DIY Gifts For The Foodie In Your Family
A handmade gift is one of the best things you can give over the holidays. At a time when people spend so much money on frivolous things, a thoughtful, DIY gift is always appreciated. Around the holidays, I love to make packaged food items that I can gift to my family. Maybe it’s homemade chocolates, hot cocoa mix or candied nuts. Anything edible is always a hit! Vanilla Sugar For someone who loves to bake, this is a wonderful gift. Vanilla sugar can be used in cookies, in your morning coffee or even as a body scrub! Scrap the...
Skip The Pricey Candles, Make Your Own
Bella Breakdown I LOVE candles, and just like beauty products, it can be easy to get sucked into buying the latest trendy candle or scent. Also like beauty trends, that can be very, very expensive. Take the cult classic brand Diptyque for instance. A large candle can cost you over $100 or even $200! I tend to burn a lot of candles this time of year, so instead of shelling out your hard earned holiday money, try making your own candles this year. Make a couple extra for some inexpensive, personalized gifts! Diptyque Inspired Tumbler Candles You need: –...
Give Back With A Gift To Yourself With A Brēō Box Subscription
With the holidays coming up you can only think of one thing… presents. Before getting swept up in finding the perfect present for the one you love, treat yourself with a present that will have you celebrating from Fall to Winter. One of the best ways to treat yourself is with a subscription box, for a true present to yourself. If you’re looking for a subscription box that will truly surprise you with amazing products, you’ll want to subscribe to Brēō Box. When receiving a subscription box you can guess what the contents are based off the size of...
Movie-Inspired Holiday Treats
Bella Breakdown It’s my favorite time of year! Heart warming movies, lots of yummy food and time spent with loved ones. This year, gather your friends and family for an evening of food and fun, with these dishes inspired by your favorite Christmas movies. Throw a classic up on the screen and let the indulging begin! The Nutcracker: Sugar Plum Cake 2 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 2 cups self-rising flour 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 jar (6 ounces) plums with apples baby food 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Confectioners’ sugar, optional In a large bowl,...
