Summer will be here before we know it and we’re already dreaming of all the ways we can update our wardrobes with the best styles of the season. From social festivities to days at the desk, and vacations by the water to early morning runs, Walmart has everything you need to make this a summer of fashion-forward moments. See our Walmart summer fashion inspiration below.

Summer = party time! Grad parties, pool parties, backyard BBQs, and holiday soirées…summer is the season of celebrations. Make sure you’re party ready with one of these gorgeous getups.

Maybe you’re all work and no play. Which is okay, but don’t ignore the benefits of a healthy work-life balance! These dresses will have you looking chic in the office, and they can definitely be worn to date night after, too!

Pool days, beach trips, and lake vacations. Whatever your preferred form of water-centric recreation, get yourself a swimsuit to rock that will steal the show.

Don’t forget your coverup! These will come in handy when you’re trying to enjoy your liquid lunch at one of those “no shirt, no shoes, no service” places.

And if you’re team #summerbod, grab a few workout pieces that will make you excited to get your sweat on.

Easter is almost here and if you’re prepping for a family get-together, big or small, don’t forget the fashion for the holiday! These coordinating family outfits are perfect for photos, a day out on the town, or just hanging around the house with your loved ones. See our family Easter outfit inspiration below.

A neutral outfit vibe is not only perfect for photos in front of all the bright colors of Easter, these outfits can also be worn all season long! They’re great for mixing and matching, and everyone looks good in neutrals.

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Green and white is a clean, calm look for spring and this combination is ideal for Easter!! Whether you’re headed to church or family brunch, these outfits will have the whole family feeling extra stylish.

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Pops of pink and fun florals spice up family outfits and are great for the warm weather. These outfits will brighten up any family gathering and look great in outdoor photos!

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Easter is almost here and if you’re prepping for a family get-together, big or small, don’t forget the fashion for the holiday! These coordinating family outfits are perfect for photos, a day out on the town, or just hanging around the house with your loved ones. See our family Easter outfit inspiration below.

A neutral outfit vibe is not only perfect for photos in front of all the bright colors of Easter, these outfits can also be worn all season long! They’re great for mixing and matching, and everyone looks good in neutrals.

Shop Neutrals

Green and white is a clean, calm look for spring and this combination is ideal for Easter!! Whether you’re headed to church or family brunch, these outfits will have the whole family feeling extra stylish.

Shop Greens & Whites

Pops of pink and fun florals spice up family outfits and are great for the warm weather. These outfits will brighten up any family gathering and look great in outdoor photos!

Shop Pinks & Florals

Easter is almost here and if you’re prepping for a family get-together, big or small, don’t forget the fashion for the holiday! These coordinating family outfits are perfect for photos, a day out on the town, or just hanging around the house with your loved ones. See our family Easter outfit inspiration below.

A neutral outfit vibe is not only perfect for photos in front of all the bright colors of Easter, these outfits can also be worn all season long! They’re great for mixing and matching, and everyone looks good in neutrals.

Shop Neutrals

Green and white is a clean, calm look for spring and this combination is ideal for Easter!! Whether you’re headed to church or family brunch, these outfits will have the whole family feeling extra stylish.

Shop Greens & Whites

Pops of pink and fun florals spice up family outfits and are great for the warm weather. These outfits will brighten up any family gathering and look great in outdoor photos!

Shop Pinks & Florals

Hippity hoppity Easter is on its way, along with our favorite bunny bringing treats for all the kiddos! If you know your Easter Bunny could use a little inspiration for basket ideas this year, we’ve got you covered! See our Easter basket inspiration below.

A themed bucket filled with your child’s favorite goodies will be a sweet delight for them on Easter morning! This unicorn bucket and this dino bucket can be saved and used for outdoor summer fun, as toy storage in their rooms, or as a special snack bucket in the pantry!

Fill with their favorite candy and toys, bubbles, fun activities like crayons or Play Doh, lip balms, and an Easter-inspired book or two!

Peeps are an Easter must-have (we love these rainbow pops and marshmallow candies), and a cool new toy like Hot Wheels and a how-to book for the holiday is perfect for the little ones!

