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Break and Bake Christmas Cookie Dough

Jaclyn Shimmel — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 03:32:44 +0000

Some of my favorite holiday gifts are the ones you can eat. If you’re looking for something thoughtful and homemade, but also easy and practical, this break and bake Christmas cookie dough gift idea is perfect. You’ll press the dough into a pan, score it into cubes, and wrap up ready-to-bake portions that are perfect...

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Free Valentine’s Day Printables

Jaclyn Shimmel — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 18:00:46 +0000

Over 35 of the best free Valentine’s Day printables including printable valentines, worksheets and games, gift ideas, party supplies, and more! Whether you are looking for free printable Valentines for your kids, your spouse, your boyfriend/girlfriend, your home, your Valentine’s day party, or your classroom, you have come to the right place. I have found...

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Twisted Paper Ornaments

Jaclyn Shimmel — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 14:34:05 +0000

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx on behalf of JOANN. Inside: How to Make twisted paper ornaments using clear plastic ornaments and scrapbook paper. Tis’ the season for crafting! My favorite holiday project is making DIY ornaments for our Christmas tree. It is a tradition I enjoy every year. There is just something about homemade...

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Valentine’s Day Coupons for Kids

Jaclyn Shimmel — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 22:41:46 +0000

The kids will love these fun Valentine’s Day coupons! Download the free printable Valentine coupons and give them individually or turn them into a coupon book! If you are looking for an extra special gift for your child this Valentine’s Day, these coupons will be perfect. They each feature a fun treat, special outing, or...

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25+ Fun Classroom Valentine Ideas

Jaclyn Shimmel — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:15:38 +0000

The best classroom valentine ideas for kids or teachers to make and give out to their classmates at school. Over 25 Valentine’s Day ideas including both candy and non-candy treats and toys! While you could purchase a set of pre-made Valentine’s Day cards for your child’s class, DIY valentines like the ones below are so...

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You Rule Valentine

Jaclyn Shimmel — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 23:48:18 +0000

You Rule Valentines — a creative non-candy Valentine’s Day Gift idea perfect for the classroom, made with rulers and the free printable gift tags available below! You Rule Valentines These DIY ruler valentines are perfect for teachers looking for a fun and inexpensive Valentine’s Day gift idea for the kids in their classroom. They are...

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Love Coupons for Valentine’s Day

Jaclyn Shimmel — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:50:24 +0000

Love coupons are a perfect gift for him or her. Download these free printable love coupons to make your own Valentine’s Day coupon book for your loved one this Valentine’s Day! If you are having trouble thinking of what to get your husband, wife, boyfriend, or girlfriend for Valentine’s Day, consider this DIY coupon book....

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DIY Upcycled Sweater Wreath

Jaclyn Shimmel — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 23:26:37 +0000

I love hanging up wreaths during the Winter and Christmastime. They’re so festive and fun to make — plus they look beautiful hanging on your door. This year we made a beautiful DIY upcycled sweater wreath using an old sweater and some supplies from the Dollar Tree that I just can’t wait to share with...

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Buffalo Check DIY Tile Coasters

Jaclyn Shimmel — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:36:03 +0000

If you’re looking for a fun DIY project that doubles as a handmade gift, you will love these DIY buffalo check tile coasters. They make great gifts and are fun and easy to make. While we made our tile coasters with a buffalo check pattern for a farmhouse style, you can use a different color...

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Scratch Off Ticket Wreath with New Jersey Lottery Holiday Games

Jaclyn Shimmel — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:36:56 +0000

Thank you to NJ Lottery for sponsoring this scratch-off lottery ticket wreath tutorial. I received the NJ Lottery Holiday Scratch-Off Tickets and compensation to facilitate this post. My husband loves receiving NJ Lottery Holiday Scratch-Offs as a Christmas gift, so each year I make it my mission to come up with a new DIY scratch-off...

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DIY Wool Dryer Balls

Jaclyn Shimmel — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:36:08 +0000

These DIY dryer balls are the perfect natural alternative to dryer sheets and fabric softener. Easy to make and so simple to use. You’ll wonder why you didn’t try these out sooner! If you’ve seen any of my other posts, you might start to think I’m obsessed with laundry. Truth is – I just really...

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Pumpkin Pom Pom Garland

Jaclyn Shimmel — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 12:43:41 +0000

An easy DIY Fall decor idea: pumpkin pom pom garland! It is easy to make and great for Fall, Thanksgiving, or Halloween. Looking for an easy and inexpensive DIY garland project for the Fall season? This cute DIY pumpkin garland is easy to make using pom poms, glue, and invisible thread. It is perfect for...

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