Easy Family-Friendly Holiday Table

Welcome to Day 10 of our 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. Today we are sharing our holiday tables. A gorgeous holiday table is something more moms only dream about. Let’s face it, those intricately designed and decorated holiday tables just aren’t conducive to busy moms with tiny munchkins. Although you can’t have those fancy place settings at this stage in life, you can still have a beautiful table for Christmas. A friend of mine recommended that I check out an extending glass dining table for this years festivities, but this is how I created my easy family-friendly holiday table along with tips to create your own this season.

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Welcome to the third annual 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!

Stop by every day from December first through the twelfth for new ideas you can use to make your season brighter!

Meet Your Hosts

They have all been busy as Elves creating, decorating, cooking and crafting tons of new ideas for you to try this holiday season!

Shirley~Intelligent Domestications I Alli~An Alli Event I Michelle~Our Crafty Mom I Marie~DIY Adulation 

Erlene~My Pinterventures I Beverly~Across The Blvd. I Debra~Shoppe No. 5 I Victoria~Dazzle While Frazzled

Megan~C’mon Get Crafty I Michelle~Michelle James Designs I Amanda~Domestically Creative

Deborah~Salvage Sister & Mister I Jeanie~Create & Babble I Sherry~Olives & Okra

Jenny~Cookies Coffee & Crafts I Emily~Domestic Deadline I Bonbon~Farmhouse 40

Leanna~Of Faeries & Fauna I Pam Larmore~P.S. I Love You Crafts I Kelly~North Country Nest I

Marie~The Inspiration Vault I Gail~Purple Hues and Me I Lynne~My Family Thyme I

Karen~Dragonfly and Lily Pads I Trisha~Blowing Away Out West Lorrin~Embrace The Perfect Mess I

Terri~Christmas Tree Lane I Sam~Raggedy Bits I Cyn~Creative Cynchronicity  Valeria~Val Event Gal 

Yami~The Latina Next Door I Tania~Little Vintage Cottage I Lauren~Wonderfully Made

 Vanessa~DIY 180 I Kimberly~A Wonderful ThoughtKim~Everyday Parties  I Dru~Polka Dot Poplars


Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

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Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Start with a Tablecloth

The absolute easiest way to create a family-friendly holiday table is a festive tablecloth. If you’re worried about spills you can go with a felt lined plastic one. Personally, I’m a fan of cloth ones at Christmas. They might get a few spills but stain-fighters are fantastic in this day and age. They can handle it.

Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Simple Centerpiece

To create a family-friendly holiday table, keep it simple. A small centerpiece is perfect to add some holiday décor without overwhelming little ones. You also don’t want to use your expensive décor because accidents happen. I used this DIY Gold Foiled Luminary and some glass elements I picked up at the Dollar Tree.

Bonus Tips:

  • My kids tend to pull on table runners so I used a fake snow wrap that I found at Hollar for a dollar! It doesn’t hang off of the edges of our table but still created that runner effect.
  • You can also add fresh fruit for an extra burst of color on your table. Make them a part of your centerpiece!

Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Use Faux Flowers

Busy moms don’t have time to keep changing out fresh floral arrangements all month long. The petals can also cause additional mess for you to clean off of the table each day. Faux flowers make your life easier.

Bonus Tip:

  • Hide those faux stems in the vase by filling it with additional leaves around the stem.

Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Skip the Place Settings

Instead of using fancy place settings, opt for extra festive placemats. They add the festive touch to your table without fear of tiny hands breaking them. Your kids will also love them a lot more than fine china and place cards.

Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Now you can still enjoy a festive dining table for Christmas even with little ones in the house. These tips for an easy family-friendly holiday table allow you to create a gorgeous table without worry. If you have a formal dining room that still needs decorating you are in luck. Check out the holiday tables from my friends for amazing ideas and beautiful décor. Then come back tomorrow for ideas to get your porch ready for Christmas.

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Be sure to visit our fellow 12 Days of Christmas Bloggers below for even more creative ideas this holiday season!

