"Roaring 20's tossing pennies in the pool!" "There's glitter on the floor after the party!" These are the vibes I want to bring when ringing in the new year this year. "Meet me at Midnight' is such a mood for a New Year's Eve party and what better way to celebrate New Year's Eve than with a Taylor themed part y with champagne, stars, and confetti everywhere! Star and moon balloons // moon pinata  // Meet me at midnight banner  // moon and star garland //  champagne candy // disco ice bucket  // disco ball party lights // confetti poppers  // disco ball headband  // coupe glasses // cheers light up sign // star headband // sparklers // new year hats   // starry night plates   // cupcake new year toppers // confetti balloons Here are some other fun party ideas to celebrate the New Year! How to photograph and light paint with sparklers with your phone! Create a new year bingo with these free printables. You serve up some bubble drinks in your coupe glasses or make this Lavender Haze cocktail ! "I'll be cleaning up bottles with you on New Year's Day"

We aren't big on lofty New Year's resolutions. The truth is, we have made them in the past, things like "loose 30 pounds", and after a few weeks we stop going to the gym and lose all momentum. Two years ago, we decided to keep it light and fun and do 24 fun things in 2024. There is a science behind having small wins to celebrate as well. We decided to do it again this year! We created these free printable new year bingo cards ! We will fill it with random things like "try 5 new pasta shapes" and "create a secret handshake" and see if we can get BINGO by the end of the year. We made one that says "New Year bingo" for you to choose from. Just save the one you want below and print it on regular printer paper. I filled the page with mine so I had room to write in the boxes but you could print them smaller if you want and write tiny on them. Download New Year Bingo Card You can print it off on regular printer paper size and put it on your fridge or pin board. Color them in as you achieve each fun thing. To start you off, we are sharing 100 things to do in 2026. Hopefully, this will jump-start some fun ideas for you! Obviously, you can do a few serious ones, unique ones, and ones specific to you and your goals for the year! Just have fun with it! Here are 100 things to do in the new year! Learn a party trick - magic tricks are always fun Try new pasta shapes - we made homemade pasta last year Learn to play an instrument - ukulele sounds fun to me! Get a different hairstyle/haircut Try a new recipe Take a day trip - Go the next city over or see what's within 1-2 hours of you and make a day of it! Go to a live sporting event Read a new book - check out our Books and Bakes page for a new book/recipe every month or so. Visit a natural attraction - look up what is near you and start there! Plan a party - it can be a birthday, holiday, or just for fun like "paint and pasta" Listen to a new musical artist Try a new cocktail - lavender haze is a good place to start Complete a puzzle - we did a 3d puzzle last year! Go on a trip somewhere new - can't travel this year, then plan it for next year. I would love to go out of the country this year! Do a new activity - geocaching, bingo, axe throwing, crochet, so many choices! Explore your city - play tourist, try out the best yelp restaurant, and visit a fun local spot! Thrift a "new" outfit Try a new restaurant - branch out and try a new culture too if you're brave Volunteer your time - find something that inspires you Visit a forest and do some forest bathing Go to a museum - Check for free days or fun events before you go Go swimming - try a new pool, lake, or beach! Watch the sunrise Play/learn a new game - chess, board games , shuffleboard, tennis Treat somebody for no reason - it can be a stranger or someone you know Host a dinner Visit a National Park Take a tour - beer tour, ghost tour, segway tour, what sounds fun! Teach somebody something you know Take a class - cake decorating, pottery, glass blowing, whatever you like Watch the sunset Grow a new plant or plant a garden Go on a boat - paddle boat, ferry, dinner boat tour Have a picnic Do something physical - yoga and walking are great low-impact places to start Go camping - don't forget your camping gear Visit a botanical garden or start your own garden . Start a good habit - drink a glass of water every morning, floss daily, or leave work at 5 pm. Play something with a team - I think it would be fun to do a trivia night at a local restaurant Bake your own bread Write someone a letter/card Go to a live concert Stay overnight somewhere unique - a winery, treehouse, tiny house, ice hotel Painting trend - thrift a painting and add your own touches. I did this at Halloween and had so much fun! Visit a local market - craft, produce, etc Get a massage - it can be from a significant other or book a treatment Start a journal - this can be specific like a dream, book, or travel journal Make something crafty Take an online course Print your photos - turn one into a fun photo shadow box Declutter a room/space in your house Learn a new dance - tiktok dances are great for this Plan a movie/dinner themed nigh t. Redecorate a room in your house - paint it, rearrange the furniture, buy a new fun piece of furniture See a live show - comedy, musical, ballet, etc Go on a walk Listen to a podcast Go on a hike Ride a Ferris wheel Go to an art gallery Ditch one