Why it's so important to slow down and enjoy the holiday season at home! Plus- peek at our Christmas decor and get details on a photoshoot giveaway! Outside of 'Merry Christmas' and 'Happy Holidays,' I think the phrase we hear most in December is ' I'm SO busy right now!'. . . .
Inexpensive Christmas Tablescape
Budgets tend to get a little tight around the holidays. Here's how you can create an inexpensive Christmas tablescape using items from Dollarama! It's so easy to go overboard at Christmas. We want to make things as special and beautiful as possible! If you're anything . . .
Magical Whipped Shortbread
This magical whipped shortbread recipe is an old family favourite. We whip these up every year to give as gifts and to indulge throughout the holiday season! We call them 'magical' because they are just that. Extraordinarily pleasant! The type of cookie you can't help but . . .
Where To Buy Holiday Attire For Kids
All the places we love to buy holiday attire for kids! Lots of sales and details on an awesome kids' clothes giveaway! I'm not sure if there's anything more adorable than kiddos dressed up all fancy for the holidays! We typically buy one new elegant outfit a season for our . . .
Mom + Me Date Ideas For The Holidays
Scroll down for a list of Mom + Me Date Ideas For The Holidays, and why I believe dates with our kids are SO important. My son Wyatt and I have been on a few Mom + Me dates over the last little while and I have to say, this is my absolute favourite thing. Dates with our . . .
Our Christmas Movie Lineup
Here's our Christmas movie lineup - all the movies we love and how I aim to watch them all for FREE. Share your must-watch holiday movies in the comment section below. There's nothing quite like a holiday-movie marathon to add to the magic of the season. Most of the time . . .
Unique Advent Calendar Ideas
So many unique advent calendar ideas - the way we do ours, ideas from some friends in the blogging community, and from you on Instagram! If you've been following me long enough you know how much I love gifting around experience. Same goes for the way we roll out our advent . . .
Master Holiday Party Makeup
Awesome tips from my expert friend on how to master holiday party makeup! How to take your look from day to night, what to make sure you have on for photos, and a little trick to avoid lipstick on your teeth and glassware! I'm horrible at doing my makeup. Like...really bad. . . .
How To Keep Your Holiday Wreath Fresh!
Here are a few helpful tips on how to keep your holiday wreath fresh for the whole season! Is it just me or did the holiday prep start even earlier this year? People are on it! :) We're decorating the tree this week, the lights outside are up, and cookie-baking is . . .
A Very Kari Christmas: The Best Last-Minute Gifts
Starting your Christmas shopping now, with just days to go? Help is here! Last-minute doesn't have to mean lame when it comes to gifts. Here are some thoughtful, local gifts...available now! So, you left your Christmas shopping until the last-minute. The good news is, that . . .