These interactive smart watches (Spiderman and LOL Surprise) usually retail for $50 EACH, but Kristy was able to grab both for $11!!! If you’re not already part of our Facebook group, join now so you don’t miss out on more awesome deals like these!! And check out our daily deals on our website, too!

“Summer Fun” is an adorable idea for Easter baskets! These float baskets will get the kids excited for pool and beach time when the weather gets warmer, and they can be tailored for any age! This unicorn float (similar) is super cute for a toddler or young girl!

Stuff it with a beach/pool towel, a bathing suit, sunglasses, crafts, bubbles, and candy/snacks!

Here is another one! A flamingo float is another great option for a young girl…pair it up with a tie-dye towel and a pretty striped bathing suit!

Candy, snacks, a bubble blaster, and a princess activity book make this float even more exciting!

This pineapple float (similar) screams summer and it’s ideal for any age! Don’t forget the swimsuit and towel!

Of course, fill it with candy and snacks, bubbles, and an activity pad!

How cute?! This turtle float is just darling for a little boy! Include a beach towel and swim shorts for the ultimate summer package.

For the really young ones, a little candy and some snacks, a fidget popper, and bath crayons make perfect fillers!

For more inspiration, see our Easter basket ideas from last year here and check out our Amazon list of Easter basket fillers here!

Hippity hoppity Easter is on its way, along with our favorite bunny bringing treats for all the kiddos! If you know your Easter Bunny could use a little inspiration for basket ideas this year, we’ve got you covered! See our Easter basket inspiration below.

A themed bucket filled with your child’s favorite goodies will be a sweet delight for them on Easter morning! This unicorn bucket and this dino bucket can be saved and used for outdoor summer fun, as toy storage in their rooms, or as a special snack bucket in the pantry!

Fill with their favorite candy and toys, bubbles, fun activities like crayons or Play Doh, lip balms, and an Easter-inspired book or two!

Peeps are an Easter must-have (we love these rainbow pops and marshmallow candies), and a cool new toy like Hot Wheels and a how-to book for the holiday is perfect for the little ones!

These interactive smart watches (Spiderman and LOL Surprise) usually retail for $50 EACH, but Kristy was able to grab both for $11!!! If you’re not already part of our Facebook group, join now so you don’t miss out on more awesome deals like these!! And check out our daily deals on our website, too!

“Summer Fun” is an adorable idea for Easter baskets! These float baskets will get the kids excited for pool and beach time when the weather gets warmer, and they can be tailored for any age! This unicorn float (similar) is super cute for a toddler or young girl!

Stuff it with a beach/pool towel, a bathing suit, sunglasses, crafts, bubbles, and candy/snacks!

Here is another one! A flamingo float is another great option for a young girl…pair it up with a tie-dye towel and a pretty striped bathing suit!

Candy, snacks, a bubble blaster, and a princess activity book make this float even more exciting!

This pineapple float (similar) screams summer and it’s ideal for any age! Don’t forget the swimsuit and towel!

Of course, fill it with candy and snacks, bubbles, and an activity pad!

How cute?! This turtle float is just darling for a little boy! Include a beach towel and swim shorts for the ultimate summer package.

For the really young ones, a little candy and some snacks, a fidget popper, and bath crayons make perfect fillers!

For more inspiration, see our Easter basket ideas from last year here and check out our Amazon list of Easter basket fillers here!

If food is your love language, these Valentine’s Day-inspired recipes are the perfect treat for you and your someone (or someones) special to celebrate the love this year. They’re perfectly festive with their pink and red colors and sweet, tasty flavors. See our Valentine’s Day recipes below.

Strawberry Crunch Tres Leches Cake

This strawberry crunch tres leches cake is a sweet treat with a fruity spin. Fluffy, creamy, and crunchy, this cake is melt-in-your-mouth ahhhh-mazing.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 box strawberry cake mix
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup butter
• 18 Golden Oreos
• 1 packet of strawberry Jello

DIRECTIONS:

• Bake strawberry cake according to instructions on box and let cool for one hour
• In a bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1 cup of heavy cream
• Poke holes in top of cooled cake and pour milk mixture over top
• Let cake soak for at least four hours (the longer the better – preferably overnight!)
• To make icing, blend 1 cup of heavy cream with sugar and vanilla (it will take some time to get fluffy…if it’s runny, keep blending)
• Crush Oreos and place in bowl
• Pour Jello packet into a separate bowl
• Melt butter and pour half over crushed Oreos and half into Jello powder and mix
• Combine Oreo mixture and Jello mixture and stir
• Ice cake and top with Oreo/Jello mixture
• Enjoy!