bad habit - just one thing you'd like to stop doing Learn to make fancy coffee at home Try a weekly food theme like Meatless Monday or Stir-Fridays! Watch a documentary Do some self-care - I plan to focus on skincare this year Compliment strangers - If you see something you like tell them Start a gratitude jar - as the year goes on write down things you are grateful for, pull out your jar at the end of the year, and reflect Start a recipe box or journal - collect those favorite family recipes too! Go to a poetry slam - or perform at one! Create a death binder - sounds morbid but it's nice to have all your important documents in one place in case of emergency Learn to make a balloon animal or origami frog! Visit a drive-in theater Make a fun food - zombie brain sushi and Cheshire cat tails are both fun! Have a star-gazing night or watch a space event Build a sandcastle or fairy house Complete a challenge - reading challenge, 365 photo challenge, running challenge Go fruit picking - berries, apples, peaches, find a local farm and plan a trip Make a vision board - this is good for those bigger goals Have a fondue night - cheese, chocolate, or gravy Sing karaoke Conquer a fear - did we mention singing karaoke? Eat at a food truck - tacos, ice cream, Japanese sandwiches, there are so many fun ones! Create a blind taste test - bottled water, salsa, whiskey, whatever you want! Create a gift for someone - Book bouquet or Boo Basket Visit a neighbor - I like to take ours cookies, older neighbors always have the best stories or if you have kids, see if any neighbors have kids your age and plan a playdate Host a trivia/ game night Start a book club (or join one) Go to a local festival - food, book, music, flower, craft, see what your city has! Be more present - put your phone down more, engage in conversations, find the glimmers Have breakfast in bed Plan one way you can budget weekly/monthly- limit movie outings, cancel one subscription service, limit lunch out - make it achievable and try to stick to it See how many dogs you can pet - keep track on your phone, always ask first Make a birdfeeder - I would love to befriend a crow! Take a sunset picture every time you see one - share your year in sunsets at the end of the year, the 1 second a day app would be fun for this Learn to solve a Rubix cube Discover a new author Forgive someone - this one could be hard but do it for yourself Open the window every morning - get some sunlight and fresh air to start your day off Curate a playlist - even better, share it with a friend think mixed tape vibes! Create a secret handshake!

Y'all it's almost Christmas! Time to wrap up our last minute shopping. The last thing I usually buy for is stocking stuffers. I love a good unique stocking stuffer. I like to challenge myself each year to get fun personal stocking gifts for my family and sometimes my friends. We are sharing stocking stuffers for everyone on your list! And for more Holiday shopping, check out our Holiday Shopping Guide page. Stocking Stuffers for Everyone : kids tweens/teens women men Skip ahead to what you want. Click on the link above to jump to the category you are shopping for!! Stocking Stuffers for Kids Sound Lollipop  - these sound lollipops might be the hottest trend thanks to tiktok this year. Using bone conduction you can hear a song while you enjoy a sucker! Pretty creative and yes we think kids and teens will enjoy these! Twistable crayons - these no peel crayons are less likely to break when coloring. The 50 count gives you a lot of colors for lots of creating! Warmies - a heatable stuffy for snuggling at night! Slightly weighted with a soft lavender scent to help promote regulation and calmness. Nee Doh - super squishy sensory cube that goes back to its original shape quickly and has a fun texture. Lego Mini Christmas Tree - we adore this mini lego tabletop tree for Christmas! Murdle puzzle book - humorous mini mystery puzzles that help you figure out who, what, when and why! Digital character watch - kids love watches and these have the cutest characters with easy to read digital windows. Pack of baseballs - sporty kids will enjoy getting a new pack of baseballs to hit in the park! Ms Rachel Herbie cuddle doll - we can't forget the littlest of kids. This soft and snuggly Ms Rachel Herbie monster makes the perfect stocking stuffer. Mini library of board books - encourage that love of reading early with their very own little board books mini library. 10 board books with watercolor pictures and everyday words to build their vocabulary. Card holders - it's hard to learn to hold playing cards for little hands. These card holders make it easy so they can start joining in the family game nights . Slingshot mini kites - let's play outdoors and have some fun flying these mini slingshot kites! Easy to launch with fun designs these kites come in a pack of 6 or 8. Road tape - for the kids that like cars these road tape can turn any floor or surface into a road for driving. 