I’ll be honest—I’ve never been a big tequila fan. It’s usually my last pick when it comes to cocktails. But these festive creations? They might just change my mind. From tart cranberry margaritas and cozy spiced tequila toddies to … Read More...
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Pinecone Learning Activities for Kids
In the winter there aren’t as many natural materials to work with and learn about in a lot of the world. But if you live where there are deciduous trees, you’ll always be able to find pinecones, so let’s do … Read More...
30 Cute Christmas Things to Hand Sew
If your idea of holiday joy includes cozy evenings, twinkling lights, and a needle and thread in hand, then you’re in the right place! We’ve gathered 30 of the cutest Christmas hand-sewing projects that will fill your home (and your … Read More...
Learning about Denmark for Kids
When I write these nations of the world posts, I start by Googling the country, which usually leads me first to Wikipedia for basic facts. But the official website for the country came up just below, and I love the … Read More...
Cross Stitch Christmas Ornaments
If you want to have a craft-filled tree, one great way to do that is to cover it with cross stitch ornaments. These little projects are usually pretty quick to stitch and fit into small hoops you can nestle into … Read More...
25+ Irresistible Vegan Christmas Recipes You Need to Try This Year
Celebrate the holidays with a delightful array of vegan Christmas recipes that bring warmth, flavor, and festivity to your table. Whether you’re hosting a fully plant-based feast or simply looking to add a few meatless dishes to your seasonal spread, … Read More...
Christmas Amigurumi Knitting Patterns
A few years ago I did a post full of knit elves and gnomes to knit for Christmas, but there are a lot more options when it comes to Christmas knit amigurumi. Use these little characters as seasonal decor, … Read More...
35 Christmas Tree Pillow Sewing Patterns For The Holidays
Christmas decorating doesn’t have to mean dragging out another box of glittery ornaments and wondering where on earth you packed the tree skirt last year. Sometimes the sweetest holiday touches are the handmade ones — and Christmas tree pillows are … Read More...
Winter Solstice Activities and Crafts for Kids
The winter solstice happens on Dec. 21 (as I write this in 2025, anyway) in the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s sort of the real beginning of the holiday season. It marks the beginning of the coldest season, but it’s also … Read More...
Christmas Gnome Cross Stitch Patterns
Gnomes are a fan favorite all year long, but they’re especially welcome in winter and during the holiday season. Check out these winter and Christmas gnome cross stitch patterns and stitch your new favorite holiday character!
I love this winter … Read More...
An Array of Knit Christmas Ornaments
I was sure this was going to be the year I was going to knit a bunch of Christmas ornaments. And I guess it still could be, but at the time of this writing I’ve only done one, a cute… Read More...
Owl Learning Activities for Kids
I don’t know why certain animals are associated with different seasons for me, but owls are decidedly a fall animal. So let’s learn more about owls!
First you should know that there are lots of different kinds of owls, which … Read More...
Fun Turkey Crafts for Kids
Even though I’m a pro crafter, I still feel like Thanksgiving gets lost in the crush between Halloween and Christmas. But it can be an important and meaningful holiday, and it’s definitely something worth crafting for. Even if you’re not … Read More...
30 GIngerbread Sewing Patterns For Christmas
There is something ridiculously charming about gingerbread crafts at Christmas, isn’t there? They have all the cosy nostalgia of holiday baking without the sticky fingers, collapsing cookie roofs, or that one child who eats half the decorations before they make … Read More...
More Fun, Colorful Christmas Stocking Patterns to Knit
I recently shared some super retro looking Christmas stocking knitting patterns, but I couldn’t resist sharing a few more. Whether you’re looking for something with a vintage look, something funny or classic, this set of Christmas stocking patterns to knit … Read More...
Learning about Czech Republic for Kids
The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia (which is not the same as Chechnya), is a landlocked country in central Europe that was part of Czechoslovakia through most of the 1900s until it was dissolved in 1992.
Czech Republic Basics
… Read More...Hanukkah Cross Stitch Patterns
It feels like every year I find more Hanukkah cross stitch patterns to share, which I guess is true of every holiday! (Check out some past Hanukkah cross stitch patterns if you need even more inspiration. I almost shared the … Read More...
Celebrate National Sock Day
For some reason National Sock Day is coming up on Dec. 3, so let’s talk about some ways to celebrate at home or in the classroom.
Of course first off you need to declare it a silly sock day, and … Read More...
Too Busy to Bake? These Easy Christmas Snacks Are the Answer
Nothing lights up a holiday gathering quite like the joy and laughter of children—especially when it involves snacks that are as playful as they are tasty. These Christmas party treats aren’t just delicious, they’re downright magical. Think reindeer-shaped cookies with … Read More...
Thanksgiving Cross Stitch Patterns
It’s a fine time to stitch up a turkey themed cross stitch pattern for Thanksgiving or any time you want to be reminded to be thankful.
This gobble til you wobble design from Small Cross Stitch Co is decidedly Thanksgiving … Read More...