Valentine’s Dessert Dip

This quick and pretty pink dessert dip is as easy to make as it is delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 container Cool Whip
• 1 vanilla pudding cup
• 1 container cream cheese frosting
• Strawberry syrup for coloring
• Strawberry wafers

DIRECTIONS:

• Mix Cool Whip, pudding, and frosting together in bowl until blended
• Add strawberry syrup for coloring
• Crush strawberry wafers and add to mix
• Pour mixture in cup and top with more strawberry wafers
• Enjoy with vanilla wafers or strawberries!

Three-Ingredient Cookies

Three simple ingredients and you’ve got yourself a mouthwatering dessert to die for!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 box cake mix (you can use any kind but we love pink for the holiday!)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Frosting (optional)
• Add-ins of choice (chocolate chips, walnuts, etc.)

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 350°
• Stir cake mix, eggs, and oil in a bowl
• Add in any extras you would like and mix thoroughly
• Place balls of dough on parchment-lined baking sheet
• Bake for 10-12 minutes
• Remove from oven and let cool before topping with frosting (if you choose)
• Enjoy!!

See more Valentine’s Day snack ideas here!

If food is your love language, these Valentine’s Day-inspired recipes are the perfect treat for you and your someone (or someones) special to celebrate the love this year. They’re perfectly festive with their pink and red colors and sweet, tasty flavors. See our Valentine’s Day recipes below.

Strawberry Crunch Tres Leches Cake

This strawberry crunch tres leches cake is a sweet treat with a fruity spin. Fluffy, creamy, and crunchy, this cake is melt-in-your-mouth ahhhh-mazing.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 box strawberry cake mix
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup butter
• 18 Golden Oreos
• 1 packet of strawberry Jello

DIRECTIONS:

• Bake strawberry cake according to instructions on box and let cool for one hour
• In a bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1 cup of heavy cream
• Poke holes in top of cooled cake and pour milk mixture over top
• Let cake soak for at least four hours (the longer the better – preferably overnight!)
• To make icing, blend 1 cup of heavy cream with sugar and vanilla (it will take some time to get fluffy…if it’s runny, keep blending)
• Crush Oreos and place in bowl
• Pour Jello packet into a separate bowl
• Melt butter and pour half over crushed Oreos and half into Jello powder and mix
• Combine Oreo mixture and Jello mixture and stir
• Ice cake and top with Oreo/Jello mixture
• Enjoy!

Valentine’s Dessert Dip

This quick and pretty pink dessert dip is as easy to make as it is delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 container Cool Whip
• 1 vanilla pudding cup
• 1 container cream cheese frosting
• Strawberry syrup for coloring
• Strawberry wafers

DIRECTIONS:

• Mix Cool Whip, pudding, and frosting together in bowl until blended
• Add strawberry syrup for coloring
• Crush strawberry wafers and add to mix
• Pour mixture in cup and top with more strawberry wafers
• Enjoy with vanilla wafers or strawberries!

Three-Ingredient Cookies

Three simple ingredients and you’ve got yourself a mouthwatering dessert to die for!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 box cake mix (you can use any kind but we love pink for the holiday!)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Frosting (optional)
• Add-ins of choice (chocolate chips, walnuts, etc.)

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 350°
• Stir cake mix, eggs, and oil in a bowl
• Add in any extras you would like and mix thoroughly
• Place balls of dough on parchment-lined baking sheet
• Bake for 10-12 minutes
• Remove from oven and let cool before topping with frosting (if you choose)
• Enjoy!!

See more Valentine’s Day snack ideas here!

Cupid is polishing his bow and sharpening his arrows and getting ready to spread some love! We’re getting in on the fun with our own Valentine’s Day cheer – these DIY goody bags are a great alternative to plain old Valentine’s Day cards in your kiddo’s classroom, but they’re also perfect for sharing a little love around the office or your neighborhood. See our Valentine’s Day goody bag ideas below.