30 feet of no residue road to drive their little cars on. Wikki Stix - these mess free stix make the perfect no-screen activity for on the go. Parents can throw them in their bag for easy and creative play. Santa bubble wand - two of kids favorite things, Santa and bubbles. This bubble wand fills the air with bubbles and holiday music! Kidnoculars - this first binoculars are perfect to encourage those little scientist to explore the world around them. Extra large eye pieces and set focus. Pizza party game - roll the dice and complete a slice. A fun dice game for a two player game. Slinky - take it back to old school toys with this classic slinky. Kids will love learning to walk it down the stairs. Pop it fidget toy - fidget spinner with pop its for sensory fun. Comes in set of three different spinners. Glow stars - these cosmic stars will light up their room at night. With over 100 stars that are easy to stick on and glow at night! Stocking Stuffers for Tweens and Teens Rose Stanley straw covers  - these cute roses keep your drink from spilling and germs out. They fit most size Stanley cups. Photo string lights - add some ambiance to their room with these string lights that you can clip pictures too. Comes with 16 or 33 feet of lights. Lego flowers  - Lego for the tween or teen. These roses are a fun stocking stuffer. There are other flowers to choose from as well. The sunflower is also cute! Cloud heating pad  - this cuddly cloud makes a great heating pad gift for teens to relax at the end of the night. car air freshener  - these cute daisy flowers are a fun stocking stuffer for teens that are driving. Small Jellycat - a small Jellycat like this croissant make a cute stocking stuffer to cuddle and collect! Capybara iWatch Charging Dock  - how cute is this capybara watch charger. Compatible with most apple watches. Metallic Markers  - got a creative teen or tween, these metallic markers are great for a variety of surfaces. Sound Lollipop  - these sound lollipops might be the hottest trend thanks to tiktok this year. Using bone conduction you can hear a song while you enjoy a sucker! Pretty creative. Positive Potato  - these positive potatoes come with 60 inspirational or motivation quotes to help your tween/teen get through their day. Monopoly Deal Game  - a cute travel game that can be played in 15 minutes. Collect three property sets to win and do fun actions like "it's your birthday" to rent or steal properties from other players. Light up Chopsticks  - These light saber chopsticks would be a fun way to elevate those ramen meals! This pack comes with 2 pairs both red and blue. Memory Game  - this handheld electronic game will be a great brain teaser puzzle. Teens will have to track colors and patterns to move up levels. Sun art kit  - create different patterns and designs with this sun art kit. You can use it with an indoor light source as well. Light up Stanley handle  - this led light up handle can be customized to your color choice and even dances to beats of music. Six Seven book - little activity full of 6/7 puzzles, games, and brain-rot brilliance. Animal Face masks - This 6 pack of cute animal face masks can be separated to cover multiple kids or friends. Made with soft cotton and lavender and protein extract that soothe those teen/tween breakouts. Stranger Things Book  - Choose your own adventure in this Stranger Thing book with over 25 different endings for the beloved characters. Thumbs up phone stand  - these flexible thumbs can rotate 360 to hold your phone in vertical or horizonal positions. Boxing reflex ball  - This ball headband is great for gaining hand/eye coordination. You can even track your progress in the app! Stocking Stuffers for Him sneaker eraser  - Keep your kicks looking fresh with these little sneaker cleaner erasers. Just add water and keep those shoes looking top notch. Game  controller knobs  - upgrade his controller with these grippy knobs to increase accuracy and comfort while he games. Book  of unusual knowledge  - this book is quirky and fun for the guy who likes knowing random facts. Magical flame color packets   - These color packs make your fire pit magical with colors that burn for 1 hour. keyboard brush  - one side has a soft brush to keep dust and debris off your keyboard and the other has a microfiber pad to remove fingerprints and smudges from screens. mini wordle book  - remember when wordle was all the rage? You can bring that back with this 500 wordle puzzle book he can do anytime. multipurpose snowflake tool  - this 18 in 1 tool is perfect for his keys. Made of stainless steel and a large variety of different tools in a clever snowflake design. team license plate cover  - let him show of his favorite team with a custom team license plate cover. These fit perfectly in most stockings too! Foot massage roller  - help him ease those aching feet at the end of a long day with this foot massager roller. Visor holder for glasses  - this sunglasses clip will help keep his sunglasses where he always can find them. Whiskey stones  - keep his whiskey from being watered down with this whiskey stones that are a great addition to his bar. Multitool Pliers  - these pliers are a great tool for the guy who has everything. They make a great camping or backpacking item. Ultrathin wallet  - slim and modern, these wallets are the perfect size for pockets and stockings. Car  cleaning gel  - this gel gets in all the nitty gritty places that you can't get when you're cleaning your car. Toilet timer - functional or gag gift? This funny timer seen on Shark Tank gets the message across in 5 minutes. Touch screen gloves  - keep his hands warm when he's out and about, but the fingertips still allow for texting. Perfect for winter. Sauce holders  - these sauce holders will keep his sauce from spilling. Easy to clip into air vents for easy access while driving. Portable bluetooth speaker  - on the go, high quality