25 Stocking Stuffers Under $25

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

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{Jessica Cosmetics Shine On Ornament Nail Polish}
Christmas is just around the corner… can you believe it? I know when money is tight finding gifts that fit into your budget can be difficult. To make your holiday shopping a little easier this year here are 25 gifts all under $25! What is your favorite gift/stocking stuffer to receive?
 {Zoya Nail Polish}
I love the Feel collection!
{Flavored Coffee such as Dunkin Donuts} 
This is my favorite book for baking!

Five Things

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

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{pink shoe Christmas tree}

Can you believe it\’s already December – Christmas is just around the corner. This week I managed to decorate my little pink Christmas tree, put lights around the balcony and fill my apartment with snowmen as well as all my favorite holiday scents. My weekend is going to be filled with holiday baking and crafts. What are you up to this weekend?

 {the chicest snowman around}
 {new storage for my bike….the spare bathroom shower}
 {new hand soap…ribbon candy!}
{can you guess my Christmas party theme this year?}
 
{need a craft for the weekend? Make my ribbon wreath ornament!}

Ribbon Wreath Ornament

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

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Wreaths can make a home look stunning, and they are a quick change for seasons and holidays. For the past few years I have been making ribbon wreaths. Last year I made some ribbon wreath ornaments to tie on presents. Since they were such a huge hit with family and friends I decided to make them again this year.

Supplies
• 3\” Wreath Form
I bought a 3 inch styrofoam cylinder and cut it into three equal pieces. I then took a small circle cookie cutter and cut a circle in the middle of each \”wreath\”.
• 105 (2.5\” long pieces of 3/8\” wide ribbon of your choice)
• 7\” length ribbon for hanging your wreath with
• Aleen\’s Original Tacky Glue
• Hot Glue Gun & Sticks

I bought a 3 inch styrofoam cylinder and cut it into three equal pieces. I then took a small circle cookie cutter and cut a circle in the middle of each \”wreath\”.

Cut 105 pieces of ribbon 2.5 inches long (three colors of ribbon is 35 pieces each)
Use Aleen\’s Original Tacky Glue and put a dot on each piece of your ribbon.

After each ribbon has a dot of glue begin to fold them into a circle like the picture seen above.
If you dot one ribbon and fold right away it won\’t stay together.

Glue the ribbon to the styrofoam (I used hot glue)
* Note: You can wrap your wreath form with ribbon if the glue gun is melting your styrofoam.

Cranberry Orange Bread

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

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It\’s that time of year again where fresh cranberries can be found everywhere. Nanny (my great grandma on my dad\’s side of the family) use to make Cranberry Orange bread every year during the holidays. The bread is completely addicting and too good not to share! It also makes a wonderful gift for neighbors and friends.

Cranberry Orange Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg
• The zest of one orange
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1 cup cranberries
• 1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Directions
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

• Beat the egg, butter, sugar and juice together. Mix all dry ingredients and add to mixture; beat until well combined. Stir in cranberries by hand (add nuts if desired).
• Pour into loaf pan and bake 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool on a cooling rack before removing from the pan.

I bought the above ceramic mini loaf pan at Michaels for $1 with the recipe above you can make three mini loafs and they make super cute gifts!

How to Tie a Scarf: The Bow

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

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 The bow is my absolute favorite way to wear a scarf. It is a very feminine look, and definitely is a cheap and chic alternative to the bow tie blouse that is very popular right now. Check out my other scarf tutorials; the boa, the hidden knot, twisted european loop and fancy european loop
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