Christmas Countdown: 7

Here’s a yummy recipe for you all! Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix « munchin with munchkin. There’s also a link to a recipe for Maple Marshmallows on the munchin with munchkin blog. Tweet Share +1 Share

Christmas Countdown: 8

These little cookies would be great surrounding a gingerbread house! Ingredients: Basic Sugar Cookie Dough Basic Frosting Star cookie cutters, various sizes Food coloring (green and white) 1 disposable frosting bag 1 coupler 1 size “5” decorating tip Rubber band Gum drops  How to make it: Prepare dough and frosting according to the recipes. Before … Continued

Christmas Countdown: 9

We’re in the single digits! Here is an ADORABLE homemade ornament idea from sheknows.com. Things you will need for one ornament: • 2-inch Smoothfoam ball (available in a 6-pack at Joann’s) • Red craft felt • Ribbon • Hot glue sticks and glue gun • Scissors Click the link at the top of the post … Continued

Christmas Countdown: 10

Here’s another idea for a Christmas decoration! This one is from myhomeideas.com. Fill a bowl with colorful fruits and berries, and then top it off with evergreen cuttings. Here you see limes, non-poisonous nandina berry, and Clementine oranges. Call us for your evergreen clippings! Tweet Share +1 Share

Christmas Countdown: 11

Here’s a great cookie idea! The subtle hint of peppermint in the sugar cookie is so delicious (I can say that from experience). Candy Cane Cookie Recipe 1 C. butter, softened 1 C. confectioner’s sugar 1 egg 1 t. vanilla 1/2 t. peppermint extract 2 1/2 C. sifted flour 1/2 t. salt 1 t. baking … Continued

Christmas Countdown: 12

Here’s a great craft for the whole family! It’s from familyfun.com and you can visit the link above for helpful illustrations and extra tips. Family Tree Skirt Materials 60-inch square of red stretch velvet (1 2/3 yards of 60-inch-wide fabric) Black fabric marker Yardstick Scissors Mug Tacky glue or thick fabric glue 5 ½ yards of … Continued