LifeHackLiza tip 11/25/13 - Holiday + Christmas Crafts!

The last week of November every year, I order my holiday presents from Amazon.
Call me crazy, but Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving this year - so I am prepared!

If you like to plan your holiday gift giving, crafts and decorating early too, 
here's some inspiration for you!

8 Fun Ways To Wrap A Christmas Present

More Creative Gift Wrapping     ***     Hot Glue Glittered Snowflakes

    

 Love this Hanukkah Gift Wrapping!

20 DIY Ornaments for Kids

    

Lovely DIY Glitter Ornaments     ***     How to Make Iced Branches

   

Cinnamon Stick Candle Tutorial

Dollar Store Centerpiece

Happy Hacking!

Next week:
Holiday and Christmas Desserts!

LifeHackLiza tip 11/21/13 - Thanksgiving Goodies Pt. 5 (Favors and other treats)

Thanksgiving is one week away!
Is your menu ready?
Here are a few goodies to add some fun to your celebrations...

Turkey Toes Party Favors *** Adorable Reese's Pieces Turkey Treats  *** M+M Cornucopias

    


How To Roast Perfect Pumpkin Seeds

Healthier Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread     ***     Pumpkin Pie Slice Cookies

 

Fruit and Cheese Skewered Turkey      ***      Waffle Cone Fruit Cornucopias

  

Pumpkin Waffles + Butternut Bacon Syrup      ***     Healthy Fall Apple Recipes

    


Happy Hacking!




Next up:
Get an early start on holiday and Christmas crafts!

LifeHackLiza tip 11/18/13 - Thanksgiving Goodies Pt. 4 (Thankful for drinks!)

Let's all say a big HUGE cheers to Thanksgiving!

Apple Pie Martini


Apple Cider Sangria


Virgin for me this year!

Caramel Apple Cider Floats
(Want booze? Add vanilla vodka...)


Bun in the oven, too?
For the following two, sub sparkling cider for champagne!

DIY Apple Cider Fizz


Sparkling Cranberry Punch

Out of the ordinary bonus drinks!

Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potato Smoothie

Pumpkin Pie Popsicles


Cider Bourbon Apple Pie with Oatmeal Cookie Crumble


Still thirsty?
Here's the recipe for a Pumpkin Pie Cocktail from Hostess with the Mostess...

• 1 oz Malibu rum
• 1 oz Kahlua
• 6 oz milk
• 1/3 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 to 1 tsp pumpkin pie filling (depending on desired taste)

And check out these other pumpkin drink creations!

Cheers to Thanksgiving, 
and cheers to happy hacking!

What's your favorite Thanksgiving cocktail??
Let me know in the comments section below!

LifeHackLiza tip 11/15/13 - Thanksgiving Goodies Pt. 3 (Savory sides, soups and spices)

I have a salty tooth as big as my sweet tooth!
And for me at Thanksgiving, it's usually the appetizers and sides that win the prize (unless we're having spicy fried turkey!)

Hope some of these inspire you this year - please post pictures!

Apps and Sides

Balsamic Carrots + Parsnips      ***       Roasted Root Veggies + Horseradish Vinaigrette
 

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Pumpkin Hummus Dip                ***                Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

 


Soups

Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup      ***       Healthy Pumpkin Bisque (non-dairy!)
   


Spice it up!

Savory Sweet Corn Cupcakes            ***         Kale and Pumpkin Croquettes

Cranberry Pinot Meatballs              ***             Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
   


Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away!!!

Happy hacking!

More delicious Thanksgiving recipes on Martha Stewart!
(Plus, check out Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving menus!)
And, lots of yummy sides from Southern Living.

Next week,
Thanksgiving libations!

LifeHackLiza tip 11/13/13 - Thanksgiving Goodies Pt. 2 (Different desserts)

Looking to switch things up on the dessert table this Thanksgiving? 
Or, maybe you want to eat pumpkin desserts all month long! (I won't judge!)
Here are some fun (and unique) Thanksgiving desserts...


Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats             ***             Pumpkin Lust Cake

 


Pumpkin Cheesecake Pillow Popovers          ***       Pumpkin "Better Than" Cake
   


Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies       ***       Skinny Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

   


Apple Pie with Roses
(beautiful!)

 

15 Fall Apple Recipes

 

 Pumpkin Pie Dip                   ***                   Caramel Covered Grapes

   


Spiced Brown Butter Pumpkin Pretzels      ***      Apple Pumpkin Crumble Bars

 

Can't get enough pumpkin?
Check out these pumpkin recipes from Better Homes and Gardens
And also, 50 pumpkin recipes from Lil Kuna!

Happy, delicious hacking!

Next up:
Savory sides, soups and spices!
(Stay tuned Friday!)