Grab all of your supplies and get the assembly line ready! We’ve got major heart eyes for all of this pink and red love-inspired goodness.

We love some perfectly portioned mini snack packs for snack time or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Pretzels, animal crackers, cheese puffs, or fruit snacks are all great options!

How cool are these monster truck Valentine’s cards?! These are perfect for your little racing fan.

These heart-tastic cellophane bags make it easy to wrap all your goodies up and will make handing them out on Valentine’s Day effortless!

Here’s another fun idea! Put all of your treats in a to-go cup (complete with stickers and stamps) and finish off with a pencil in place of straw. So cute for the classroom!

And if you’re bringing your goody bags to the classroom, don’t forget about teacher!! These chocolate truffles in an apple-shaped box are a sweet Valentine’s Day treat for the head of the classroom.

Voila! And there you have it. A little bit of love all wrapped up in a pretty package, ready for wherever you’re planning to spread smiles and warm hearts.

Cupid is polishing his bow and sharpening his arrows and getting ready to spread some love! We’re getting in on the fun with our own Valentine’s Day cheer – these DIY goody bags are a great alternative to plain old Valentine’s Day cards in your kiddo’s classroom, but they’re also perfect for sharing a little love around the office or your neighborhood. See our Valentine’s Day goody bag ideas below.

Grab all of your supplies and get the assembly line ready! We’ve got major heart eyes for all of this pink and red love-inspired goodness.

We love some perfectly portioned mini snack packs for snack time or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Pretzels, animal crackers, cheese puffs, or fruit snacks are all great options!

How cool are these monster truck Valentine’s cards?! These are perfect for your little racing fan.

These heart-tastic cellophane bags make it easy to wrap all your goodies up and will make handing them out on Valentine’s Day effortless!

Here’s another fun idea! Put all of your treats in a to-go cup (complete with stickers and stamps) and finish off with a pencil in place of straw. So cute for the classroom!

And if you’re bringing your goody bags to the classroom, don’t forget about teacher!! These chocolate truffles in an apple-shaped box are a sweet Valentine’s Day treat for the head of the classroom.

Voila! And there you have it. A little bit of love all wrapped up in a pretty package, ready for wherever you’re planning to spread smiles and warm hearts.

Valentine’s Day is coming up soon and if you’re shopping for the perfect gift for that special someone, we’re here to help! This is a day to show your adoration and appreciation for your loved ones, and a thoughtful gift can really make someone’s day. You don’t have to go overboard, and you don’t have to spend a lot – sweet and simple is a great way to go. See our Valentine’s Day gift guides for her and for him below.

For Her

Give her a sweet and sentimental gift like this “What I Love About You” book, or something traditional like Godiva chocolates or an eternal rose.

Gift your glamour queen a gift she’ll love as much as you love her – this Elemis Glam & Glow set or this Madly Truly Deeply eyeshadow palette are both lovely options.

Give her something luxurious like a satin pajama set or a satin pillowcase set so she can get that much-deserved beauty sleep!

Or gift her something thoughtful and dainty like a delicious smelling candle or a beautiful rose quartz necklace.

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For Him

Give him a suave gift like a sophisticated cologne or this bodywash set so he can look good, smell good, and feel good, or a massage gun so he can unwind and relax.

Give him the gift of style with a fleece quarter zip, wool socks, or a classy watch.

Gift him this tender-hearted adventure book for couples so he can record all of your special moments together and will have a little help coming up with ideas for date night!

Or give him a manly man gift like a “Bachelor Pad” candle or beef jerky gift box!

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Valentine’s Day is coming up soon and if you’re shopping for the perfect gift for that special someone, we’re here to help! This is a day to show your adoration and appreciation for your loved ones, and a thoughtful gift can really make someone’s day. You don’t have to go overboard, and you don’t have to spend a lot – sweet and simple is a great way to go. See our Valentine’s Day gift guides for her and for him below.

For Her

Give her a sweet and sentimental gift like this “What I Love About You” book, or something traditional like Godiva chocolates or an eternal rose.

Gift your glamour queen a gift she’ll love as much as you love her – this Elemis Glam & Glow set or this Madly Truly Deeply eyeshadow palette are both lovely options.

