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Christmas Ornament No. 16
This week, we’re turning a simple cinnamon stick into a charming little Christmas tree ornament! 🎄✨ I love finding ways to take everyday items and turn them into something beautiful for the holidays. This one is easy, affordable, and brings a little extra Christmas magic to your tree! That’s 16 handmade ornaments we’ve created together so far, and we’re not finished yet! ❤️ Follow along with Jolly Mrs. Claus as we continue making Christmas beautiful, one simple ornament at a

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23 hours ago1 min read


Jack-O’-Lantern Quesadilla
Who says Halloween dinner can’t be a little SPOOKTACULAR? 👻 Turn an ordinary quesadilla into a smiling jack-o’-lantern with just a few simple cuts! Add a little sour cream ghost floating in salsa, and you’ve got a Halloween meal that’s almost too cute to eat! 🧡 No fancy ingredients, no complicated steps—just a little Halloween magic using foods you probably already have in your kitchen! Perfect for a fun family dinner or a festive lunch for the grandkids! 🎃 CLICK HERE TO S

Jolly Mrs Claus
2 days ago1 min read


Sunday Christmas Tip No. 14
✨ Decorating on a Budget! ✨ Who says you have to spend a fortune to make your home look beautiful for Christmas? ❤️ Some of the prettiest holiday decorations come from a little creativity, a few affordable finds, and things you may already have tucked away! This week’s five simple tips will help you create that warm, magical Christmas feeling without breaking the bank. 🎁🎄 CLICK HERE TO SEE REEL Jolly Mrs Claus #JollyMrsClaus #SundayChristmasTips #ChristmasDecorating #Budget

Jolly Mrs Claus
3 days ago1 min read


Halloween Eyeballs
👀 These Halloween appetizers have their eyes on YOU! 🎃 Looking for a spooky appetizer that’s almost too creepy to eat? These Halloween Eyeballs are so easy to make, and you only need THREE main ingredients! 🧀 Fresh mozzarella balls 🥓 Thinly sliced prosciutto 🫒 Green olives stuffed with pimentos ❤️ SAVE this idea for your Halloween party, SHARE it with someone who loves a little spooky fun, and FOLLOW @jollymrsclaus for more simple, affordable holiday inspiration! CLICK H

Jolly Mrs Claus
4 days ago1 min read


Paper Bag Witch's Brooms
🧹🎃 A Little Halloween Magic from a Brown Paper Bag! Who knew a simple brown paper bag, a twig from the yard, and a little twine could turn into the cutest witches’ brooms? 🧙♀️ These rustic little brooms are not only adorable Halloween decorations… they’re actually treat bags with a sweet surprise tucked inside! 🍬 They’re inexpensive, easy to make, and such a fun project to do with the kids or grandkids! And just imagine how cute they’d look lined up for a Halloween party

Jolly Mrs Claus
5 days ago1 min read


Make Your Christmas Tree Fuller
5 SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE LOOK FULLER! 🎄 Does your Christmas tree ever look a little sparse, no matter how many ornaments you add? 🎄❤️ Well, I’ve got a few little tricks up my sleeve! 🎅✨ You don’t need an expensive tree or a shopping cart full of decorations to create that beautiful, full, magical Christmas look we all love! Sometimes it’s the simplest little touches that make the BIGGEST difference! ❤️ CLICK HERE TO SEE REEL Jolly Mrs Claus #JollyMrsClaus.

Jolly Mrs Claus
6 days ago1 min read


Melted Witch Treats
OH NO! THE WITCH HAS MELTED! 💚🧙♀️ Looks like somebody had a little Halloween mishap! 😂🎃 Remember that green chocolate I told you to save from Monday’s Frankenstein treats? Well, here’s why! These adorable Melted Witch Treats are almost too cute to eat, and they’re surprisingly easy to make! These would be so much fun for a Halloween party, classroom celebration, or a spooky movie night! CLICK HERE TO SEE REEL Jolly Mrs Claus #JollyMrsClaus #MeltedWitchTreats #HalloweenTr

Jolly Mrs Claus
7 days ago1 min read


Christmas Ornament No. 15
Little hands, big Christmas memories! ❤️🎅 Sometimes the simplest ornaments make the sweetest memories, and this adorable pipe cleaner Christmas tree is proof! All you need is a wooden stick, green pipe cleaners, a little star, and some twine to create this whimsical Christmas tree ornament! 🎄 It’s inexpensive, easy to make, and perfect for little hands! Gather the children, grandchildren, or the whole family around the table for a little Christmas crafting fun. ❤️ And the b

Jolly Mrs Claus
Oct 131 min read


Frankenstein Rice Krispies Treats
💚 IT’S ALIVE! IT’S ALIVE! ⚡🎃 How adorable are these little Frankenstein Rice Krispies Treats?! They’re almost too cute to eat! 👻 And the best part? They’re SO easy to make! Save this idea for your Halloween celebrations, and follow along with Jolly Mrs. Claus for more holiday magic all year long! ❤️🎄🎃 CLICK HERE TO SEE REEL Jolly Mrs Claus #JollyMrsClaus #HalloweenTreats #FrankensteinTreats #EasyHalloweenRecipes #HalloweenFun

Jolly Mrs Claus
Oct 121 min read


Sunday Christmas Tip No. 13
It’s time to start checking off that Christmas shopping list! 🎅🏻✨ Christmas will be here before we know it, and a little shopping now can make the holiday season so much more enjoyable! Here are 5 of my favorite ways to make Christmas gift buying easier: 🎁 Make a Plan! Write down everyone on your list and set a budget for each person. 🎄 Shop Early! Take advantage of sales and spread out your purchases instead of doing everything in December. 🎁 Keep It Organized! Designat

