Musical Monday: Must Have Christmas Playlist

I'm usually not one for Christmas music, but this year I haven't been able to help myself. Of course that may be because I've discovered some of my favorite classic songs, sung with a modern twist. 

Without further ado...

• Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, She & Him
• You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, VersaEmerge
• Merry Christmas Darling, Christina Perri
• Baby It's Cold Outside, Idina Menzel & Michael Bublé 

Along with anything by Michael Bublé & Pentatonix! 

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is by far my favorite, but Mary, Did You Know? & Little Drummer Boy are both close seconds. 

What are your favorite Christmas songs to listen to?

Fun Friday: Christmas Tree Toothpick Frills

I'm a firm believer in the saying "it's the little things that count". And, it doesn't get much littler than these Christmas Tree Toothpick Frills! But you should know, that they get BIG reactions - most notably when they're topping a double chocolate & caramel filled muffin for breakfast. 

These are super simple to make & just require some toothpicks, green construction paper or cardstock & Elmer's glue. 

• Cut a strip of your paper & then cut fringes in it. 

• Starting near the bottom of your toothpick, begin wrapping the paper around a couple of times before gluing it in place & cutting away the excess strip.

• Repeat for several layers, making sure that the last layer covers the top part of the toothpick. 

• Take another toothpick to carefully curl the ends up slightly.  

*Note: If you'd like, you can also add colored dots as ornaments, & two gold star stickers at the top of the tree (one on each side).

Simple Sunday: Christmas Lists

It's that time of year again!

Merry Christmas!

 

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!