Give her something luxurious like a satin pajama set or a satin pillowcase set so she can get that much-deserved beauty sleep!

Or gift her something thoughtful and dainty like a delicious smelling candle or a beautiful rose quartz necklace.

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For Him

Give him a suave gift like a sophisticated cologne or this bodywash set so he can look good, smell good, and feel good, or a massage gun so he can unwind and relax.

Give him the gift of style with a fleece quarter zip, wool socks, or a classy watch.

Gift him this tender-hearted adventure book for couples so he can record all of your special moments together and will have a little help coming up with ideas for date night!

Or give him a manly man gift like a “Bachelor Pad” candle or beef jerky gift box!

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Okay seriously, what would we do without Target? This favorite retailer hits the spot every time without doing too much damage to our bank accounts…as long as we exhibit a tiny bit of self-control. Whether we’re looking for something for a little home refresh or unique and classy holiday decor, Target always has what we need (and what we didn’t even know we needed, too). We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Valentine’s Day decor from Target. Check it out below!

Love is in the air! And splashed all throughout our home with this fun, heartwarming decor. Welcome guests with this sweet doormat, pile the couches with adorable throw pillows, adorn the walls with Valentine’s-themed garland and signs, and stack the shelves with cute decor – then start every day with this endearing mug filled with your favorite morning beverage.

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Okay seriously, what would we do without Target? This favorite retailer hits the spot every time without doing too much damage to our bank accounts…as long as we exhibit a tiny bit of self-control. Whether we’re looking for something for a little home refresh or unique and classy holiday decor, Target always has what we need (and what we didn’t even know we needed, too). We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Valentine’s Day decor from Target. Check it out below!

Love is in the air! And splashed all throughout our home with this fun, heartwarming decor. Welcome guests with this sweet doormat, pile the couches with adorable throw pillows, adorn the walls with Valentine’s-themed garland and signs, and stack the shelves with cute decor – then start every day with this endearing mug filled with your favorite morning beverage.

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It’s the final countdown to Christmas and as we approach Christmas Eve, the excitement and anticipation are as palpable as ever! The elves are wrapping the last gifts and loading Santa’s sleigh, and the reindeer are warming up their legs for the long journey ahead. While the North Pole is in full swing, Kristy’s family is celebrating with some pretty fun traditions. See their Christmas Eve customs below.

First thing’s first – what are we wearing?! Coordinating family outfits are a must-have for our Christmas Eve get-together, and this year we went with a camel, black, and cream color palette. Gorgeous hues for the winter, we also used these outfits for new family photos at a Christmas tree farm!

I went with a camel cowlneck sweater dress with black tights and black knee-high boots, and I chose a cream quarter zip pullover with black jeans for my husband! For my kiddos, complementary outfits – a black sweater and camel pants for my son and a black and cream checkered dress with black leggings for my daughter.

Every year on Christmas Eve, our Elves on the Shelf bring my children the “elf box”. After spending all night with family, my kids come home to find the boxes waiting under the tree. They are filled with all of the necessities for Christmas Eve night and specially curated to their favorite obsessions of the moment.

My favorite part of these boxes is the special ornaments they receive for their Christmas tree! Every year when we decorate their tree, we can reflect back on the year we were obsessed with Minnie Mouse or Spiderman…cue the tears. The boxes always have a new pair of pajamas to wear for Christmas morning, a Christmas book we can read before bed, some hot cocoa to go with the Christmas story, and a little figure or plush of their favorite character (since they can’t play or go to sleep with the ornaments). This year our elves brought a little memorabilia to remind the kiddos that they’ll be back next year, and it’s so adorable! 

It’s been our favorite tradition for the last 6 years and I can’t imagine it’s going to stop, even when they’re adults and they have their own kids!!

And while traditions are usually tried-and-true, sometimes you need to introduce new ones to spice things up! This year, we’re implementing the Saran Wrap gift ball, and this one is definitely going to be a quick family favorite. How does it work? You take a bunch of small gag gifts (pictured below), and you wrap them in Saran Wrap around and around and around until you have a giant wrapped ball of goodies!

