Holidays Archives – Midlife Rambler

Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs: 4 Ways- with Ingredients from Your Kitchen!

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by Nicole

Why settle for store-bought dye kits when your pantry holds everything you need to make the most gorgeous, naturally dyed Easter eggs? From earthy golds to whimsical pinks, rich blues, and bright sunny yellows, you can create your own Easter magic with simple ingredients like black tea, beets, blackberries, and turmeric. No fake colors, no … Read more

Spooky & Sweet DIY Halloween Decoration Ideas

October 5, 2023 by Nicole

It’s almost here again – the spookiest (and most fun) holiday of the year – Halloween! From scary to downright adorable, these DIY Halloween Decorations will get anyone into the Halloween spirit! More Halloween Fun If you love these DIY Halloween decoration ideas, be sure to check out these other fun holiday ideas: Fun & … Read more

Fun & Festive Candy Corn Craft Ideas for Fall

October 4, 2023 by Nicole

It’s Halloween’s most controversial treat – candy corn! But whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that its bright colors are synonymous with Halloween. So here are my favorite fun and festive candy corn crafts to welcome in the Fall season. And the best part – you don’t have to love the … Read more

50 Gifts for Empty Nesters

November 2, 2023October 19, 2022 by Candie M

We’ve taken the stress out of your gift shopping! If you are looking for the top 50 gifts for empty nesters, you have come to the right place! I hope you found the perfect gift for the empty nesters in your life. For more gift ideas check out these additional gift guides.

25 Fun & Creative Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Ideas

October 2, 2022 by Nicole

25 charcuterie board ideas for thanksgiving

Everyone loves a great snack tray, especially at the holidays. Here are 25 incredibly delicious Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board ideas -perfect for your holiday feast! What is a charcuterie board? Well, the word charcuterie literally means “cooked meat”. And so a traditional charcuterie board is a spread of cooked meats, often with cheeses or other accompaniments. … Read more

Fun & Creative Halloween Treats

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 by Katy Kozee | Midlife Rambler

Searching for the perfect Halloween treats to celebrate the season? You’ve come to the right place! I’ve rounded up all my favorite Halloween recipes right here.

25 Free Valentine Text Cards to Send to Everyone You Love

February 12, 2022 by Katy Kozee | Midlife Rambler

Once again, Valentine’s Day has snuck up on me. At least, this time I remembered before the actual day! But, it’s too late to mail cards and my kids don’t really care about getting mail anyway. Like a lot of teens, college students, and young adults, they prefer to get a quick text just to … Read more

25 Ways to have a Very Merry Christmas Even if You’re Spending Christmas Alone

October 6, 2022December 6, 2021 by Katy Kozee | Midlife Rambler

How to Have Fun Even If You're Spending Christmas Alone

Are you spending Christmas alone this year? It’s not uncommon for empty nesters to find themselves alone during the holidays, whether that holiday is Thanksgiving or Christmas. Let me show you how to spend Christmas alone – and still have a wonderful holiday! As our children grow up, they have other claims on their Christmas … Read more