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Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Glittery Merry Christmas Floral Wreath

Can you believe it’s already Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop? Yesterday I shared the recipe for delicious peanut butter brownie cookies. Definitely check out the yummy cookie recipes if you haven’t yet. Today is all about dressing up your door, starting with this glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath. You can find everything you need to make this wreath except the ribbon at your local Dollar Tress making it another budget-friendly décor option. Once you’re done here, check out Frugal Tips for Gorgeous Christmas Décor for even more budget-friendly ideas.

Affiliate links may be used in this post. Ordering a product through these links may result in a commission at no extra cost to you. Read the full disclosure here.


Welcome to the third annual 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!

Stop by every day from December first through the twelfth for new ideas you can use to make your season brighter!

Meet Your Hosts

They have all been busy as Elves creating, decorating, cooking and crafting tons of new ideas for you to try this holiday season!

Shirley~Intelligent Domestications I Alli~An Alli Event I Michelle~Our Crafty Mom I Marie~DIY Adulation 

Erlene~My Pinterventures I Beverly~Across The Blvd. I Debra~Shoppe No. 5 I Victoria~Dazzle While Frazzled

Megan~C’mon Get Crafty I Michelle~Michelle James Designs I Amanda~Domestically Creative

Deborah~Salvage Sister & Mister I Jeanie~Create & Babble I Sherry~Olives & Okra

Jenny~Cookies Coffee & Crafts I Emily~Domestic Deadline I Bonbon~Farmhouse 40

Leanna~Of Faeries & Fauna I Pam Larmore~P.S. I Love You Crafts I Kelly~North Country Nest I

Marie~The Inspiration Vault I Gail~Purple Hues and Me I Lynne~My Family Thyme I

Karen~Dragonfly and Lily Pads I Trisha~Blowing Away Out West Lorrin~Embrace The Perfect Mess I

Terri~Christmas Tree Lane I Sam~Raggedy Bits I Cyn~Creative Cynchronicity  Valeria~Val Event Gal 

Yami~The Latina Next Door I Tania~Little Vintage Cottage I Lauren~Wonderfully Made

 Vanessa~DIY 180 I Kimberly~A Wonderful ThoughtKim~Everyday Parties  I Dru~Polka Dot Poplars


Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

 

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Materials

 

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Step 1

Remove all of the packaging from your wreath.

 

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Step 2

Next, fluff your wreath to make it fuller.

 

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Step 3

Then cut all of your flowers and elements off of their stems.

 

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Step 4

First, glue your red poinsettias to your wreath.

 

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Step 5

Next, glue the white poinsettias to your wreath.

Step 6

Fill out your wreath more with some leaves from your floral stems.

 

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Step 7

Add your red glitter stems to your wreath next.

 

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Step 8

Then glue your gold glitter stems on.

 

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Step 9

Next, add pine cones and flocked fir branches.

Step 10

Cut a piece of ribbon with one full “Merry Christmas” saying in the center.

 

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Step 11

Fold the ribbon to form a banner as pictured.

 

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Step 12

Then check your banner against the center of your wreath for size. You want enough overlap to be able to glue it to your wreath. Readjust it if necessary.

Note:

  • Do not attach it to your wreath yet.

 

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Step 13

Next, glue the folds of your ribbon so that they stay in place.

 

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Step 14

Lastly, attach your banner to your wreath with hot glue.

 

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

You’ll notice that there is no ribbon hanger on this wreath. When I tested it, the hanger made it look cluttered. Instead, add an outdoor Command Hook to your door and hang your glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath on the hook. I absolutely love how this wreath turned out. We’ve already gotten a ton of compliments on it which is always nice as a creator. Now, it is time to check out all of the amazing wreaths and door décor ideas that my friends created. You can also visit days 1-8 of the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop for more holiday crafts and recipes.

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Be sure to visit our fellow 12 Days of Christmas Bloggers below for even more creative ideas this holiday season!

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Get your front door ready for the holidays with this DIY glittery Merry Christmas floral wreath that proves gorgeous decor doesn't have to blow your budget!