Everyone sits in a circle and the first person to go dons oven mitts (yes, they must be worn!). The person to the starter’s left rolls two dice until they roll doubles – as they’re rolling, the oven mitt wearer unwraps the ball to reveal gifts, and whatever they unwrap they keep! Once the dice roller rolls doubles, the ball is passed to left and the game continues until all the gifts have been unwrapped! This is definitely going to make for a few laughs and a lot of chaos.

These are some of the things wrapped up in this year’s Saran Wrap ball! I included candy, gift cards, scratch off tickets, beauty products, games, and more!! I’m so excited to start a new family tradition and make tons more memories.

Thanks for reading! What are some of your holiday family traditions? Let us know in the comments below xo.

It’s the final countdown to Christmas and as we approach Christmas Eve, the excitement and anticipation are as palpable as ever! The elves are wrapping the last gifts and loading Santa’s sleigh, and the reindeer are warming up their legs for the long journey ahead. While the North Pole is in full swing, Kristy’s family is celebrating with some pretty fun traditions. See their Christmas Eve customs below.

First thing’s first – what are we wearing?! Coordinating family outfits are a must-have for our Christmas Eve get-together, and this year we went with a camel, black, and cream color palette. Gorgeous hues for the winter, we also used these outfits for new family photos at a Christmas tree farm!

I went with a camel cowlneck sweater dress with black tights and black knee-high boots, and I chose a cream quarter zip pullover with black jeans for my husband! For my kiddos, complementary outfits – a black sweater and camel pants for my son and a black and cream checkered dress with black leggings for my daughter.

Every year on Christmas Eve, our Elves on the Shelf bring my children the “elf box”. After spending all night with family, my kids come home to find the boxes waiting under the tree. They are filled with all of the necessities for Christmas Eve night and specially curated to their favorite obsessions of the moment.

My favorite part of these boxes is the special ornaments they receive for their Christmas tree! Every year when we decorate their tree, we can reflect back on the year we were obsessed with Minnie Mouse or Spiderman…cue the tears. The boxes always have a new pair of pajamas to wear for Christmas morning, a Christmas book we can read before bed, some hot cocoa to go with the Christmas story, and a little figure or plush of their favorite character (since they can’t play or go to sleep with the ornaments). This year our elves brought a little memorabilia to remind the kiddos that they’ll be back next year, and it’s so adorable! 

It’s been our favorite tradition for the last 6 years and I can’t imagine it’s going to stop, even when they’re adults and they have their own kids!!

And while traditions are usually tried-and-true, sometimes you need to introduce new ones to spice things up! This year, we’re implementing the Saran Wrap gift ball, and this one is definitely going to be a quick family favorite. How does it work? You take a bunch of small gag gifts (pictured below), and you wrap them in Saran Wrap around and around and around until you have a giant wrapped ball of goodies!

Everyone sits in a circle and the first person to go dons oven mitts (yes, they must be worn!). The person to the starter’s left rolls two dice until they roll doubles – as they’re rolling, the oven mitt wearer unwraps the ball to reveal gifts, and whatever they unwrap they keep! Once the dice roller rolls doubles, the ball is passed to left and the game continues until all the gifts have been unwrapped! This is definitely going to make for a few laughs and a lot of chaos.

These are some of the things wrapped up in this year’s Saran Wrap ball! I included candy, gift cards, scratch off tickets, beauty products, games, and more!! I’m so excited to start a new family tradition and make tons more memories.

Thanks for reading! What are some of your holiday family traditions? Let us know in the comments below xo.

The holidays are definitely a great excuse to treat yo self, and that includes indulging on the sweets! Whether you’ve got a holiday party with friends or family, showing up with some delicious cookies in hand is sure to make you the guest of honor. Kristy spent some serious time baking treats for her whole family, and these cookie recipes are definitely drool-worthy. And everyone knows dessert goes straight to the soul, so go ahead and enjoy guilt-free. See Kristy’s holiday cookie recipes below.

Cool Whip Cookies

These cool whip cookies are fluffy and a fabulous treat for the family! The best part? You can use any kind of cake mix to tailor them to your favorite flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 box of cake mix – any flavor (I used red velvet)
• 8oz cool whip 
• 1 egg 
• Powdered sugar

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°
• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl
• Drop by spoonful into powdered sugar 
• Place on cookie sheet (I lined with parchment paper) 
• Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes and cool before removing from cookie sheet

Cinnamon Nut Palmiers

These flaky cinnamon-tastic Palmiers are a little sweet, a little nutty, and a whole lotta yummy.

