What’s your favorite thing about the holidays? Mine is hands down the chance to make lots of delicious goodies. I’m delighted to tell you about an awesome brand of soy-free sprinkles that are colored with natural food dyes.
Just in time for the holidays, our Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway highlights fun and interactive gift ideas for the whole family! One winner will receive this awesome prize collection!
Gift giving at the holidays is a great occasion to thank the special lady in your life. As a mom of 3 kids, I’m often coordinating gift ideas for my family and I usually feel like “I don’t need much.” This is because I enjoy taking care of my family and making the holidays feel special and in turn, my family brings me joy. However, if someone was to pick out a gift for a busy mom, something practical, personalized and maybe a bit sparkly is a great way to go. Here are some of my hand picked gift ideas I think many women will enjoy!
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Hi, I’m Katie! I live with my husband and 3 kids in beautiful Coeur d’Alane, Idaho. I love Jesus, coffee, DIY projects, photography, homeschooling my kids, traveling, and serving people. I’ve previously worked as a graphic designer, web designer, journalist and barista. I started Create. Play. Travel. to share some of our creative projects and family adventures. I hope you enjoy the highlights of our creative family life!
The holidays can be extra special if you are also celebrating Baby’s First Christmas. These simple and useful gift ideas for baby will be fun to unwrap and practical to use in everyday family life.
Some of the best gifts for kids are educational and inspire creativity. Here are some of our tried-and-true gift ideas for kids which encourage kids to learn, be creative and play with great quality toys.
The holidays are a great excuse to make fancy goodies! I love being creative for special occasions. I typically don’t make elaborate meals but when I’m planning a party or going to one, I love breaking out the gourmet ingredients. These Endive Blue Cheese Pomegranate Bites are a flavorful combination of savory, sweet and salty in one delightful package. They’re the perfect holiday appetizer because they look super fancy and the pomegranate provides a pop of color. I’m excited to share how to easily make these tasty treats for your next party!
Hi, I’m Katie! I live with my husband and 3 kids in beautiful Coeur d’Alane, Idaho. I love Jesus, coffee, DIY projects, photography, homeschooling my kids, traveling, and serving people. I’ve previously worked as a graphic designer, web designer, journalist and barista. I started Create. Play. Travel. to share some of our creative projects and family adventures. I hope you enjoy the highlights of our creative family life!
The holidays are a special time of year to connect with family and friends. Our family usually sends out a holiday photo card and we love displaying all the cards we receive. Here are 5 reasons why it’s valuable to order annual Christmas cards.
When the holidays roll around, it doesn’t take long for me to start thinking about what sort of delicious goodies am I going to make this year. Here are 7 inspiring Christmas treats you and your family will love.
It’s just about time for holiday gift shopping! I love the anticipation of buying gifts that are perfect for each family member. Shopping Black Friday sales or finding the perfect addition for my child’s toy collection makes the holidays feel festive and adds to the excitement of giving. Of course everyone could use a little extra cash during the holiday shopping season! We are excited to be a co-host for a fabulous Cash Giveaway totaling $2500! FIVE different winners will be chosen to win $500 each!
Hi, I’m Katie! I live with my husband and 3 kids in beautiful Coeur d’Alane, Idaho. I love Jesus, coffee, DIY projects, photography, homeschooling my kids, traveling, and serving people. I’ve previously worked as a graphic designer, web designer, journalist and barista. I started Create. Play. Travel. to share some of our creative projects and family adventures. I hope you enjoy the highlights of our creative family life!
Christmas is extra special when you’re celebrating a new little one. These gift ideas for baby are useful in the nursery or fun to stick in your little one’s stocking.
It can be challenging to shop for the special man or woman in your life. Many of these gift ideas are thoughtful and practical with some fun things mixed in too!
Gift shopping for kids can be tough, especially when you’re trying to pick gifts that are truly engaging. We love choosing kids’ gifts that are useful, educational, or add to an ongoing collection. Our Top Gift Picks for kids include a little bit of everything; from collectible dolls and STEM toys to brain-stimulating building sets and interactive discovery activities!
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Make these easy DIY Candy Corn treat cups with a few pieces of colored card stock and a glue stick! Treat cups are great for kids’ parties, your next Halloween bash, a Thanksgiving fall festival or just for fun!
The holidays are a fun time to try new recipes, make yummy snacks and mix up delicious hot beverages. We’ve partnered with SheSpeaks, Inc and the Simply Orange Juice Company to share some easy holiday ideas you can use at your next party.
Glitter is definitely my favorite color. My girls would likely say the same thing. I love the sparkle of the holidays; cheerful twinkle lights, glittery details on holiday decorations and the shimmer of newly fallen snow. Here are some of my favorite gift ideas and DIY activities that are inspired by a bit of sparkle!
Hi, I’m Katie! I live with my husband and 3 kids in beautiful Coeur d’Alane, Idaho. I love Jesus, coffee, DIY projects, photography, homeschooling my kids, traveling, and serving people. I’ve previously worked as a graphic designer, web designer, journalist and barista. I started Create. Play. Travel. to share some of our creative projects and family adventures. I hope you enjoy the highlights of our creative family life!
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⭐ One of my favorite cleaning products is @genesis950concentrate. This green, multi-purpose, surfactant-based cleaner works by breaking down the bonds of a stain and making it water soluble.
⭐ Genesis 950 effectively breaks down grease, oils, food stains, pet stains and dirt. Plus it kills many harmful germs and bacteria!
⭐ It's also economical – Genesis 950 comes in concentrated form in a gallon container which you can use to mix your own spray bottles of cleaner.
⭐ I've been using Genesis 950 multi-purpose cleaner for several years now and it's my go-to favorite for cleaning our kitchen, bathrooms, living spaces and even RV!
⭐ For me, a clean home is a happy home!
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