2014 has blown by in what seems to be a blink of an eye. Wasn't it Valentine's Day just last week? Am I right, this year has just gone by so quickly?! Over the last 12 months, Blissfully Domestic has featured some pretty great writers with unique ideas, creative crafts, tasty recipes and so much more. We thought it would be fun to share with you our top 10 favorites from the Featured section of Blissfully Domestic! Without further ado, in no particular order, here are our Top 10 Featured Favorites: 11 Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids - With Valentine's Day being just around the corner, this one is a great one to check out sooner than later! 9 Father's Day Gift Ideas - Great news! Gifts for Dad never go out of style. Give him something he'll love all year … [Read more...]
The Best “One Stop Shopping For All” Gift – Omaha Steaks
Omaha Steaks has provided me with the following product for a review on my blog. I was not paid for this article. All opinions of Omaha Steaks & the products are my own. Are you looking for a gift idea place for the holidays and beyond? A gift that's fun to give and receive? We've got a perfect suggestion! Recently, a white Styrofoam cooler container was delivered to my doorstep and I knew I was in for a treat. Inside? Meal selections from Omaha Steaks! Inside was everything I needed to create a fabulous meal for my family. Steaks, (and seasoning) vegetables, potatoes and dessert. WOW!! By this time of year, I am so tired of making decisions about meals – just having someone else put it together was so exciting! The food is shipped with dry ice to keep … [Read more...]
Holiday Wreaths that Dazzle
'Tis the season to dress your front door up with a fancy, new Holiday wreath. The big box stores all seem to have very similar wreaths for sale. They are either green or red or a combination of the two colors. What if your decor isn't just green and red? What if you aren't able to find a wreath in stores that expresses your personal decorating style? The perfect solution is to make your own! Today I have a handful of tutorials on Holiday wreaths that can let your guests see just how fun and quirky, rustic and woodsy or somewhere in between you are. /1/ Pom Pom Wreath - Did you make pom-pom's when you were a kid? Remember, you wrapped and wrapped yarn around a piece of cardboard, tied it off and then cut it to reveal a fluffy, yarn pom-pom. Now, you can buy pom-pom making kits in craft … [Read more...]
Easy Christmas Ornaments to Create with Your Kids
Each year, about this time, I get antsy to make Christmas ornaments with my kids. Crafts are an excellent excuse to sit and spend quality time with our kids or learn more about what's going on in their little heads. When finished, hang your new ornament on the tree and then sit back and admire your craft together. Today I've gathered a bunch of easy and FUN DIY Christmas ornaments you can make with your kids. Let's get started! /1/ Family Ornaments - Your kids will have so much fun decorating a family of angels from photos of YOUR family! /2/ Bottle Cap Reindeer Ornaments - A Christmastime tradition that has been long standing in my family is buying a 6-pack of Santa Coca-Cola bottles and enjoying them together. I love this bottle cap ornament idea to recycle to caps from our Santa … [Read more...]
Two Weeks To Better Sleep? A Tart Cherry Juice 14-Day Sleep Challenge
It’s almost daylight savings time. While we are looking forward to our clocks “falling back”, it’s the adjustment to sleep patterns that is definitely the downside. I am a big believer in the importance of sleep, and in a house with teenagers, it’s a major topic of conversation. I was very intrigued when I heard that tart cherry juice can be a natural sleep aid, as tart cherries contain melatonin. Truly I hadn’t even seen or heard of tart cherry juice (which is a little surprising since I do love cherries and Cherry Chip is my ALL TIME favorite cake flavor). So I went right away to choosecherries.com to find out more about sleep research and tart cherries. Here’s a bit of what I’ve learned regarding sleep: Research shows that switching from Daylight Savings Time to Standard … [Read more...]
10 Cocktails To Serve At A Holiday Party
The holidays start now! Fall begins the end of the year and is a great time for celebrations large and small. Whether a large fancy party or a gathering of close friends, these special cocktails all have a nod to the season and set the mood for a special event! Spiced Apple Cider from My Baking Addiction Apple Cider is easily found this time of year and this delicious (and warm) drink takes it to the next level. Pumpkin Spice White Russian from A Beautiful Mess I'll take any excuse for pumpkin and would love to sip one of these after a long day of raking leaves. Glacier Fusion Daquiri by Manu's Menu The look of winter in a glass - beautiful blue and frosty. Toasty S’mores Shots by Curried Cantalope Outdoors at a fire pit? Toast a marshmallow to pop on top of this … [Read more...]
