ classic story to life with printables, activities, and games designed to entertain and educate. Her attention to detail makes this timeless story both accessible and memorable for a new generation.
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Beautiful Handmade Cards
Letter writing and the sending of Christmas cards seems to be a tradition that becomes less important to people each year. My mailbox used to be bursting with Christmas mail! I’d hang the cards for all to admire and pray over each family. Admittedly, with the ease of email and social media, it’s a tradition slipping away. Ada from EcoHolistic shares step-by-step instructions on how to create thoughtful Christmas cards from recycled materials. While an email might be quick and easy, you can’t smell, it, feel the texture of the paper, or hug it close to your chest in longing for those who live far away. Revive this holiday tradition in your family this Christmas.
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6 Ways to Decorate with American Buffalo Plaid
Buffalo plaid features two bold colors woven together in a classic checkered pattern. Its cozy, rustic style makes it the perfect fabric for adding festive charm to your holiday home décor. Stephanie from Gathered in the Kitchen shares six looks you can recreate in your home to add festive charm to your home.
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Homestead Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift for the homeasteaders in your life? Whether you are shopping for an urban micro homesteader, or a homesteader living on big acreage, these amazing gift ideas are based on our personal experience of tools we use and love! Check it out!
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About the Author: Barbra-Sue Kowalski grew up on a small hobby farm. She was always drawn to farm life, however, she was stuck in an urban life far from her roots. Barbra-Sue was a single mom for 13 years, raising her 3 children on her own. She met Philip in 2018 and they married in 2021. Between the two of them, they have 5 grown children and 6 grandchildren. These empty nesters are following their dreams! As they both turn 50, they are building their off-grid homestead to live the life that they dream about. Learn more about Philip and Barbra-Sue here. Contact them here. To leave a comment on this post, please scroll down.
What a beautiful roundup of posts you created, Barbara. So many wonderful ideas for Christmas. Thank you so much for including a couple of my DIY posts. I appreciated it so much & it means the world to me! 🙂
Thank you! So happy to have your creations a part of this collection!