Is it to early to start thinking about Christmas?

I'm getting into the Christmas season! I can't wait for family activities, snow, Christmas trees, and delicious food that you can eat and not feel guilty about! 

These are some of my favorite, inexpensive Christmas gifts that I have found on Pinterest and things of that nature. :) 

First up, a DIY that's sure to warm someones heart, and keep their drink warm! 

I got this picture from Google. When we made ours, they weren't nearly as nifty as these. 

My siblings and I did this for my mom one year for a gift. She loved it and it wasn't hard at all! 

Here is what we did: 

• Buy a mug. It can be a cheap one from the dollar store or a cutesy one from wal-mart. :)
• Grab a sharpie! 
• Draw on your design, words, or initials straight onto the mug.
• Bake it in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Hint: Even if you're mug is dishwasher safe, try to stay away from washing these in the dishwasher. We did a couple of times and the sharpie design is almost completely off the mugs. Hand wash just to be on the safe side! :) 

Here is DIY #2:

Snow Globes! How cute! 

So here's what you need.

• Clear plastic or glass jar with lids. 
• Hot glue gun 
• Silver and/or white Glitter
• Things for the inside: That could be a plastic, or ceramic figurine, synthetic tree tips, etc.
• Foam square (small, just big enough to cover the lid.)
• Elmer's glue 
• And good old Water :) 

Step 1: use the hot glue gun to attach the foam piece to the inside of the lid. (This is what you're figurine will stick to.)

Step 2: put elmer's glue all over the foam and sprinkle the glitter all over it to make it look like a sparkly bed of snow :) LET IT DRY COMPLETELY.

Step 3: Now glue the figurine to the sparkly foam. Use the hot glue gun and make sure it get good and dry before moving to the next step. If you have any hot glue bubbles that show, cover them in elmer's glue and sprinkle more glitter! 

Step 4: Let that dry COMPLETELY. :) 

Step 5: Fill the jar ALMOST to the top with water. 

Step 6: Sprinkle the white and silver glitter in the water. 

Step 7: Screw the lid back on TIGHTLY! :) 

And you're done! Congrats, you're now the owner of a dandy new snow globe! 

Those are the cutest little gifts and it will mean a lot to someone to know that you took the time to make something special for them! :) 

Moving on, I want to share with you another awesome beauty product! 

 I love this stuff! It's cheaper than the Chi brand heat protector, and I think it does a great job! It's definitely worth a try! Available at wal-mart. :) P.S. it adds some shine to your hair and makes it look SUPER healthy! 

Need some scripture to help you get through the day? Well here ya go! 

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Isnt' that amazing? God has a plan for us if we would just let him take hold in our lives! Let go of you're worries and let him lead! He knows what he's doing, promise. So when you feel hopeless and like you're going nowhere, just remember, he has plans that won't harm us. In fact, he gives us hope and a future. 

And with that, I leave you. Keep you're chin up and keep on smiling! Have a wonderful day! 

Steph :)