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Holidays

Melchor, one of the three wise men, on a float in a 3 King's Day procession in Spain

Three Kings Day, Día de los Reyes Magos, in Spain (& the 12 Days of Christmas)

December 27, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Christmas doesn’t end on the 25th! In fact, that’s when the twelve days of Christmas begin! Christmas ends after Three Kings Day on the …

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3 different types of turrón on a rustic looking wooden cutting board.

Top Traditional Spanish Christmas Foods

December 18, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Christmas time in Spain focuses on delicious, high-quality food. Hopefully, this comprehensive list of traditional Spanish Christmas foods and recipes …

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A plate full of homemade marzipan candy figures next to a baking sheet filled with them.

How to Make Marzipan Candy Figures (Figuras de Mazapán)

December 17, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Simple to make, yet impressive in appearance, marzipan candy figures, or “figuras de Mazapán” are one of the most popular Christmas …

Read moreHow to Make Marzipan Candy Figures (Figuras de Mazapán)
Overhead view of 3 bars of homemade gingerbread soap with some mini gingerbread man shaped soaps

Easy Gingerbread Soap Recipe

December 16, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The perfect stocking stuffer, this homemade gingerbread soap is easy enough for beginners to make. It has a lovely fragrance that reminds you of the …

Read moreEasy Gingerbread Soap Recipe
Two homemade blue cloth gift pouches with painted snowflakes designs and embellished with rhinestones.

How to Paint a Snowflake Christmas Gift Pouch

December 15, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Save the waste of wrapping paper by using beautiful reusable gift pouches. Learn how to paint a snowflake gift pouch made from recycled t-shirt …

Read moreHow to Paint a Snowflake Christmas Gift Pouch
A group of homemade paper snowflakes on a counter with a pair of scissors

How to Make Paper Snowflakes (and How to Use Them)

December 13, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Decorate the house or make other fun projects with these simple paper snowflakes. Learn how easy it is to make this classic holiday project and how to …

Read moreHow to Make Paper Snowflakes (and How to Use Them)
A closeup of a homemade sugar lip scrub in a small aluminum tin in front of a homemade sugar body scrub.

DIY Brown Sugar Lip Scrub or Polish

December 11, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Exfoliate dry lips, bringing out their natural, healthy glow with this DIY brown sugar lip scrub. It’s super simple to make and makes a nice …

Read moreDIY Brown Sugar Lip Scrub or Polish
3 homemade applesauce cinnamon ornaments, one hanging from a tree and two on a white plate

Homemade Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments

December 9, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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With a lovely scent and a rustic charm, cinnamon ornaments are easy and fun to make. They’re a beautiful craft to make alone or with kids. Start …

Read moreHomemade Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments
A Thanksgiving centerpiece shaped like a turkey that holds appetizer skewers.

Thanksgiving Appetizer Skewers

November 20, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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How to make a turkey display for Thanksgiving appetizer skewers. Kids will love this project, and it may even help them eat their veggies. One day, …

Read moreThanksgiving Appetizer Skewers
Overhead view of 9 handmade Christmas cards using photos

Christmas Card Photo Ideas

November 19, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Send personalized Christmas cards with fun photos using these handmade and printed card ideas. Included are ideas for taking Christmas photos with …

Read moreChristmas Card Photo Ideas
A homemade Captain America shield next to homemade boots and homemade costume

How to Make a Captain America Shield

October 25, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making a superhero costume couldn’t be complete without the right props! Find out how to make a Captain America shield easily by repurposing …

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A young boy in a Superman costume and a boy in a Batman costume

Easy Homemade Superhero Costume: Batman & Superman

October 23, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Need a last-minute Halloween costume, or just want to make an easy superhero costume? These homemade batman and superman costumes can be whipped up in …

Read moreEasy Homemade Superhero Costume: Batman & Superman
Homemade Captain America Boots made from duct tape on a homemade Captain America shield

DIY Superhero Boots (Two Methods)

October 21, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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No homemade superhero costume would be complete without some DIY superhero boots. I’ll show you two quick and easy methods to make costume boots …

Read moreDIY Superhero Boots (Two Methods)
An orange homemade trick-or-treat bag decorated with a Jack-o-lantern face.

DIY Trick or Treat Bag

October 16, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Upcycle an old t-shirt into a DIY trick or treat bag in a matter of minutes and then let the kids help decorate it with homemade craft foam stamps. …

Read moreDIY Trick or Treat Bag
two bowls of a roasted pumpkin soup garnished with fresh sage and caramelized onions.

Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Red Peppers and Caramelized Onions

October 11, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Roasted red peppers and caramelized onions meld together and provide the flavor punch to this savory roasted pumpkin soup recipe, perfect for warming …

Read moreRoasted Pumpkin Soup with Red Peppers and Caramelized Onions
Homemade turrón de Jijona (soft almond nougat) on a black slate platter with small pieces cut from it.

Turrón de Jijona Recipe (Soft Spanish Almond Nougat)

December 16, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Homemade with toasted almonds and honey, this turrón de Jijona recipe will allow you to enjoy the sweet, smooth, popular Spanish Christmas …

Read moreTurrón de Jijona Recipe (Soft Spanish Almond Nougat)
A tablet of homemade turrçon de Alicante (Hard Spanish almond nougat) wrapped in paper and decorated with baker's twine.

Turrón de Alicante Recipe (Spanish Hard Almond nougat)

December 14, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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One of Spain’s most popular Christmas treats, turrón is an almond nougat made with almonds and honey. Today I’ll share my recipe …

Read moreTurrón de Alicante Recipe (Spanish Hard Almond nougat)
Round peppermint soaps that look like peppermint candies on a black background with Christmas lights.

Christmas Candy Peppermint Soap

December 8, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This fun holiday peppermint soap looks like peppermint candy. Its festive appearance makes it perfect for Christmas time, but that doesn’t mean …

Read moreChristmas Candy Peppermint Soap
A slice of pumpkin pie on a plate in front of the rest of the pie

Easy, No-Bake Paleo Pumpkin Pie Recipe

November 4, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Super quick and easy to make, this no-bake paleo pumpkin pie can be whipped together in under 15 minutes, and is the perfect ending to your …

Read moreEasy, No-Bake Paleo Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Two homemade mantecados or polvoron cookies on a plate with one broken open to reveal the smooth texture inside.

Mantecados & Spanish Polvorón Recipe (Grain free, Gluten Free)

December 2, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This mantecado and Spanish polvorón recipe will allow even those following a gluten free or grain free diet to enjoy these soft and crumbly …

Read moreMantecados & Spanish Polvorón Recipe (Grain free, Gluten Free)
A stack of homemade marble photo coasters wrapped with organza ribbons for gifting placed beside a cup of coffee that's on top of a homemade marble photo coaster.

DIY Marble Photo Coasters

November 10, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Several years ago, before my son was born, I worked for a few hours each weekday at a friend’s nursery school to help them out at the start of …

Read moreDIY Marble Photo Coasters
An assortment of homemade mantecados and polvorones on a black slate plate.

Mantecados and Polvorones: Typical Spanish Christmas Cookies Recipe

December 11, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Soft and crumbly, mantecados and polvorones are the most popular Christmas cookies here in Spain. Learn how to make them at home with this recipe. …

Read moreMantecados and Polvorones: Typical Spanish Christmas Cookies Recipe
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