I received products/services for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Some links may contain affiliates which will provide me a small commission if you purchase through the link. The service is completely free to you. Welcome to Making of a Mom's holiday gift guide! While I have been gifted many of these items to share with you, my opinions are real. Please browse the guide. Each item has been linked for your shopping convenience. I hope you find some cool items to help make … [Read more...]
7 Last Minute Frugal Christmas Gifts
Every year we plan and plan and believe we have every possible gift handled for the holiday season. We plan, and shop and prepare, but sometimes there will be someone show up at the last-minute that you need to have a gift for. While it’s easy to go online and send inexpensive last minute Merry Christmas ecards to someone you may have forgotten, these 7 Last Minute Frugal Christmas Gifts are perfect to have on hand for that unexpected someone who may stop by, while also fitting that small … [Read more...]
Free Printable Christmas Games
This year has flown by! But to be prepared for the holiday season, I'm already stocking up on fun and games to be done over the Winter break. Free printables are some of my favorite things, so I'm really excited to be offering a couple free Christmas game printables today! These are really fun games. You can print them out and let your kids enjoy them now or over winter break! I can't believe it's almost time for Winter break! Free Printable Christmas Games Here is how it works, in case this … [Read more...]
Rich Homemade Hot Chocolate
Thanks to DairyPure Milk for sponsoring this post. The recipe and opinions are my own.Having hot chocolate is my favorite kind of breakfast. During the Winter months my kids also ask for hot chocolate quite frequently. I'm sure during Winter break drinking hot chocolate together will be a daily occurrence. While the store bought packets are easy and convenient, sometimes it's fun to make some rich and creamy hot chocolate from scratch.Growing up my family would take yearly trips to … [Read more...]
DIY Glitter Bulb Ornaments
This post contains affiliate links. Should you purchase through the link (at no extra cost) I will receive a small commission. 'Tis the season for some fun ornament crafting. Once you finish the Santa Belly Ornament, you can start on this darling Glitter Blub Ornament. This one is very easy so perfect for kids to make their own. Just beware of glitter getting everywhere!To get started, here are the supplies you need.Supplies-Empty plastic light bulb ornaments Extra fine … [Read more...]
DIY Poke Ball Christmas Ornament
With the craze of the new Pokemon Go app still abounding, I thought it might be fun to make a Poke Ball ornament to decorate your tree or give as a gift to the Pokemon lover in your life. This project is really easy and can make a lot all at once.Supplies:White solid Christmas Ornaments Red paint Cardboard or newspaper for drying Black Vinyl (or paint if you have a steady hand) White sticker paper (or paint) ScissorsDirections:Remove top of ornament … [Read more...]
DIY Santa Belly Christmas Tree Ornament
As I previously shared, our Christmas ornaments come from our travels around the world. We don't have any ornaments on the tree that don't have any meaning. So what happens if I want to make ornaments? Or do an ornament craft with my kids? Well these things also hold special meaning, or they can become gifts. Also, maybe you are invited to an ornament exchange party, here is a fun and easy ornament to make to exchange. Materials- Clear glass or plastic round ornament Red glittery Pom-Pom … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Enjoy a Happier, Healthier Christmas
Christmas is often regarded as a time to eat, drink and be merry. But if you want to make it to January without feeling bloated, lethargic and overweight, there are six ways to enjoy the festive season without going overboard when temptation rears its ugly head.Don’t drink to get drunkThe worst thing you can do to your body is to drink to excess throughout the Christmas period. By all means, have a few sociable drinks with friends and family, but try to avoid making abject intoxication … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2021
This holiday gift guide is sponsored by the below products and includes Amazon Affiliate links. If you purchase through those links I will receive a small compensation with no charge to you. All opinions are my own. Stocking StuffersThe perfect stocking stuffer for a foodie, or fun snack in general is Funny Nuts, the cashew collection. With the far our flavors, they would also make a great hostess gift for a Christmas party. These flavored cashews will bring your snack game up, big time! … [Read more...]
Toy Review Round up
I received these toys for review purposes. All opinions are my own, yours may differ.Since we are in the thick of toy buying for all the holidays coming up, I thought I'd share my thoughts on a couple toys I received for review purposes. These are toys that I have never tried before now and it's been a lot of fun for me and my kids to play with them and learn about them. Super Wubble Bubble BallThe Wubble Bubble Ball is something my kids have seen before and were interested in getting … [Read more...]
5 Unique Uses for Christmas Lights
I have a hard time being creative so I search for creative things on Pinterest, or I ask my blogger friends for their unique ideas they have blogged about. I was recently thinking it would be fun to find unique ways to use Christmas lights. I am feeling crafty so I went searching for ideas. First you'll need a supply of Christmas lights to use, or take apart and create with.I've teamed up with Christmas Lights, Etc and they are having a spring sale where they are up to 40% off right now, so that … [Read more...]
Free Christmas Printables!!
Hello again! I have probably mentioned this before but I love creating digital designs. Whether it be worksheets for my kids, artwork for our home or handouts for a class I am teaching- I LOVE IT! So I thought we could share two fun christmas printables here on making of a mom!The first is a fun fill in letter to santa. My little guy is still learning to write but refuses to sit on Santas lap to tell him what he wants so I thought a fill in would be perfect. I added a few little things … [Read more...]
Nick Jr. The Night Before Christmas DVD Giveaway
Nick Jr shows are really cute shows and fun for little kids. We are a fan of these shows and own several of the Nick Jr combined show movies. My kids love them. This is really fun that there is a Christmas version coming out this year.What's it about? Ho, Ho, Ho, it’s the night before Christmas for the PAW Patrol, Blue, The Bubble Guppies and more! The PAW Patrol work together to stop Mayor Humdinger and help Santa save Christmas. Molly, Gil, and Bubble Puppy discover Santa’s list is lost … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2020
This post contains affiliate links and products I received complimentary for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ. It's time to holiday shop! In fact, I just got an email from one business that I frequent that said USPS expects record amounts of packages being shipped and so to order early in order to get your items in time for the holidays. Because I know there are increased shipping times out there I have been buying Christmas presents like a mad woman to be completely … [Read more...]
Photo Holiday Cards, Christmas Photo Cards, and Dinner Party Invitations from Basic Invite
This post has been sponsored by Basic Invite. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ. 'Tis the season for cards galore! Christmas is the largest card sending holiday with over 1.3 billion (with a B) cards going out annually. Join the card jubilation by sending your own custom photo holiday cards or christmas photo cards with Basic Invite. Your card with Basic Invite will not take you hours to design, let me show you how easy this is and share a discount with you!Basic Invite is one of … [Read more...]
