Holiday Fun

New Years

Valentines

St. Patrick's Day

Easter

Halloween

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Enjoy more of the simple fun in life with the people who matter the most. Holidays provide the perfect excuse to step out of the everyday hustle and bustle and create some enjoyment for yourself and your family friends.

Dian’s holiday ideas are simple enough so that children and adults can enjoy them together. Here ideas will help you celebrate, decorate and cook something new and festive every month of the year.

I hope you’ll have as much fun using these ideas as I’ve had creating them. Enjoy!

Creative Father’s Day Gift Wrapping: How to Make a Paper Bag That Looks Like Dad

Dian Thomas2025-03-20T19:08:56+00:00May 22nd, 2025|Crafts, Father's Day|

Surprise your dad on Father's Day with a gift in a bag that looks just like him. Here's what you'll need: Paper gift bag (size that will fit gift) Pink or flesh-colored card stock (for head) Wiggly craft eyes Pink pom-pom (for nose) [...]

Delicious Lincoln-Log Cake Recipe for Presidents Day Celebration

Dian Thomas2025-03-20T19:08:56+00:00May 22nd, 2025|Delicious Food, Desserts, Presidents Day|

Lincoln-Log Cake Materials Needed: 46-ounce juice can (with one end removed) Grease Waxed paper Cake batter (your favorite chocolate recipe) 2 straws (plastic, cut 1-2 inches above the batter) Light-colored chocolate frosting Darker-colored chocolate frosting (for decorating) Heavy plastic bag (for frosting bag) 3 [...]

Santa Sugar Cookies: A Fun & Festive Treat for Holiday Cookie Exchanges

Dian Thomas2025-03-20T19:08:56+00:00April 23rd, 2025|Christmas, Desserts, Holiday Fun|

This versatile sugar cookie is ideal for a cookie exchange! Sugar Cookies 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 3 egg whites 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Buttercream Icing (recipe below) Chocolate [...]

Festive Green Foods to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Dian Thomas2025-03-20T19:08:57+00:00April 23rd, 2025|Delicious Food, St. Patrick's Day|

With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, you'll want to recall the lush green color of the Emerald Isle and all things Irish. So pin a shamrock on your lapel and pay tribute to St. Patrick with these easy green treats. Creative Green Food [...]

DIY Stenciled Heart Quilt – A Timeless Valentine’s Gift

Dian Thomas2025-03-20T19:08:57+00:00April 23rd, 2025|Crafts, Valentines Day|

Valentine's Day is not far away, and during the cold winter weather it is nice to have a fun project. Try this cozy heart-shaped quilt. For those without the time or inclination to applique a quilt, this is an easy way to create an heirloom! [...]

Easy DIY Pumpkin Costume for Kids Using a Garbage Bag

Dian Thomas2025-03-20T19:08:57+00:00April 23rd, 2025|Crafts, Halloween, Kids|

Having a hard time coming up with a Halloween costume? Here is a great costume that uses only a Halloween garbage bag and a little green felt for a hat and leaves. It can really be a fun costume for your little pumpkin. PUMPKIN COSTUME FROM [...]

Creative Pop-Up Cards for Mother’s Day: DIY Ideas to Show Your Love

Dian Thomas2025-03-20T19:08:57+00:00April 23rd, 2025|Crafts, Holiday Fun, Mother's Day|

Mother's Day is one of the most widely celebrated holidays of the year, perhaps because mothers are so special. Show your mother just how much she means to you by making one of these pop-up cards. Use your imagination to make a personalized Mother's Day [...]

Easter Bunny Cake Recipe: A Fun and Adorable Dessert for the Holiday

Dian Thomas2025-03-20T19:08:57+00:00April 23rd, 2025|Delicious Food, Desserts, Easter, Holiday Fun|

If you're wondering where to find the perfect end to a perfect Easter feast, look no further. This Easter Bunny Cake is much too cute to eat, but no one will be able to resist. Kids will love to help create this delightful dessert, and [...]

Tailgate Recipes: Guacamole, Green Salad, and Hot Cider for Your Fall Game Day

Dian Thomas2025-03-20T19:08:57+00:00April 22nd, 2025|Delicious Food, Football Tailgate Party, Tailgate Food|

Fall, the football season and tailgating all go together. A good tailgate is the perfect way to enjoy good food, good times and good friends. Try some of these recipes at your next tailgate. GREAT GUACAMOLE Ingredients: 2 large ripe avocados 1 to 2 [...]

Delicious Washington’s Cherry Tarts Recipe for Presidents Day

Dian Thomas2025-03-20T19:08:57+00:00April 22nd, 2025|Delicious Food, Desserts, Presidents Day|

Washington's Cherry Tarts Materials Needed: Standard pie crust recipe (enough for small tart crusts) Foil tart pans Fork (for pricking the crusts) Heavy paper (for hatchet pattern) Cherry pie filling Baking instructions for pie crust Instructions: Prepare the Crusts:Use your standard pie crust recipe to [...]