Christmas is over and the New Year is here–are you partied out? There’s no shame in spending New Years Eve in! With some relaxing and romantic New Years Eve ideas for couples at home, you can stay in. And be glad you did!
Do you love displaying DIY Christmas decorations as much as we do? If you do, you’re about to see how to put together a darling DIY Christmas train made with crates. It’s simple to make, but makes your outdoor Christmas decorations look next level! Grab some wood crates and get ready for an afternoon of fun.
Today I’m helping you to solve the yearly problem of what to get the neighbors for Christmas. Every year it’s a struggle, and it’s a fact that not everyone wants food or treats that they don’t need. So let’s look at some non-edible neighbor Christmas gifts your neighbors will love. These ideas are unique and easy, so you can get them done and get on with all the other things you need to do before Christmas comes!
One of the more unique non-edible neighbor Christmas gift ideas I’ve seen is to kill two birds with one stone and host a craft night for your neighbors. Everyone gets together, shares some delicious treats, and then you make a craft together that everyone gets to take home. Best idea ever, right? You can also try making your own snow globes.
I love these adorable Christmas trees made with felt, buttons, wood skewers and embroidery floss. A hot glue gun puts it all together quickly and easily!
There are tons of handmade ornament ideas out there that only look complicated. I know people who choose a theme every year, make some ornaments to fit, and deliver them to their neighbors. It’s a unique way of remembering your neighbors–and they’ll probably begin to anticipate next year’s ornament!
One of my favorite non-edible neighbor Christmas gifts is the roll of gift wrap and bag of bows my neighbor drops off a few days before Christmas. I’ll admit to you that roll of gift wrap has saved me late on Christmas Eve more than once! This is a gift that might really be a lifesaver.
Present your neighbors with another favorite non-edible Christmas gift–homemade potpourri! In a bag place an orange, a lemon, some whole cloves, cinnamon sticks and nutmeg or allspice. Include directions to slice the fruit, put everything in a saucepan and cover with water. All your neighbor needs to do is bring it to a simmer and enjoy hours of delicious scent as it permeates their home.
If you live in a great neighborhood with awesome people, November is the perfect time to celebrate with a progressive Friendsgiving party. And if there are a few new neighbors who you need to get to know better, a progressive Friendsgiving party is a wonderful way to do that. Here are some clever and easy ways to pull off your progressive Friendsgiving dinner with neighbors.
A progressive Friendsgiving party is a blend of a progressive dinner and Friendsgiving. Progressive dinners are fun because it spreads the dinner party responsibilities around to several different hosts instead of just one. The dinner is divided up into parts, with each part being enjoyed at a different host’s home. Friendsgiving is a large meal that is eaten with friends on or around the Thanksgiving holiday. Turn your Friendsgiving into a progressive dinner party and it’s extra enjoyable!
The best thing about a progressive Friendsgiving party with your neighbors is the chance to share the company of friends, get to know others better, and enjoy good food in an evening of relaxed settings. The menu for Friendsgiving doesn’t have to include turkey and all the trimmings, but it certainly can. Here are some planning tips to help you and your neighbors plan the perfect progressive Friendsgiving dinner.
Are you ready to bring these progressive Friendsgiving party ideas to life with your neighbors? Here are some healthy side dish recipes to help.
Today’s post is for the Halloween fans out there! There’s nothing like seeing all those cute little people parading down the street in their costumes. But it’s also disappointing if you buy a ton of candy, only to have just a handful of kids come to the door. If you want to be known as the “best house on the street” for trick or treaters, you need today’s trick or treat tips. Here’s how your house can become legend on Halloween.
The first step to be the best house on the street is to create as much Halloween ambience as you can. But be careful about how creepy you make it! Some kids, especially preschoolers, will refuse to trick or treat at your house if it’s too scary. Try to strike the right balance of good, scary fun and you’ll appeal to the biggest number of children.
The house on my street that is literal Halloween legend has tons of Halloween ambience. But that isn’t all! Parents and kids alike know to expect an extra treat and a good chat with neighbors. That’s because there is always a cold cup of freshly brewed homemade root beer on warm evenings. And if it’s cold, there’s hot chocolate! The homeowners dress up and serve everyone in costume. No one can resist this house, because it is the best house on the street.
You’re always going to have the best house on the street if you give out stuff kids actually like. Houses that offer full size candy bars, donuts or candy apples are always popular. When it’s a cool evening, go the extra mile and set up a fire pit in your driveway where the kids and their parents can warm up before hitting the next house. No one can resist a warm fire on Halloween night. And you’ll get the chance to meet more of your neighbors. That’s a good thing! Happy trick or treating!