audio for music lovers. With dynamic bass and a charge that lasts up to 30 hours. Shaving patch  - transparent and easy to use these stickers cover those pesky little nicks he gets from shaving. Mike's hot honey  - does he like a little spice in his food? Get this hot honey for your hot honey! Stocking Stuffers for Her silk pillowcase  - silk pillowcases reduce friction on hair and delicate face skin. Also helps keep your pillow cool. towel wristbands  - a pet peeve when washing your face is when the water runs down your arms. These towel wristbands are easy to use and keeps the water from going everywhere. Shower Steamers  - Add some extra relaxation to the shower experience by turning into a spa like break with these aromatic shower steamers. Portable Label Maker  - If she likes to stay organized you can't go wrong with this portable label maker. Hand Cream  - keep this little hand cream in your purse, on your desk, or by your bed for hydration any time you want. Ink Tracing Coloring Book  - a unique take on a coloring book. Tracing lines to create intricate ink pictures. Lymphatic Face Brush  - this soft brush is great for lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness, helps improve blood circulation and reduces double chins. Collagen face masks  - a deep mask with concentrated serums for pore minimization, plumping, and giving the user glowing and luminous skin. Plant support hooks  - help stabilize those drooping leaves or baby shoots with this cute little plant support hook gadget. Silver cleaner for jewelry  - help keep those silver pieces looking their best with this silver jewelry cleaner. Especially nice if you pair it with some silver jewelry under the tree! Pearl bow clip  - this cute dainty pearl clip will look great to pin her hair out of her face. Perfect for work or a date night out. Rechargeable hand warmers  - keep her hands warm with these rechargeable hand warmers. Slim but stylish with 14 hours of heating that provides all day warmth. Espresso martini instant cocktails  - cute little sachets for mocktails or cocktails in under 1 minute! Low calorie, low sugar, and women owned! Nail polish holder  - the perfect addition to her at home nail salon that keeps polish from tipping or spilling. Affirmations for a badass  - 100 daily motivation cards for women. With self care, inspirational, funny, or empowering words on them to uplift the badass who might need a reminder here or there. Glass mug with lid  - this pretty little glass mug with be great for her morning coffee or tea and comes with this adorable spoon too. Purse cleaning bal l  - This clever ball collects the crumbs and lint that collect in the bottom of your purse keeping it clean and tidy. Honey pot lip mask  - keep your lip moisturized and soft with this cute little honey pot of lip mask Pearl flower choker  - These dainty pearl flowers would make a pretty necklace to add to her collection. Foot massager  - Help mom get the knots out of those tired feet with this massager roller for heel pain and arch massage.

This is my go-to cookie recipe for making cut out sugar cookies. We make these cut out sugar cookies every year to decorate and set out for Santa. They keep their shape when you bake them and are just the right texture. I'm also sharing my icing recipe to make pretty frosting on top that hardens! Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe Makes about 12-18 cookies depending on size. Wet ingredients: 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup) softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract Dry ingredients: 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder pinch of salt Tools - Christmas cookie cutters , stand mixer Directions: Preheat your oven to 350 F Mix together the wet ingredients in a bowl with mixer or stand mixer (butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla). Mix until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder). Slowly add in your dry ingredients into your wet ingredients bowl, mixing while adding. You can place the dough in the fridge wrapped in saran wrap for about 30 minutes to help roll it out if needed but I often don't unless the kids are taking a while and need to make it firmer. Flour your work surface and rolling pin and roll out your dough until about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out cookies. Place on non stick pan as you cut them out. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until slightly browning around the edges. Let sit on pan for 1-2 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Once cooled, decorate as desired. Cookie Icing 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 tablespoon milk vanilla if desired 1. In a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar, corn syrup, and milk. You can add a small splash of vanilla if you would like but it's not needed, it's a very sweet icing. 2. You can make two batches of this to frost these cookies. I make 1 batch like this and put in a plastic baggie and cut the tip off to outline the cookies. The second batch, I make a little bit thinner by adding a splash more milk. Once you outline your cookie you can "fill it in" with this second batch of frosting. ' This frosting is great for making a smooth hard icing for the cookies but you can still add sprinkles or other icing as desired as you are decorating. Check out what book I paired these cookies with in my December Books and Bakes post.