Ingredients:

• Frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
• 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (I used candied pecans)
• 1/4 cup sugar, divided 
• 1 large egg 
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400° 
• Sprinkle 2 tbsp of sugar on work surface, unfold pastry sheets and roll into 16″x12” rectangle 
• Whisk together egg and 1 tbsp water, brush the tops of pastry sheet with 1/2 the egg mixture 
• Combine cinnamon, pecans, and 2 tbsp of sugar and sprinkle over pastry 
• Starting at each shorter end, roll the pastry up tightly, jelly roll fashion to meet in the center – brush each pastry with remaining egg mixture
• Cut each roll into 1/2” thick slices and place 2” apart on lightly greased baking sheet 
• Bake for 10 minutes or until golden
• Cool cookies for 5 minutes before removing them from baking sheet
• Cool for an additional 10-15 minutes

Cherry Truffles

A fruity, rich treat for all of your holiday parties! These cherry truffles are creamy and chocolate-y and are sugary with a slightly tart twist.

Ingredients:

• 8oz cream cheese 
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels, melted
• 3/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1/4 cup cherry preserves (I used Bonne Maman) 
• Powdered sugar 

Directions:

• Beat cream cheese at medium with an electric mixer until fluffy
• Add in melted chocolate, beating until smooth
• Stir in cookie crumbs and cherry preserves
• Cover and chill for one hour
• Shape mixture into 1” balls and roll into powdered sugar 
• Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freeze for up to 2 months

Chocolate Chip Cookies

A must-have classic! The chocolate chip cookie is the accountable cookie that always tastes delicious and always feels like home. Make sure you have a good supply of these on-hand for the holidays!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar 
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup melted butter 
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (I swear by Watkins clear vanilla) 
• 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour 
• 1/2 tsp baking soda 
• 4oz milk or semisweet chocolate chunks 
• 4oz dark chocolate chunks 

Directions:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, salt, and butter until a paste has formed
• Whisk in the egg and vanilla, beating until light ribbons fall off the whisk.
• Sift in the flour and baking soda, then fold mixture with a spatula (be careful not to over mix) 
• Fold in the chocolate chunks 
• Chill dough for 30 minutes 
• Preheat oven to 350° 
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper 
• Scoop dough with ice cream scoop and place on baking sheet 4” apart (2” from edges so cookies can spread evenly) 
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges have started to lightly brown 
• Let cool completely and enjoy!

The holidays are definitely a great excuse to treat yo self, and that includes indulging on the sweets! Whether you’ve got a holiday party with friends or family, showing up with some delicious cookies in hand is sure to make you the guest of honor. Kristy spent some serious time baking treats for her whole family, and these cookie recipes are definitely drool-worthy. And everyone knows dessert goes straight to the soul, so go ahead and enjoy guilt-free. See Kristy’s holiday cookie recipes below.

Cool Whip Cookies

These cool whip cookies are fluffy and a fabulous treat for the family! The best part? You can use any kind of cake mix to tailor them to your favorite flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 box of cake mix – any flavor (I used red velvet)
• 8oz cool whip 
• 1 egg 
• Powdered sugar

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°
• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl
• Drop by spoonful into powdered sugar 
• Place on cookie sheet (I lined with parchment paper) 
• Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes and cool before removing from cookie sheet

Cinnamon Nut Palmiers

These flaky cinnamon-tastic Palmiers are a little sweet, a little nutty, and a whole lotta yummy.

Ingredients:

• Frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
• 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (I used candied pecans)
• 1/4 cup sugar, divided 
• 1 large egg 
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400° 
• Sprinkle 2 tbsp of sugar on work surface, unfold pastry sheets and roll into 16″x12” rectangle 
• Whisk together egg and 1 tbsp water, brush the tops of pastry sheet with 1/2 the egg mixture 
• Combine cinnamon, pecans, and 2 tbsp of sugar and sprinkle over pastry 
• Starting at each shorter end, roll the pastry up tightly, jelly roll fashion to meet in the center – brush each pastry with remaining egg mixture
• Cut each roll into 1/2” thick slices and place 2” apart on lightly greased baking sheet 
• Bake for 10 minutes or until golden
• Cool cookies for 5 minutes before removing them from baking sheet
• Cool for an additional 10-15 minutes

Cherry Truffles

A fruity, rich treat for all of your holiday parties! These cherry truffles are creamy and chocolate-y and are sugary with a slightly tart twist.

