33 DIY Gift Wrap Ideas for the Holidays

By Brittni • posted on 12/22/2025

DIY paper wrapped gifts and so much more. This is the ultimate DIY wrapping guide.

When I was a kid, wrapping presents was my favorite holiday activity. No joke! And it’s still one of things I look forward to most each year, as strange as that may seem.

So, I put together a HUGE gift guide filled with ALL of the things anyone could need for wrapping gifts. If you’ve procrastinating on wrapping your gifts until now, you might just need this DIY gift wrapping guide.

Click through for all my faves – 29 DIY wrapping paper, gift tag, gift topper, and printable ideas for wrapping presents this holiday season. And if you need any suggestions for xmas presents, I have those too.

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Delicious Shortbread Bars with Berries and Oats

By Brittni • posted on 12/19/2025

Shortbread bars with a berry good twist! The combination of flavors is too tasty to resist.

stacked berry shortbread bars with spoon and berries surronding the bars

These mixed berry oat bars have a sweet, buttery shortbread crust, that’s then filled with a tangy berry sauce. Making it ideal for both breakfast and dessert, especially this time of year.

You can use any combination of berries you like to create the gooey, jammy center. And when paired with the most irresistible oat shortbread crust, these bars are a must-try recipe. Plus, they make great edible gifts this xmas as well.

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42 Cool Gifts for Parents and In-Laws

By Brittni • posted on 12/16/2025

Cool gifts for parents and in-laws, that they’ll actually love! Separated into his, hers, and joint gift ideas.

gift ideas for moms and dads, mostly for the home gift ideas, but some stylish fashion ideas as well

Gifts for parents and in-laws is probably one of the toughest gift guide to create.

Because your (or at least my) parents and in-laws often say they ‘don’t need or want anything’. How are you supposed to buy something special for someone like that?

Well, I don’t know exactly, BUT I thought for a really long time about it and came up with the best gift ideas I could find. I also included some presents that I’ve actually bought for either my parents or in-laws before.

Hope this list will be helpful for you.

 

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Where to Shop for Black Friday + Cyber Monday Sales (My Curated List of Picks)

By Brittni • posted on 11/29/2025

shopping for home decor, gifts, and fashion items on black friday and cyber monday

This week, I’ve been searching everywhere for what the Black Friday / Small Business Saturday / Cyber Monday deals will be. And I wanted to put together an extensive (but curated) list of all my fave places to shop that have sales going on.

There are a mix of small independent shops and larger retailers that we all know (and shop). So whether you’re looking for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or Cyber Monday deals, this list has you covered.

And because I’ve added so many independent retailers, you’ll find some good stuff here that you’re not going to find on all the other Black Friday lists. Click through for all the sales.

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Sweet Potato Brownies

By Brittni • posted on 11/22/2025

Brownies that taste so good, no one will even know there’s sweet potato mixed in. It’s a sweet potato brownies recipe!

If you’ve ever had sweet potato brownies before, you already know that they tend to hit that perfect balance of indulgent and better-for-you (at least for a brownie). They’re rich enough to satisfy a chocolate craving, but made with simple, everyday ingredients that feel nourishing. 

But my favorite things about these homemade brownies is that they’re an easy way to use up sweet potatoes you might have leftover from Thanksgiving. Give them a try and see for yourself. 

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A Christmas Cake that You’ll Want to Make

By Brittni • posted on 11/16/2025

Get ready for the holidays with a layered Christmas cake perfect for the season.

simple cake with decorated edible christmas trees on top

A Christmas cake that doubles as a holiday centerpiece?! Why not! If you’re thinking ahead to the holidays, and all the baking that is about to happen, this cute little cake might be the one to add to your seasonal repertoire. Soft, buttery layers, stacked with tangy cream cheese frosting and cranberry jam for that perfect mix of sweet and tart. Everything you want in a holiday dessert. 
 
It’s a holiday classic that looks like it came from a bakery but tastes like home. Click through for this cute and tasty Christmas cake recipe.

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