This idea came to me when I was looking for a last-minute white elephant gift for a coworker last year, fun cookbooks add some creativity to the kitchen! We love to get creative in the kitchen and a good cookbook can add some inspiration and fun to your cooking. Whether you are looking for a gift for a friend or coworker, we have rounded up a variety of fun themed cookbooks so there is something for everyone on your list. I'm trying to decide which one I want to bring to our office white elephant exchange. Throw in some themed tea towels or baking supplies like a whisk or cookie cutters and it makes a fun gift idea! Fun Themed Cookbooks Wednesday Cookbook - dark culinary delights from Nevermore Academy, pictures for every recipe! Vegetarian and Pescatarian options as well. Studio Ghibli Cookbook - Recipes from all the classics like Ponyo, Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro and more! Beginners and seasoned chefs alike enjoy this cookbook. Crook to Cook Snoop Dogg Cookbook - #1 NYT best seller with 50 recipes including soul food favorites. Disney Parks Cookbook - These 100 Disney recipes help you experience the magic of the parks in your kitchen. We have this one and shared the Cheshire Cat Tails recipe on the blog, check it out for a sneak peek at what the recipes are like. Friends Cookbook - From Rache's Trifle to Joey's milk you can chew, this recipe book contains over 100 recipes for Friends fans! Nightmare Before Christmas Baking Cookbook - Bake up some delicious treats inspired by Oogie Boogie, Sally and Jack Skellington with over 50 baking recipes to choose from. The Bob's Burger Burger Book - If you're a fan of the "burger of the day" from Bob's Burgers you'll love these real recipes for joke burgers. Gilmore Girls Cookbook - A variety of Gilmore inspired recipes that will make you feel like you are at the Dragonfly Inn from starters, cocktails, mains and desserts you'll find something fun to cook up! Serial Killer Cookbook - Love true crime? You'll die for these serial killer facts and last meal recipes of actual serial killers. Dungeon Meister Cookbook - Feed all the gamers at the table with these fun finger foods and easy to share plates with fun names like "healing words" and "dragon on a stick". Harry Potter Cookbook - Cook up a feast fit for Hogwarts with this cookbook. Looking for more Harry Potter Recipes - try our Butterbeer Milkshake or Butterbeer Cookies (not affiliated with the cookbook). Bluey and Bingo Fancy Restaurant Cookbook - This is a fun one for the kids who like Bluey and want to help in the kitchen. 13 recipes in a spiral bound lay flat book. Add some Bluey aprons and it's a great gift for a family! Five Nights at Freddy's Cookbook - These are some creepy good recipes that are inspired by the Five Nights at Freddy's game/movie. A good find for tweens and teens. Great British Bakeoff Favorite Flavors - If you're obsessed with the Great British Bake Off you'll be obsessed with this cookbook too. From the official chefs, lots of baking magic to create at home. Eat Like A Rockstar Cookbook -Over 100 recipes from legendary rockstars over a variety of genres. like pop, rock, and country, there is something for everyone. Perfect for the music lover in your life. Ninja Turtles Pizza Cookbook - Cowabunga! You can bring your favorite Ninja Turtle's pizza recipes to life. From old school classics to dessert pizzas, these recipes will make any turtle loving fan go crazy!

If you know me, you know I have quite a collection of Christmas mugs. I love displaying them, making the kids hot cocoa in them, and drinking my morning coffee in them. It's just something tangible and festive that I can use daily and enjoy during the Christmas season. I'm always on the lookout for new cute mugs to add to my collection. I've rounded up several Festive Christmas Mugs for the season. These also make great coworker, neighbor, and teacher gifts. Tuck inside some of your favorite hot cocoa, some candy, or something small like lip gloss or gift cards, and it makes a fun small gift to give away! Festive Christmas Mugs Santa Face Mugs Tree Mug Merry and Bright Mug Snoopy Mug Gingerbread Houses Mug Spode Christmas Tree  Mug Embossed Reindeer Mugs National Lampoon Mug Embossed Snow Mug Candy Cane Mug Nutcracker Ballet Mug Snowman Mug Plaid Mug Nativity Mug Gingerbread Mug Noel Mug Elf Mug Vintage Santa Face Mug Be a Griswold Mug Christmas Village Mug North Pole Hot Chocolate Which Christmas mug would be your favorite? I'm a sucker for the Santa face and creative-shaped ones, but I adore them all! Head over to our Christmas page to see all things Christmas related - recipes, crafts, gift guides, and more!

