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CHRISTMAS CRAFT/DIY PARTY

THIRD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT PARTY

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This past weekend I had the girls over for our 3rd Annual Girls Christmas Craft Party. This is a day I started three years back and has become a tradition that we have kept going these past few years. This year I wasn’t sure if we were going to end up doing it because my husband and I sold our house and moved in November therefore it’s been a few hectic weeks!

The craft day is open to everyone and the attendance list changes yearly. Not everyone can make each event but it’s fun to get together when possible. Each year I have planned a specific craft that we do together as a group. The first year was making our own various Christmas themed lip and body scrubs and epsom salts for the bath.  Last year we made Christmas wreaths and this year we made homemade soaps/gift bows to give out for presents (and keep for ourselves too of course!). It’s always fun to brainstorm new ideas and to get together during this busy season. Next year I may need to recreate my homemade chocolates because they were delicious and would be so much to do together! 

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CHRISTMAS DRINKS

CHRISTMAS HOT CHOCOLATE BAR

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If you read my Entertaining Bucket List post a few weeks back you may recognize the drink idea below. One of my points for the Christmas season was to “host an epic hot chocolate bar with toppings galore” which is exactly what I am doing. As you may already know I love a good “diy” and this one is no exception. Whether serving just for two people as shown below or creating for a whole group – I absolutely love getting creative with the toppings and seeing what people put together.

Nothing beats a cozy winter day inside cuddling up with a blanket and some hot chocolate. I have been dreaming of having a Christmas hot chocolate in my hands and finally tis the season! Plan your perfect cozy night in with the setup below!

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♥ JMS HEARTS ♥

♥ JMS HEARTS ♥ ISSUE 6

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Ahhh…I think it’s perfect that this JMS Hearts falls on Cyber Monday this week! So many good entertaining finds this season and I can’t wait to share all of them! Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend is the best time to shop for your entertaining needs since all the sales are on anyways – no point in paying full price next week!

I love this time of the year – everything feels so cozy and warm and I feel this is mainly due to the way we decorate our homes throughout the holiday season. On top of the fun Christmas decor, all our parties feel glamorous and special due to the extra touches that fill the home such as gold-rimmed glasses or festive platters. Below are a few items that caught my eye for the holiday season and I think they would make a perfect addition in the home this year!

If you are new here –  JMS HEARTS is a feature that I have created which showcases all my favourite entertaining finds for the season….aka everything that I heart ♥!

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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINING BUCKETLIST

ENTERTAINING BUCKET LIST: CHRISTMAS EDITION

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This Entertaining Bucketlist is one of my favourites to write because I absolutely love Christmas! I am definitely the person to start celebrating November 1st and truly enjoy every aspect of the holiday. From the twinkling lights to the upbeat Christmas songs – how can you NOT be in a good mood! Christmas is my favourite holiday hands down and I cannot wait to start celebrating and decorating. I am a little behind in my decorating because we have been in the middle of a move but I cannot wait to get started on the house and tree soon!

If you are new here, I created the seasonal Entertaining Bucket List because every season throughout the year brings on new adventures and fun activities to be tackled. I love me a good bucket list and I have seen so many pop up on Pinterest lately. They are pretty much all encompassing which is great but I wanted to create a special one for entertaining specifically. Most of the items I want to do each month involve friends, family and food so it’s a perfect fit! You can do the below on your own but having people over to enjoy the activities makes it that more special.

Whether you add these items to your main bucket list for Christmas or keep them separate – they are sure to be a lot of fun for all!

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BABY SHOWER PRINTABLES

BABY WORD SCRABBLE FREE PRINTABLE

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Baby showers are a great way to get friends and family together to celebrate mom to be! This is such a special time in the families life and people love getting together to celebrate the occasion. If you have ever put together a baby shower (or bridal shower etc.) you know exactly how much work goes into planning and executing the event. After spending hours on the decorations and food, the last thing you need to worry about is if people will interact with each other or if the room will be silent!

Having a few party games is always helpful in breaking that silent lul that can happen when the crowd is filled with random strangers! I always like to have a few games on hand to use when the room needs a pick me up! Hosting events like these can be a little difficult because various groups of people need to mingle together and stay entertained.

For this weeks post, I have created a free baby shower party game printable for you to use at your next baby shower event. I hope the group has fun playing it!

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What are your favourite baby shower games? Comment below!

Make sure to tag #jmsentertaining to show us your baby shower gameplay!

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