Easy Homemade Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies

  The holiday season always translates into baking season for mom. There are so many parties and gifts that require treats, not-to-mention cookies for Santa. Luckily, there are ways you can make treat for all of your holiday needs without slaving away in the kitchen for hours. These easy homemade peanut butter brownie cookies are a decadent dessert that comes together quickly. Want to know the best part? You only need 5 ingredients and about 20 minutes to make them. Talk about the perfect recipe for busy moms!

Affiliate links may be used in this post. Ordering a product through these links may result in a commission at no extra cost to you. Read the full disclosure here.


Welcome to the third annual 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!

Stop by every day from December first through the twelfth for new ideas you can use to make your season brighter!

Meet Your Hosts

They have all been busy as Elves creating, decorating, cooking and crafting tons of new ideas for you to try this holiday season!

Shirley~Intelligent Domestications I Alli~An Alli Event I Michelle~Our Crafty Mom I Marie~DIY Adulation 

Erlene~My Pinterventures I Beverly~Across The Blvd. I Debra~Shoppe No. 5 I Victoria~Dazzle While Frazzled

Megan~C’mon Get Crafty I Michelle~Michelle James Designs I Amanda~Domestically Creative

Deborah~Salvage Sister & Mister I Jeanie~Create & Babble I Sherry~Olives & Okra

Jenny~Cookies Coffee & Crafts I Emily~Domestic Deadline I Bonbon~Farmhouse 40

Leanna~Of Faeries & Fauna I Pam Larmore~P.S. I Love You Crafts I Kelly~North Country Nest I

Marie~The Inspiration Vault I Gail~Purple Hues and Me I Lynne~My Family Thyme I

Karen~Dragonfly and Lily Pads I Trisha~Blowing Away Out West Lorrin~Embrace The Perfect Mess I

Terri~Christmas Tree Lane I Sam~Raggedy Bits I Cyn~Creative Cynchronicity  Valeria~Val Event Gal 

Yami~The Latina Next Door I Tania~Little Vintage Cottage I Lauren~Wonderfully Made

 Vanessa~DIY 180 I Kimberly~A Wonderful ThoughtKim~Everyday Parties  I Dru~Polka Dot Poplars


Get those oven mitts ready! These easy homemade peanut butter brownie cookies are a decadent dessert that comes together quickly.

These are seriously melt-in-your mouth delicious. Our family of 5 tore through one batch in 2 days. They are that good.

Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies Ingredients

Step 1

Pre-heat your oven to 375º F.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brownie mix and flour.

Step 3

Next, mix in your eggs and oil until well combined.

 

Get those oven mitts ready! These easy homemade peanut butter brownie cookies are a decadent dessert that comes together quickly.

Step 4

Lastly, stir in your peanut butter chips.

Step 5

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

Drop cookie dough onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

 

Get those oven mitts ready! These easy homemade peanut butter brownie cookies are a decadent dessert that comes together quickly.

Step 7

Bake cookies at 370º for 11 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from oven and cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes.

Step 9

Lastly, move cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.

 

Get those oven mitts ready! These easy homemade peanut butter brownie cookies are a decadent dessert that comes together quickly.

These easy peanut butter brownie cookies are sure to become and instant family favorite. Don’t forget to make a batch for the chocolate and peanut butter lover in your life, too. (Trust me; you’ll need a second batch if you want to gift any of them.) You can also make an entire sampler gift when you make the cookie recipes from my friends below. With so many awesome recipes, you’re sure to find something for everyone. Check them all out at the links below.

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Yield: About 24 Cookies

Easy Homemade Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies

Easy Homemade Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Additional Time 2 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Box Brownie Mix
  • 1 Cup of Flour
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • ½ Cup Canola Oil
  • 10 oz. Peanut Butter Chips

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 375º F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brownie mix and flour.
  3. Next, mix in your eggs and oil until well combined.
  4. Lastly, stir in your peanut butter chips.
  5. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Drop cookie dough onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake cookies at 370º for 11 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes.
  9. Lastly, move cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.

Be sure to visit our fellow 12 Days of Christmas Bloggers below for even more creative ideas this holiday season!

12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop 2018. Intelligentdomestications.com


 

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Get those oven mitts ready! These easy homemade peanut butter brownie cookies are a decadent dessert that comes together quickly.