Christmas is literally right around the corner. I waiver between a savory breakfast casserole and a sweet breakfast casserole. If you're looking for something sweet to serve this holiday weekend or on Christmas morning this easy egg nog cinnamon roll bake is the best! Egg Nog Cinnamon Roll Bake Ingredients: 2 rolls regular size cinnamon rolls (16 rolls) 4 eggs 1 cup egg nog 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg Frosting: 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 packages of frosting that come with cinnamon rolls Directions: **Note I make this recipe and let it sit in the fridge overnight so that you can just pull it out and bake it the next morning. If you decide to do that too, just skip the oven part until ready to bake. 1. Preheat oven to 375 2. Open your cinnamon rolls and cut each roll into quarters. Place cinnamon rolls in a sprayed 9x13 glass baking dish. Set aside your frosting for later, we are going to jazz it up a bit. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together your eggs, egg nog, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 4. Pour the egg nog mixture over your cinnamon rolls, evenly coating them. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes. (or cover and store in the fridge overnight and bake the next morning. Before baking, set the casserole out for 20 minutes to bring it to room temperature before baking) **Note: While it's baking, I set out my cream cheese so it can soften. Frosting Directions: 1.In a small bowl, add your cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 2 frosting packets together and mix well. 2. Once your cinnamon rolls have cooled for a few minutes, top them with the frosting. 3. I like to add another sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg on top to make it pretty!

This DIY Gingerbread house wreath was created last year but never made it out of my camera gallery or blog drafts. So, I'm sharing it with you this year, just in time to start decorating for the holidays! I love the sweet look of the gingerbread houses tucked in the greenery and amongst the twinkly fairy lights. It's an easy but stunning Christmas craft! DIY Gingerbread House Wreath Supplies: Mini Wooden Houses Wreath Mini hot glue gun Mini twinkle lights brown paint white puffy paint paintbrushes Directions: Lay out newspaper or plastic and paint your wooden houses brown to resemble gingerbread houses. This took 2 coats for me to look the best. Once they are dry, you can use the white puffy paint to create "gingerbread" designs on them. My wreath took 8 houses but you could do more or less houses to create the look you like the best. Once your houses are fully dry (I waited overnight) you can use the hot glue gun to glue your houses on. Decide which way you want your wreath to hang, make sure to do your fluffing beforehand. I like to place my houses and rearrange them as needed before gluing them into place. That way I can make sure I like the placement. Once all the houses are how you like them and glued in place, flip your wreath over and glue the battery pack of the mini fairy lights to the back, it should be hidden. Make sure that you don't glue it in a way that you can't slide open the battery compartment. Twist your fairy lights in between the branches and houses. Viola! Enjoy your gingerbread house wreath for years to come. I keep mine inside to help it last longer but I think this could be pretty on a front door or window. You could also add some velvet ribbon to the top or bottom of your wreath. I bought some ribbon and thought about it but in the end decided I liked the more simple look of the houses and lights.

Finding cute Disney things for kids can be easy, but finding cute Disney things for adults is a little harder. No worries, we're sharing some fun gifts for the "older" Disney lovers in your life! Disney magic is for everyone! These gift ideas are sure to bring a little magic to their everyday lives, even when they aren't in the parks! Gifts for Disney Lovers Disney Ring - This simple yet elegant Disney ring is perfect for someone who likes little touches of magic in their daily life. A fun gift for a Disney friend! Disney Lego Up House - A fun gift for someone who loves creative play! This Up house has balloons, how cute is that! Disney Watch Band - This engraved watch band fits Apple watches and has such cute designs on it! Kinda feels like wearing a magic band all year long! Princess Eras Shirt - Got a Disney/Swiftie you're shopping for? Check out this perfect princess-themed shirt from MaddyGiftsShop on Etsy! Be sure to check out our Swiftie Gift Guide for more ideas! Mickey and Minnie Luggage Tags - Know someone who is Disney-bound? These would make a cute family gift or stocking stuffer for the family! Disney Trivia Game - Challenge your Disney-loving friends with this fun trivia game. Check out our other favorite family games that includes two more Disney themed games! Malificent AirPods Case - Keep their Air Pods safe with this cute villain case. They also have Grogu and Tigger if that's more of their vibe. Disney Cutting Board - This cute Mickey-shaped cutting board is great for parties. It even comes with these Mickey cheese knives that can be stored underneath it. Mouse Ring Dish - We adore this minimal Mickey-shaped dish from BrightsideDecorCo on Etsy! Fanny Pack Bag - This Freshly Picked Fanny Pack bag is so on trend! We like the Mickey Mania but there are other styles to choose from too. Welcome Sign - This magical home sign has interchangeable icons for all the seasons and holidays! Disney Parks Cookbook - We have this cookbook (and the Drink Cookbook version) and we love it! We shared the Cheshire CatTails Recipe from it. Alice in Wonderland Makeup - This metallic makeup palette by Sigma is inspired by Alice in Wonderland. It's so shimmery and pretty! Disney 100 Vinyl - In celebration of Disney's 100th anniversary this 2 LP set has lots of family favorites! Check out our other Gift Guides for more shopping ideas!

