Christmas

When I was young, we would spend almost every Christmas Eve at my grandparents’ house. They lived about 15 minutes from where we lived, so it wasn’t a far journey, but it was a big part of my Christmas memories. I remember being fascinated with the ornaments on my grandma’s tree. Many of them were c

So I realize recently I've been a little preoccupied with bird feeders but they are such a great natural craft for this time of year because the birds are SO hungry and what can be better than watching a brilliant Blue Jay or scarlet red Cardinal on a cold snowy day. Plus, once you start feeding the birds they become reliant on you for food and as such you need to try and keep up feeding them until the warmer weather arrives, spring flowers bloom and food is in abundance. You will be...

How to Make Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses - Artisanal Touch Kitchen

🎄recipe🎄 Dough: 1 cup warm whole milk 3 tsp active dry yeast ⅓ cup light brown sugar ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted) 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 4 cups all-purpose 1 tsp salt 1-2 tbsp green food coloring Filling: ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted) ¼ cup cookie butter ½ cup light brown sugar 1 tbsp ground cinnamon Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature) ¼ cup unsalted butter (room temperature) ¼ cup cookie butter 2 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp green food...

Our most beautiful gingerbread house ideas include everything, from simple designs to impressively detailed creations. No special skills are required, but you do need patience and plenty of holiday spirit.

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