If you need ALL the inspiration for Christmas, it’s here in ONE POST! Keep scrolling to check it out!
Everything Christmas, Right Here.
When I started blogging in in 2017 (well, really started blogging), I knew Christmas was going to be one of my favorite things to blog about. It truly is the best time of year – the best celebration of Jesus’ birth, the most festive, the most family-oriented. I had so many ideas, and I just knew I’d have a lot of content to share.
Fast forward to 2022, and for once, my prediction was right. Today, I’m going to share ALL of my Christmas content with you in one place. No searching, no clicking on homepages – it’s all right here!
I’ve arranged it categories for you – and this truly makes it simple to update every year when I add new Christmas content.
First, there’s Christmas DIY, Crafts, Decoration Ideas, and Home Decor.
The posts in this section are updated yearly and keeps up the current trends and styles. It’s EVERYTHING you need to make your home a festive wonderland. And if you happen to love rustic and farmhouse style decor, this is DEFINITELY for you.
Second, there’s a Christmas Gift Giving Guide.
This includes special and unique gifts you can buy, gifts you can make, gifts for every single person on your list.
Third, there’s the Christmas Recipes for Cookies and Treats.
I mean, what would Christmas be without all the goodies?
Finally, there’s Christmas Activities for Kids and Families
Don’t forget making meaningful memories that will last a lifetime as a family! That’s what you’ll treasure above all.
Grab yourself a cup of coffee, hot cocoa, have a Christmas Hallmark movie playing in the background and enjoy!
Farmhouse Christmas, Crafts, DIYs and Home Decor Ideas
If you love minimalist decor and are on a budget, this post is for you! Here are 21 cozy ideas for decorating your home for Christmas in minimalist style! Lots of frugal and inexpensive ways to have a lovely Christmas that are aligned with your values!
If you're dreaming about a beautiful tablescape this Christmas, check out this post! There are 35 fresh and lovely tablescapes to inspire, with centerpieces, place settings - simple and formal, in rustic, modern farmhouse, and boho styles!
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If you are looking for EASY, FAST, & CHEAP Christmas DIY Decorations, check this one out. These are 21 of my easiest ever projects that I've done in my own house over the years! Most can be done in just one sitting, with items you probably already have. All in variations of farmhouse decor - from vintage to rustic to modern!
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If you have a tiered tray that needs a little love for Christmas, check this out! Here are 25 inspirational ideas - farmhouse neutral (a few with some classy red) - all of them are tasteful and chic!
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If you have a mantel you want to decorate in a fabulous manner, take a look here! We've got 30 ideas (not 25 - I added 5 more!) that range from rustic all the way to modern farmhouse and everything in between!
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This is my home tour from 2020! A little sparkly bling, a little cozy farmhouse, some sleek modern - all the ingredients for a rustic glam Christmas
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If you love clean, minimalistic Christmas decor, you need to check out these beautiful decorating ideas and DIY inspired by our European friends in the north!
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Wreaths can be so expensive, but they don't have to be! Here are 30 stunning wreaths you can DIY. And they all are CLASSY!
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Ornaments are such a fun thing to create, and for many, it's a super-fun family tradition! There are lovely farmhouse and rustic ornaments to choose from - many of them easy enough for the kids to join in!
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Here's my home tour for 2019. This has a classic rustic vintage look, and it truly was one of my favorite years. To be honest, I have not strayed too much from this look - that's how much I loved it! Come see how it all came together!
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This is a favorite printable and it's one of my best sellers both on the blog and the Etsy shop! You can get an 8x10" for $1.99 for 6 different sizes for $3.99!
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If you love yourself an Instagram scroll stopper, check out these porches! These are some of the prettiest on Instagram and will give you all of the Christmas porch inspiration!
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If you want the full-on home decorating inspiration guide, take a look here. This has mantels, table tops, kitchen-and-dining areas - and more!
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This post has been #1 on my blog almost every Christmas season. If you love DIYs and you love rustic farmhouse, come on buy for some stunning, original ideas for Christmas decor.
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Using wrapped presents as decor is one of my favorite decorating hacks! You can make them look so beautiful. They are unique, classy, and so inexpensive!
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Christmas card can actually double as decor! Style them in a striking way, and you have another option for cheap - free, really! - decor!
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This was one of my very first DIY projects, and I still display it to this day!
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Advent calendars are not only fun and meaningful family activities, but they also can contribute to your decorations as well! Come see these 30 ideas for DIY calendars!
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I made this wreath in 2019 when I used the evergreen and orange theme, and it still is one of my favorites.
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When we moved, I had to learn a LOT of ways to decorate on a budget. This is how I put it together for Christmas. These are my best cheap Christmas decorating hacks!
An oldie but goody! This was probably one of my first wall art printables, but home is so special around the holidays. I love the sentiment it conveys.
Christmas Gift Ideas and Holiday Gift Guides
Christmas Gift Ideas
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Mason jar gifts have been a hot trend for several years now! Here are 30 creative and clever options - both food and non-food ideas!
