Category: Holidays

The Christmas I Kind of Gave Up

The Christmas I Kind of Gave Up {Heather's Handmade Life}

We didn’t write letters to Santa for the first time ever, and I felt terrible about it. (But we saw him at the mall (finally) and I at least got my annual photo.)     We didn’t bake sugar cookies like we always do.… Continue Reading “The Christmas I Kind of Gave Up”

The (3rd annual) corporate Christmas party for a work-at-home freelance journalist/blogger

Working in a home office can be super lonely. So every year, I throw myself an office Christmas party! (Here’s the first one, and here’s last year’s in case you missed them.) They’re a total blast …  Well, for the most part … There’s usually… Continue Reading “The (3rd annual) corporate Christmas party for a work-at-home freelance journalist/blogger”

’twas The Night Before Christmas: A Modern Tale Of Sticky, Frazzled Parenthood

’Twas the night before Christmas,and parents were frazzled.Preparing to make sure, their children were dazzled. With the Amazon boxes,all piled by the door.Free shipping was more tempting,than the crowds at the store. With snackies and sweats,and some wine (just a twinge).We had just settled… Continue Reading “’twas The Night Before Christmas: A Modern Tale Of Sticky, Frazzled Parenthood”

Last-minute gift guide for DIYers

The calendar is positively ZOOMING ahead and I honestly can’t believe Christmas is on Friday, but people (well, the kids) keep insisting it really is. I’ve been wanting to put together a post like this for ages and am getting around to it kind… Continue Reading “Last-minute gift guide for DIYers”

That Holiday Wreath Everybody Has? It’s Totally Easy to DIY

There’s a popular joke on Pinterest about why someone would buy something for $17 when they can make it themselves for $148 worth of craft supplies. Ha ha, yes, let’s all poke fun of the crazy-eyed girl with the bins full of fabric and… Continue Reading “That Holiday Wreath Everybody Has? It’s Totally Easy to DIY”