Holidays – A Southern Mother

How to Make Your Home More Inviting During the Holidays

Jess

December 8, 2017

How to Make Your Home More Inviting During the Holidays

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Are you expecting company during the holiday season? It’s fun to spend time with friends and family, and we enjoy regularly hosting my family from out of town. Today I’m sharing a few easy ways that you can quickly get your home ready for guests and how to make your home more inviting during the holidays. Sometimes, these ways to make your home more inviting are bigger than expected. One year, our roof was actually in need of a repair and I knew it needed fixing before any visitors came to stay, especially during the colder and slightly damper months. After looking for recommendations, some that suggested I head to Florida Southern Roofing, some that suggested using the most local company to me… the list was endless. But once we had it sorted, I felt much more comfortable about having guests to stay in a house that wasn’t under a damaged roof.

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STEM Toys For Young Children: Friday Fresh Picks

asouthernmother

November 18, 2016

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My son’s birthday is a month after Christmas. I struggle with gift suggestions for him, I hate having a house filled with toys that he will play with one or video games. Big items on the list he created included anything Pokemon and Skylanders. He’s also in Cub Scouts so his first BB gun and archery set is on his list. I’ve encouraged our family to purchase STEM toys for Gabe because he really enjoys math and science projects. Here are a few of great STEM Toys for Young Children that I’ve discovered during my quest to find gifts or gift suggestions for Gabe.

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Finding Farmhouse Christmas Decor & Styling Tips

asouthernmother

November 16, 2016

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I love decorating for Christmas. Some people have an aversion to Christmas decorations going up before Halloween, but if I’m going to spend hours decorating, I want to have time to enjoy them. We made a few significant improvements to our downstairs living area since last Christmas, one of which is our lovely double barn doors. I didn’t want to take away from my large and beautiful Christmas tree, but I really wanted to highlight the doors. I needed to pick up a few more Farmhouse Christmas Decor pieces but since I really want to install the shiplap around the fireplace before Christmas, I was on a tight budget. I have one big suggestion on where to find Farmhouse Christmas Decor for Less; have you been to Big Lots recently? They have a large selection of farmhouse style Christmas decor in a variety of color palettes. Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite Farmhouse Christmas Decor pieces and tips for styling your farmhouse for the holidays.

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DIY Winter Woodland Scene

asouthernmother

December 22, 2015

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Are you hosting a holiday party and want to wow your guests? Maybe your dining room, holiday decor, or home has a woodland theme? A few inexpensive supplies paired with things you might already have around your home can create a beautiful and memorable tablescape. This DIY Winter Woodland Scene makes a statement on your dining table, and they only take minutes to set up. You could also use small chalkboards or individual place cards to establish a seating chart, or scatter them throughout your dining table for added interest.

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Easter Pudding Cups With Super Snack Pack

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March 23, 2015

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I can’t believe Easter is just a few weeks away. The farm is filling up with new baby animals including baby chicks. We’ll be coloring Easter Eggs soon enough, and I’m planning our family Easter celebration. I created these Easter Bunny and Sheep Pudding Cups for dinner with the help of Super Snack Pack Pudding Cups. I wanted a fun easy-to-make dessert. These are super simple to make and the kids (and adults too) won’t want to share.

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