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How to Create a Countertop Coffee Station

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If you’re short on space but have a big love for coffee, create a countertop coffee station with these coffee making essentials!

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One thing that I truly look forward to at night is having my evening cup of decaf coffee. Sometimes it’s just straight coffee with a splash of flavored syrup and some oat or almond milk. Sometimes it’s a full blown latte topped with some kind of sweet seasoning and a drizzle of chocolate syrup –  if I’m feeling fancy!  But it’s become a nightly ritual that’s as routine as skincare and brushing my teeth!

Since my morning cup of coffee has extended itself into a decaf evening cup of Joe, I decided to make a countertop coffee station.  Our kitchen is small, but we have a decent amount of counter space.  However, I like to keep it uncluttered as possible so I have a lot of space to work with while I’m cooking.  So I got a small wire basket from the craft store and made that my coffee station.  

How to Create a Countertop Coffee Station

 
Even if you’re short on space, you can still have a practical countertop coffee station that holds everything you need to make an amazing cup of coffee at home.  I ditched my Keurig a few years ago and now use a stovetop percolator.  It’s small enough to keep on a shelf in our kitchen, but makes a great cup of coffee! 

I filled my basket with coffee making essentials like a handheld milk frother, Torani flavored syrups, and some sweet seasonings to sprinkle on top of my lattes.  I’d eventually like to get some new sauces to drizzle over my lattes and coffee stencils to make fun designs on top of the latte foam! 

Check out these coffee station essentials to create a dedicated space for all things coffee on your kitchen countertop! 

  1. Stainless Steel Coffee Percolator
  2. AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
  3. Handheld Milk Frother
  4. Milk Frothing Pitcher
  5. My Coffee Bar Mat
  6. Coffee Measuring Spoons
  7. Let’s Spoon Coffee Spoon Rest
  8. Coffee, Tea, and Sugar Canister Set
  9. Buttery Cinnamon Roll Seasoning
  10. Chocolate Donut Seasoning
  11. Caramel Sprinkle Crunch
  12. Stainless Steel Coffee Stencils
  13. Torani Sauce Pack
  14. Torani Syrup Pack
  15. Metal Storage Basket

Do you have a coffee station in your kitchen?

 

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How to Make a Relaxation Gift Basket

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If you have someone on your list that can use a little more “me time,” make them a relaxation gift basket filled with bath and body products, adult coloring books, candles, and more!

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You know those bath kits that every girl has gotten for Christmas at one point or another?  I actually don’t mind receiving them!  Load me up on bath and body goodies!  Give me a new candle that will create great ambiance and smell amazing!  I am a fan of anything that promotes relaxation.  Mainly because, most of the time, I’m pretty wound up and wired! 

It’s nice to take time out for yourself like pouring yourself a glass of wine, diffusing a relaxing essential oil blend, or taking a soak in the tub!  Especially after this crazy year!  So if you have someone on your holiday shopping list that could use a little “me time,” why not create a fabulous relaxation gift basket for them?

How to Make a Relaxation Gift Basket

 
Fill a decorative basket with items like adult coloring books, bath products, some herbal tea, essential oils, candles, cozy socks, and a new mug or wine glass.  Need some ideas?  Check out the list below!  And if you’re anything like me, you’ll want to buy two so you can take a little “me time” for yourself, too! 

  1. Crayola Colored Pencils
  2. Life Of The Wild: A Whimsical Adult Coloring Book
  3. Essential Oil Diffuser
  4. Essential Oil Sampler Set
  5. Lavender Cream Bath Milk Soak
  6. Dead Sea Mineral Mud Mask
  7. “Make Time For Yourself” Zipper Pouch
  8. Spa Day Natural Soy Wax Candle
  9. Rose Bubble Bath
  10. If You Can Read This Bring Me Some Wine Socks
  11. “Bra Off Hair Up Sweats On Wine” Gone Wine Glass
  12. Prosecco Scented Bath Bomb
  13. Simple Vanilla Herbal Tea
  14. Tea Infuser Mug
  15. Me Time Journal
  16. Rose Quartz Facial Roller
  17. Rectangular Fabric Basket

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How to Make a Gift Basket for the College Cook

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The college-aged cook on your list will appreciate this gift basket filled with simple ingredients and cooking essentials so they can enjoy a good meal while they’re away from home!