Jolly Mrs Claus
Oct 111 min read


English Muffin Mummy Pizza
A little mummy magic for lunch! 👀🍕 These English muffin pizzas are easy, cheesy, and perfect for Halloween fun! Save this recipe for an easy Halloween lunch or dinner! CLICK HERE TO SEE REEL Jolly Mrs Claus #JollyMrsClaus #MummyPizzas #HalloweenFood #EasyHalloweenRecipes #EnglishMuffinPizza

Jolly Mrs Claus
Oct 101 min read


Oreo Bats
Batty for an easy Halloween treat! 🦇🍫 These little bats start with a regular-size Reese’s peanut butter cup, an Oreo cut in half for wings, and two candy eyes. Attach everything with a little melted chocolate (or frosting), and your bat is ready! My shortcut? Keep the Oreo filling inside! I found the bigger peanut butter cups worked better with the full cookie halves—less fuss and less mess. 🙌 Save this idea for your Halloween treat tray and follow Jolly Mrs. Claus for mor

Jolly Mrs Claus
Oct 91 min read


Perfect Christmas Tree Topper
That finishing touch deserves a little planning! Whether you love a classic star, a beautiful angel or a big ribbon bow, the right topper brings your whole tree together. Swipe through for my tips on choosing the size, checking ceiling clearance, matching your Christmas style and keeping your topper standing tall. ✨ Save this for decorating day—and tell me: what goes on top of YOUR Christmas tree? ❤️ CLICK HERE TO SEE REEL Jolly Mrs Claus #JollyMrsClaus #ChristmasTreeTopper..

Jolly Mrs Claus
Oct 81 min read


Chocolate-Chip Dracula Teeth
A little bite of Halloween fun—with a frozen twist! 🧛🍪 These chocolate-chip Dracula teeth are sweet, silly, and easy to make! Cut a soft chocolate-chip @tatesbakeshop cookie in half, spread red frosting on the flat sides, and line the curved edge with mini marshmallow teeth. Add the other half on top, then tuck in two sliced almonds for fangs! To change mine up, I sprayed whipped cream into the back and popped them in the freezer—making them more like a little ice cream coo

Jolly Mrs Claus
Oct 71 min read


Christmas Ornament No. 14
A little sack, a little holly, and a little Christmas magic! ❤️ This week, I’m turning a simple fabric sack into a rustic ornament with felt holly leaves, red berries, and a twine hanger. Fill it with cotton balls to give it shape—and if you’d like, scent the cotton balls with a few drops of essential oil for an extra touch of holiday cheer! ✨ Save this idea for your Christmas crafting day and follow along for a new handmade ornament each week! CLICK HERE TO SEE REEL Jolly Mr

Jolly Mrs Claus
Oct 61 min read


Ghost Hot Dogs
Boo! Look who’s haunting the kitchen! 👻🌭 Pillsbury pizza dough and hot dogs turn into the cutest little Halloween ghosts! Each one has its own little personality! 🧡 Save this idea for your Halloween table and follow Jolly Mrs. Claus for more easy holiday magic. CLICK HERE TO SEE REEL Jolly Mrs Claus #JollyMrsClaus #HalloweenFood #GhostHotDogs #EasyHalloweenRecipes #HalloweenPartyFood

Jolly Mrs Claus
Oct 51 min read


Sunday Christmas Tip No. 12
Make room for the merry! 🎄✨ This week’s Sunday Christmas Tip is all about Christmas Closet & Storage. A little organizing now makes finding gifts, wrapping supplies and decorations so much easier when the holiday bustle begins! Choose just one spot today—a shelf, a bin or a corner of your closet—and give it a little Christmas attention. ❤️ Save this tip for your holiday prep, and share it with a friend who loves getting a head start! CLICK HERE TO SEE REEL Jolly Mrs Claus #J

Jolly Mrs Claus
Oct 41 min read


Spooky Spiders
A little spooky, a little sweet, and a whole lot of crunch! 🕷️🍫 Jolly Mrs. Claus is having some Halloween fun with this easy chocolate spider—made with melted chocolate, Raisinets, broken mini pretzels, and candy eyes! Spoon melted chocolate onto parchment, tuck in eight pretzel legs, add the Raisinets and eyes, then chill until firm. No baking needed! Save this for a sweet little Halloween project! 🧡 CLICK HERE TO SEE REEL Jolly Mrs Claus #JollyMrsClaus #HalloweenTreats #

Jolly Mrs Claus
Oct 31 min read


Halloween Treat No. 3
WITCH FINGER BREADSTICKS! 🧙🥖 These might look a little creepy, but they couldn’t be easier to make! A tube of pizza dough, sliced almonds and a little Parmesan turn into the cutest spooky breadsticks for Halloween. 🎃 Another ridiculously easy Halloween treat from Jolly Mrs. Claus! 🎃 CLICK HERE TO SEE REEL Jolly Mrs Claus #JollyMrsClaus #HalloweenTreats #WitchFingers #EasyHalloweenRecipes #HalloweenFood

Jolly Mrs Claus
Oct 21 min read


Christmas Decorating
So… when SHOULD you start decorating for Christmas? ❤️🎄 October? November 1st? Thanksgiving weekend? Here’s my answer: whenever Christmas decorating brings YOU joy! There’s no perfect date and no holiday rulebook. Some of us love stretching out the magic, while others love keeping Thanksgiving center stage first. Whichever camp you’re in, a little planning now can make the season feel much less stressful—and leave more time for actually enjoying it. ✨ 🎅🏻 Tell me below: Whe

Jolly Mrs Claus
Oct 11 min read
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