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Gift baskets are another fun trend that you can truly customize! There are many themes here that you can be inspired by to create that perfect gift!
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If you are looking for something specific for neighbors or coworkers, these gifts are definitely more suitable for those you aren't too personal with, that you can make in bulk! All of them come with free printable gift tags, too!
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Is there anything more thoughtful than a handmade gift? These ideas are perfect for friends and family members - a true gift of love and kindness.
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When it comes to homemade gifts, let the kids get in on the fun! Here are 50 gift ideas that kids can make and give!
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This is an easy and cheap gift idea - perfect for neighbors, coworkers, teachers and friends! You can create it as a luminary or just a very pretty mason jar and fill it with whatever you like! Free printable gift tag included!
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This gift is a hit every time I give it! I also make a few extra to use around my own house. It smells soooo amazing!
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This is another gift that is perfect for anyone - neighbor, teacher, mailman - and it shares the true meaning of Christmas with each item representing a part of the Christmas Nativity Story!
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Those little one are ACTIVE and need some gift ideas to keep up with their growing developments! These gift ideas are perfect for kiddos on the move!
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I have twin boys who are 6 years old now, but these were some of their favorites through the toddler years and beyond. At 6, they STILL play with many of these gifts!
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If you want to give an extra special gift to those extra special people, check out this list. There are truly unique, one-of-a-kind gifts that guarantee to wow. There's something for everyone on your list right here.
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Subscription boxes are the gifts that keep on giving! I love that so many of these boxes are for kid are things they can do, not just more 'stuff.'
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If you have some crunchy friends or healthy is important to you personally, an essential oil themed gift is an ideal choice. Lots of options for every family member, including kids!
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Don't forget the teachers! All of these gift ideas for teachers come with free printable tags. This post was originally created with Teacher Appreciation Day in mind, but just about all of them could work for Christmas or any time of year.
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There are so many special grandmas in the lives of our kids! Here are gift ideas that kids can make just for Grandma. This is originally a Mother's Day post, but only a handful are Mother's-Day-specific; most can be created and given any time of year, including Christmas!
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And the same is true for Dad! These are fabulous gifts kids can make for Dad - gifts that he can actually use!
Last but certainly not least, these are gift ideas for mom! As a woman who make the whole house and family run like well-oiled machine, these are gifts she REALLY wants. Trust me - I've asked, and they answered! (Again, this is a Mother's Day post, but NONE of the gifts are specific to Mother's Day. ALL are perfect for Christmas, birthday, or any occasion.)
Christmas Recipes: Cookies, Desserts, & Treats
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These cookies are super-cute and super-easy! They're a hit whenever I bring them to any Christmas festivity!
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And the same goes for these gingerbread latte cookies! A little consolation after Starbucks pulled my most favorite drink from its Christmas menu!
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If you want even more ideas for simple Christmas cake mix cookies, this should keep you busy all season! They are perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges - they're that easy!
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Is there anything cozier than a hot (and healthy!) winter drink in front of a fire? You can say yes to every single one of these!
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Trifles are some of the most amazing dessert. They are perfect for dessert, and many of these are specifically Christmas or can easily be customized!
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Dessert dips are another great option for a unique Christmas treat. The best part is that these are healthy (ish) dips!
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If you have concerns about social distancing over the holidays, these desserts can help keep things safe around the dessert table. Just grab and go!
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If you have some healthy goals you're trying to stick to over the holidays, these cookies will be a lifesaver. All of the recipes are clean, paleo or gluten-free!
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And the same goes for these desserts as well. Every recipe is clean or paleo, so you can indulge guilt-free!
Here are printable Christmas Bible studies and devotionals to keep the focus on Jesus! These can be done individually as well as many family-friendly options to do together. Most are FREE!
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If you're all about the memories but a daily advent calendar feels like too much, try a Christmas Bucket List. This is family-friendly, with 30 cheap or free ideas for kid activities. So many of these are meaningful and fun traditions you can do every year! Free printable download included as well as lots of helpful links!
Christmas movies are a great way to bond on those cold winter nights! Here's a list of family-friendly Christmas movies to enjoy together (ratings are provided for families to make their own choices. All are G or PG, with one PG-13).
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This is a 22 page bundle for all you need for Advent Activities! It includes 4 calendars, activity cards for Bible Readings, Acts of Kindness, and Family Activities (24 cards of each!). It also have number cards as well as picture cards without numbers, in case you have pre-printed numbers! You can use this as fillers for your own advent calendar or make an easy DIY with clothespins and string!
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This post has all different kinds of Advent Calendar Activities you can do with your kiddos! All with free printables of some sort!
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While this technically isn't a 'fun' Christmas activity, it is a Christmas activity all the same! These are easy, doable steps to get your home organized with all of the new Christmas toy that will be coming in - with action steps to do before and after Christmas!
My goodness, I bet that could keep you busy for a while! I hope that was helpful to you!
If you have ideas for other posts you’d like to see, let me know! The Christmas inspiration is NEVER over!
Merry Christmas, my friends! I so appreciate you being here!
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