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How to Create a Christmas Village Display

How to Create a Christmas Village Display

By Marty Walden · 56 Comments

Step by step instructions on how to create a Christmas village display as a family tradition. Included are money saving tips and a step by step video! One year as a young bride I discovered the beauty of collecting miniature houses for Christmas. I had my family buy several of the Dickensville ones at half price at the end of… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, family, family traditions, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: Christmas, crafts, holidays, village, winter

Inexpensive 4th of July Table Decorations

Inexpensive 4th of July Table Decorations

By Marty Walden · 1 Comment

Inexpensive 4th of July table decorations from yard sales, thrift stores and around the home with seasonal flowers create a perfect rustic, outdoor setting. Happy 4th of July everyone! Although no one in my immediate family served in the armed forces of our country, I have a deep appreciation for those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom. Thank you… Read More

Filed Under: Entertaining, Patriotic, Seasonal Projects, tablescapes Tagged With: 4th of July, Fourth of July, holidays, Patriotic, seasonal, table setting, tablescape

DIY Centerpiece for 4th of July

DIY Centerpiece for 4th of July

By Marty Walden · 19 Comments

With only a bit of wood and paint this rustic shabby chic DIY centerpiece for 4th of July or other patriotic occasions adds to a beautiful holiday table. As a homeschooling family of 22 years, we are only one year away from completing our journey educating our children at home. Hooray, yippee, and let’s throw a party! The finish line… Read More

Filed Under: Entertaining, holidays, Home Projects, Patriotic, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, tablescapes Tagged With: 4th of July, crafts, DIY, Fourth of July, holidays, homeschooling, NOADS, Patriotic, seasonal, Sponsored Post

Fence Board O Holy Night Sign

Fence Board O Holy Night Sign

By Marty Walden · 19 Comments

Disclosure: I was provided compensation by BEHR to write this post but the thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. (Stay tuned for a giveaway at the end of this post!) It’s time to jump full steam ahead into the holiday season! Yesterday I shared a precious memory of my sister and her favorite Mexican Wedding Cookie recipe. Today I’m joining… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post Tagged With: Behr Paint, Christmas, holidays

Make Ahead Cookie Mix and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Cookies

Make Ahead Cookie Mix and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Cookies

By Marty Walden · 9 Comments

I love a good bargain and when I received a coupon recently in the mail for $10 free Kohl’s cash plus 30% off I was ready to go shopping! Not really, because anyone who knows me well knows I don’t really do too much shopping in “real” stores. Thrift stores and yard sales are my favorite loves but when Kohl’s enticed me… Read More

Filed Under: desserts Tagged With: Chocolate, Christmas, cookies, holidays, Reese's peanut butter cups

Easiest Valentine Gift Ever!

Easiest Valentine Gift Ever!

By Marty Walden · 3 Comments

These past few weeks I’ve felt like I was standing on the dock waving while everyone else pulled away from the harbor. I pride myself on being organized and put together. (Yes, God has been working on that little stronghold for a while now!) I love my job blogging and am so grateful for the direction I’m moving in, but… Read More

Filed Under: desserts, Easy Recipes, holidays, recipes, Seasonal Projects, Valentine's Anniversary, Valentine's Day Tagged With: food, gifts, holidays, Valentine's Day

2014 Christmas Home Tour

2014 Christmas Home Tour

By Marty Walden · 12 Comments

A beautiful home doesn’t have to be large or expensive to be charming.  This Christmas home tour is filled with thrifty home decor and easy DIY crafts and projects!   Why yes, I am a little bit late sharing my Christmas home tour this year.  What? You haven’t heard the news? My DIY hubby had rotator cuff surgery and my first… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: Christmas, crafts, DIY, holidays, Home Decor, seasonal

5 Minute Simple Christmas Craft

5 Minute Simple Christmas Craft

By Marty Walden · 5 Comments

Dress up an old candle with a 5 minute simple Christmas craft using scrapbook paper easily found for pennies at a craft store. Go from ordinary to elegant! Sometimes the best projects are the easiest, but I’m afraid I often make things more difficult than they should be. Can you relate? This year my husband having two surgeries this month… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: Christmas, crafts, DIY, holidays, scrapbooking

5 Practical Tips to Reduce Stress at Christmas

5 Practical Tips to Reduce Stress at Christmas

By Marty Walden · 13 Comments

These 5 practical tips to reduce stress at Christmas will help you let go of unnecessary burdens and embrace the joy and meaning of the season. It’s been an interesting week here at the Walden home. My DIY hubby had surgery on Wednesday with an overnight stay in the hospital. He’s doing well but we’re definitely out of our routine. Tim… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, faith, family, holidays Tagged With: Christmas, holidays, inspirational

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