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College kids are usually easy to please as long as you kept them – and their wallets – well fed.  So last year for Christmas, I decided to make my college-aged nephew a food-filled gift basket.  He’s told me before that he likes to cook on campus.  Instead of just filling a basket with the typical college staples and junk food, I decided to use a colander as a basket and fill it with a few cooking essentials! 

There were no ramen noodles in his basket!  But there was a spaghetti and sauce set that came with a wooden spoon, some breadsticks, a spatula, a Christmas kitchen towel, and a college cookbook.  And because every good meal comes with dessert, I added a gourmet chocolate milkshake set to the basket, too. 

How to Make a Gift Basket for the College Cook

 
I’ve always wanted to put together a gift basket like this!  It ended up being a hit with our nephew!  The basket includes simple ingredients for an easy pasta night that your beginner cook will be able to master while they’re away from home. 

I’ve also included a few other items to the list below that would make great additions to a cooking basket for a college kid or any beginner cook!  

  1. Stainless Steel Colander
  2. Silicone Spatula
  3. The Easy College Cookbook
  4. Christmas Kitchen Towels
  5. Gingerbread Man Pasta
  6. Tomato Pasta Sauce
  7. Wooden Spoon
  8. Breadsticks
  9. Sea Salt Sampler
  10. Olive Oil Gift Set
  11. Pasta Shaped Oven Mitts
  12. Chocolate Milkshake Gift
  13. “May the Forks Be With You” Apron
  14. Amazon Gift Card

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15 Dog-Themed Christmas Tree Decorations

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These 15 Dog-Themed Christmas Tree Decorations will add a pawsitively adorable touch to holiday decor for dog lovers!

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You know you’re a crazy fur mama when you make a Christmas tree for your dog! That’s right! We’re up to three Christmas trees now – the big one in our living room, my husband’s outdoor sports tree, and Hunter’s pawsitively adorable dog-themed tree! 

I had been joking that Hunter needed his own tree now that my husband has his own. I started looking for a small tree when I remembered that I had a 3 foot tree up in the attic,  In fact, I had two!  They were used as outdoor decorations the past few years, but I changed things around this year.  So I turned one of those trees into Hunter’s very own dog-themed tree!  

Over the years, I’ve been collecting personalized dog ornaments with Hunter’s name on them.  Or I’ll grab an ornament with a dog that reminds me of him.  I’ve even made a couple dog-themed ornaments, like an Instax Mini Ornament made with a picture of Hunter. 

All of those ornaments came in handy to create this tree!  I also used felt garland and red glitter ball ornaments to fill in the gaps and topped the tree with a felt star ornament that I attached with floral wire.  The Christmas tree turned out pretty cute and I think Hunter approves!

15 Dog-Themed Christmas Tree Decorations

 
Want to be a crazy fur parent, too, and make a tree for your dog? Check out these 15 dog-themed decorations including personalized ornaments, garland, and a 3 foot Christmas tree to get you started!

  1. 3′ Artificial Christmas Tree
  2. Felt Ball Christmas Garland
  3. Personalized Dog Bone Ornament
  4. Paw Print Ornament Kit 
  5. Fire Hydrant Ornament
  6. Rustic Paw Print Birch Slice Ornament
  7. Glass Dog Bowl Ornament
  8. Silver Woof Picture Frame Ornament
  9. Miniature Dog Ornament
  10. I Love My Dog Ornament
  11. Best Dog Christmas Tree Ornament
  12. Gingerbread Dog Christmas Ornament
  13. Personalized Dog Stocking Ornament
  14. Paw Print Candy Cane Ornament
  15. Personalized Paw Print Ball Ornament

Do you have any special personalized Christmas ornaments or decorations for your dog?

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