Ingredients:

• 8oz cream cheese 
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels, melted
• 3/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1/4 cup cherry preserves (I used Bonne Maman) 
• Powdered sugar 

Directions:

• Beat cream cheese at medium with an electric mixer until fluffy
• Add in melted chocolate, beating until smooth
• Stir in cookie crumbs and cherry preserves
• Cover and chill for one hour
• Shape mixture into 1” balls and roll into powdered sugar 
• Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freeze for up to 2 months

Chocolate Chip Cookies

A must-have classic! The chocolate chip cookie is the accountable cookie that always tastes delicious and always feels like home. Make sure you have a good supply of these on-hand for the holidays!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar 
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup melted butter 
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (I swear by Watkins clear vanilla) 
• 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour 
• 1/2 tsp baking soda 
• 4oz milk or semisweet chocolate chunks 
• 4oz dark chocolate chunks 

Directions:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, salt, and butter until a paste has formed
• Whisk in the egg and vanilla, beating until light ribbons fall off the whisk.
• Sift in the flour and baking soda, then fold mixture with a spatula (be careful not to over mix) 
• Fold in the chocolate chunks 
• Chill dough for 30 minutes 
• Preheat oven to 350° 
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper 
• Scoop dough with ice cream scoop and place on baking sheet 4” apart (2” from edges so cookies can spread evenly) 
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges have started to lightly brown 
• Let cool completely and enjoy!

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Shop Last-Minute Holiday Decor

It’s not too late to deck the halls!! If you’re hosting this holiday season but feel like you could use just a few more things to make your home more festive, Amazon has got you covered! These last-minute holiday decor items are gorgeous, inexpensive, and sure to bring the Christmas cheer! See our roundup of last-minute holiday decor from Amazon below.

Dress up your shelves and tables with these sleek tree figurines, a seasonally scented candle, or this foliage-topped lantern!

Adorn your walls or mantle with this mistletoe sign, a red berry wreath, or these cozy cable-knit stockings.

And get ready to snuggle with this red “believe” pillow cover and plaid blanket, or this black Christmas tree pillow cover and green knit throw.

Shop Last-Minute Holiday Decor

Once the stockings are hung by the chimney with care, it’s time to fill them with lots of little gifts that will put a smile on your family members’ faces. These stocking stuffers from Amazon are inexpensive but super convenient, and they will all ship and arrive before Christmas! Shop our stocking stuffer gift guide below.

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Stuff those stocking with useful little goodies like an electric lighter, beard bib, spiral hair ties, or multitool pen; a fun gift like a Monopoly card game, Sriracha slap game, or a craft cocktail kit; a cozy gift like fuzzy socks or silky scrunchies; or a beauty product like beard oil, a lip mask, or facial spray.

And check out Kristy’s roundup of hundreds of stocking stuffers from Amazon here!!

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Once the stockings are hung by the chimney with care, it’s time to fill them with lots of little gifts that will put a smile on your family members’ faces. These stocking stuffers from Amazon are inexpensive but super convenient, and they will all ship and arrive before Christmas! Shop our stocking stuffer gift guide below.

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12

Stuff those stocking with useful little goodies like an electric lighter, beard bib, spiral hair ties, or multitool pen; a fun gift like a Monopoly card game, Sriracha slap game, or a craft cocktail kit; a cozy gift like fuzzy socks or silky scrunchies; or a beauty product like beard oil, a lip mask, or facial spray.

And check out Kristy’s roundup of hundreds of stocking stuffers from Amazon here!!

Shop All 2022 Gift Guides

• Gift Guide for Her
• Gift Guide for Him
• Gift Guide for Kids
• Gift Guide for Grandparents
• Splurge Gift Guide
• Under $50 Gift Guide

Thanks for reading! Stay tuned for more gift guides all holiday season long!