I love small and simple things; getting mail, high fives, making the yellow light and of course surprises. Ever since I ran into these surprise balls I've been hooked. I love that its packed with small meaningless items that mean everything in the world to you when you unravel them. The best part is how inexpensive they are to make! This particular bundle came out to $3 & all from party sections. Ah but the best best part is watching the reactions as they are being unravelled, its the sweetest thing.

supplies

#1. One streamer roll

#2. Eight or so simple/small goodies

#3. One sweeet sticker

Step one: Unravel your streamer and start with your first goodie!

Step two: Once you've wrapped up the first idem nice and tight, then

you move on to your second, then third, and so on.

Step three: Once all your items are wrapped into a ball, its time to 

add your special sticker to hold it all in place. There you have it, a small treat to give to a special someone. Its even perfect as a small stocking stuffer. 

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I've always loved the idea of making my own christmas tree. The process just looks like it would be a blast. But my family loves having a real tree for christmas, & who wouldn't? There's nothing like the smell of pine in your house. However, last year it didn't get done & christmas was a week away. I saw the offer and I immediately jumped on it. They ended up loving the way the tree came out, so this year the green tree came back! We all know this is an obvious way to save money. But just for kicks lets compare prices. Real tree about $80 Green tree about $3! Free is always better, or as close to it as possible.

Supplies for your very own green tree

#1. Two green streamers

#2. Painters tape

#3. Scotch tape

#4. Tinsel

#5. Three hours of your time

Step one: Find the very best corner in your house. Then working from top to bottom tape the width and height you'd like your tree to be! This is merely just to guide you.

Step two: Tape each layer of streamer onto the guided tape from left to right. Make sure that each layer is rather tight, so that your tree doesn't look all soggy and sad.

Step three: After taping the streamer you will fringe it from left to right. Lots of scissor work!!

Keep going! Till you each the tippy top!

Step four: Now its time to add the tinsel! For this part you simply need to tape it down with scotch tape and move along in a zig zag pattern. The really convenient part of this is that you don't have to cut it, making it really reusable when your cut down the tree!

Supplies for your golden star

#1. Gold glitter

#2. scissors

#3. Card stock (You can either hand draw your star or print it out)

#4. Spray adhesive 

Step one: Cut your star out.

Step two: Spray the adhesive 

Step three: Toss glitter all over star, make sure it is completely covered.

Step four: Let it sit to dry, then shake it out lightly outside so that your floors aren't covered in glitter.

Step five: Carefully add your star by taping the corners to the wall.

Step six: The absolute best part. Adding a trunk to your tree!

What I love the most about this tree is that its such an easy clean up & obviously super easy to maintain. I wanted to add christmas lights to it but... I kind of didn't want to be responsible for the house burning down. Maybe next year. Now all thats missing are the presents!

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One of my favorite things about the holidays are all the lovely ideas there are floating around on the inter-web. I love that everybody gets so crafty! Some even start ions before I realize its december & I salute you. Here are a few (more than usual) lovely links that im crushing on.

p.s. links are down below

#1. Brilliantly simple way to show off your holiday cards.

#2. Quick & easy printable advent calendar.

#3. Super lovely printable gift tags.

#4. Space saving, Advent in a jar!

#5. This totally economical advent calendar is the shit.

#6. Keep track with a December desktop calendar.

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Now a days its hard to find the time to put christmas lights on the house. At least for my family, if my dad doesn't do it no one will & poor papa is always tired. So, a couple of years ago I decided to take christmas around with me. I must say ever since I started this tradition its made my holidays all the more cheerful, even without the lights on our house. I feel that a car driving around with lights is much more special and silly. I love seeing the expressions of little faces looking up at my car, adults cracking a smile, and cars honking and waving. It makes everyone so much friendlier.

Here what you'll need:

#1. A car with a rack

#2. One or two 100 count color lights. 

I purchased mine at Rit-Aid.

#3. A car power adaptor 

Once you plug in your adaptor connect your lights and test them out. Then look for an opening or window where you can pass the lights through. My car has a hinged window, seriously the only time I actually appreciate them.

Once your all done, you can either zip tie them so they are nice and secure. Or simply just tie the end together with the rest of the lights. Now its just time to wait for the sun to go away & light up!

Did I mention that it makes following your car so much easier? 

Your friends can spot ya a mile away. Not sure if thats a good thing though.

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I've always been mesmerized by marbles, oh the mixture of the twirls and swirls inside of them are just perfect. Each one is different and unique, just like these nails. So get yourself to the kitchen because im sure all of you have the supplies needed! Also I'd like to apologize for my funky nails. I chipped a couple while rock climbing. I must say, ever since I started its been hard to keep a steady relationship with my nails. Sometimes it just seems pointless, but atlas I find myself doing it either way. Anyways here is three quick and easy steps to get your nails looking "marbleous".

Materials

#1. Dark nail polish (I used a dark purple)

#2. A grayish polish

#3. Top coat

#4. Plastic wrap

Step one: Paint your nails with your dark polish. This will be your base coat.

Step two: Once your nails are 100% dry, it is time to coat your nails with the gray polish (literally paint over the base coat). You will need to work fast while doing this, and one nail at a time. The second you paint your nail grab your plastic wrap, crumple it up, and dab your nail until you get the desired pattern.

Step three: Top coat it up & done!

Cheers

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About a couple of days ago, I ran into these rad sphere ice cubes. I immediately fell hard. But the idea of waiting for the mail man didn't settle well with me. So instead I thought id make my own. Theres just something about these that put a huge smile on my face. My mind just cant stop thinking of all the possibilities. I mean how amazing would a huge metal beverage tin filled with these be?? So much funner than regular ol ice cubes. Or even a glass of whiskey on the "rock"I would drink that all up. This was my first batch, but most certainly not my last. Im pretty sure Im going to have these in my freezer on a daily basis. Such a simple way to put a smile on your face, at least for me that is.

Step one: Get yourself some regular sized balloons. If you use water balloons 

they're more likely to pop in the freezer because they're thinner.

Step two: Fill up the balloons! I used my filtered water 

faucet since the spout is thin and well... filtered.

Step three: Place your tied up water balloons into the freezer. Give them 6 hours

 or so to completely freeze. Don't make the mistake of checking and

 poking them every hour. I couldn't wait & ended up popping one of them.

Step four: Cut the plastic off your ice cubes, pour into a glass or pitcher and serve!

Next time I will be sure to add some mint or slices of citrus!

As for now delicious cucumber water will do.

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