Books and Bakes Book  - The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox Bake  - Classic Cut Out Sugar Cookies About the Book Book  - The Holiday Swap  by Maggie Knox This is the type of book that throws you right into the plot and you feel like you're in a Hallmark Holiday RomCom. "All they want for Christmas is a different life" is the tagline on the book. Twin sisters Cass and Charlie swap places. One is a popular co-host on a cooking show in LA living a glam life, while the other helps run the family business in their small mountain town. Temporarily trading lives is more complicated than they thought. Unexpected new love interests complicate things for the women, but in a very PG way, no worries there! I've watched movies like Parent Trap, but I don't think I've ever read a twin swap story before. I liked the Dual POV and the fact that the characters were so different. Cass is more laid back and has chosen to stay in their small town and take over the family bakery, while her twin Charlie is more outgoing and assertive. During the swap they both start to question things from their own lives - Is she outgrowing her small town? Is fast paced reality show life in the city all it's cracked up to be? Will the twin swap be a recipe for disaster!? You'll have to read the book to find out! The Holiday Swap was a light read, one that you pretty much can guess the next move. Like I said, it gives Hallmark Holiday RomCom vibes, but in a comforting, festive way. Lots of baking and I actually enjoyed the small town vibes. An easy read for the busy holiday season. About the Bake Bake  - Classic Cut Out Sugar Cookies If you're looking for a sugar cookie recipe to use with your cookie cutters this holiday season, this is the recipe you need. It's simple and classic and always tastes amazing. These cookies are easy to roll out and hold their shape when you bake them. You can make them as simple or as a festive as you want by adding frosting and sprinkles or host your own cookie decorating contest (drawing inspiration from the reality baking show in the book of course). Our family makes these classic cut out sugar cookies every holiday season to decorate as a family. I think they pair nicely with this book recommendation. For more books, check out our Cozy Winter Books and past Books and Bakes posts.

We have quite a collection of board and card games in our playroom and we've tried them all. Here are some of our favorites and what we consider the best family board games. Check them out for your family next family game night, gifting to friends for birthdays, or for the holidays for gifts that celebrate quality time together as a family! We edited this post to include some new additions for 2024 ! Best Family Games Let's jump right in and review 10 of our favorite family game night games! Disney Villainous - Great for Disney fans who love a good villain. For me, Disney villains are my favorite characters to see while visiting the Disney Parks, so I knew I wanted this game, if not just for The Evil Queen alone. Each player gets to be a Disney villain and has their own agenda that they have to accomplish to win the game. Which villain will reign victorious? Giving this as a gift? Check out our Gifts for Disney Lovers for more fun ideas! Ages:  10+ Time:  45 mins+ Mysterium - This is a fun cooperative mystery game with a ghost! The ghost gives each person "visions" to help solve clues of who, where, and with what? This is a unique and fun mystery game for families with Clue vibes but more creative! Ages: 10+ (our 8-year-old loved it) Time: 45 mins+ Saboteur - A simple stategy card game. You are miners trying to get to the gold by digging tunnels but the saboteur is trying to thwart your efforts! You must conquer busted lanterns, cave-ins, and broken pickaxes to get the hidden gold before you are sabotaged! Ages:  8+ Time:  30 mins+ Taco vs Burrito - This is a quick-to-learn wacky game kids love! You build your taco or burrito with interesting ingredients that have points. Your taco might have chocolate-covered shrimp or ice cream. But, beware, people can steal your ingredients or you might get a tummyache! Bonus, this game was created by a kid named Alex! We love supporting creative kids! Ages:  6+ Time:  15 mins+ What do you Meme Family Edition - Who can come up with the silliest caption?! One person picks a meme and then other players have to pick from their hand of cards what caption they feel like goes best with the meme. This game causes a lot of giggles! Ages: 8+ Time: 30 mins+ Disney Codenames - Our favorite codenames game is the Disney edition! It's fun for both kids and adults alike. Give one-word clues to group together Disney characters, locations, and/or items. We love playing a few quick rounds of this during dinner with our kids. Cheshire Cat Tails are fun to munch on while playing this game! Ages:  8+ (I think 5 year olds could play this too!) Time:  15 mins+ Sabobatage - Create your own boba shop and make 5 drinks before your opponents. Build drinks by layering tea, flavors, and toppings. But beware of the food inspector! This is a quick and fun game for families that love boba! Ages:  7+ Time:  20 mins+ Hogwarts Battle - A cooperative deck-building card game. You get to play as a popular Hogwarts character to defend the wizarding world for the dark arts. There are different levels you can play so the game gets more challenging. Learn spells, gain allies, and unlock magical items to prepare to battle different villans. Make our butterbeer milkshake to enjoy during this game! Ages:  11+ Time:  75 mins + Catan Junior - a pirate-themed game of adventure. It's a kid version of the Catan board game, where you collect resources from each island (wood, goats, swords) to build ships and expand your pirate lair territory! Ages: 5+ Time: 30 mins+ Mantis - There are only two rules to this card game, steal or score. Collect matching sets of rainbow-colored mantis cards to win. Easy enough for kids to play and fun enough that the adults have a good time too! Ages: 6+ Time: 15 mins+ New additions for 2024 Wednesday  - You're allergic to color in this fun Wednesday-inspired game. The goal is to collect as many black and white cards as possible while eliminating your colorful cards. Ages:  8+ Time:  15 mins+ Abduction - Little ducks in a UFO, we knew we needed it. This was a hit gift last Christmas. With this game, you try to create patterns to earn points, but watch out your ducks might get abducted! Ages:  10+ Time:  20 mins+ Mysterium Park - Like the Mysterium game, this game as a ghostly twist to it. Race against time to use your psychic abilities to help the ghost solve the mystery. Ages:  10+ Time:  30 mins+ Doomlings - Can your doomlings survive the end of the world? Full of mischief and chaos as you try to collect doomlings before the great catastrophe ends it all. Ages:  8+ Time:  20 mins+ The Real Truth - Move around the board, completing missions and capturing creatures, all while you gather a following of conspiracy theorists like yourself. Ages:  13+ Time:  60 mins+ Gnomes at Night - Work together to move your gnomes to collect treasure. This game takes a lot of communication and cooperation. Great for teaching littles. Ages:  6+ Time:  15 mins+

It's The Tortured Poet's Department release week and we're anxiously awaiting Taylor's newest album over here. We've curated this TTPD-inspired gift guide for the Swifites in your life! From typewriters and books to poetry-inspired gifts that your inner tortured poet will enjoy. TTPD Inspired Gift Guide Vintage Style Typewriter - Let's bring back typed, purposeful, letters. This vintage typewriter would make a great gift and I honestly love the mint green color but they have it in other colors as well. Edgar Allen Poet Magnetic Poetry Kit - This is so playful and fun! Feather Quill and Ink Set - I'm getting this to write all my birthday/holiday cards with from now on. Custom Library Stamp Embosser - This is stunning! I want a custom one for my home library. TTPD Sweatshirt - Stay cozy while you rep your TTPD sweatshirt Emily Dickinson Poetry Book - This is a beautiful book of poems by Emily. Candlestick Holders - These "mismatched" candlestick holders make a stunning centerpiece. Journal - for pouring out your heart and soul The Lines Puzzle - Just like the one Taylor displayed at the Spotify library installation. Ceramic Face Flower Vase - It just feels like TTPD Poet Sign - Show everyone a poet lives here with this cute sign. Typewriter Vase - This would make a cute piece on a bookshelf or side table TTPD shirt - We love the style of this tee, black and white feels fitting Writing Dice - These dice are great for writer's block or a fun writing exercise to get the creative juices flowing. Peace Hand - Taylor signified "two" a few times, throwing up this hand symbol at the Grammy's when she announced her new album. This would look cute on a bookshelf or to hold rings and jewlery. Typewriter Prop - The prop is the exact one that Taylor uses to promote her new lyrics Fountain Pen - Write with "pitch black ink" with this fountain pen.