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Creative Cake Ideas for Birthdays, Weddings, and Everything in Between

1 · Jan 20, 2025 · Leave a Comment

This article delves into creative cake ideas for different occasions and aims to spark creativity to create memorable and extraordinary moments. 

Special events usually feature cakes as a point to commemorate the occasion in style – be it a birthday bash, a wedding extravaganza, or any other festivity on the calendar!

Getting creative with cake designs can truly enhance the experience of the celebration. Spread happiness all around to those partaking in the merriment.

Celebration of a Birthday Brings Joyful Moments

Birthdays are occasions that people cherish dearly, and a fantastic cake can make the celebration more extraordinary! To add a touch of joy to the day, think about using colours and whimsical designs for that vibe.

Rainbow cakes, with their layers of colours, offer a surprise in every bite. Brunetti’s cakes don’t just look fabulous; they also tantalise the palate with their flavours. 

When adding a touch to celebrations, themed birthday cakes that reflect a person’s hobbies or interests can make a connection.

Whether it’s a superhero-themed cake for an enthusiast or a floral design for a gardening lover, customised cakes demonstrate care and imagination. Including images or fondant decorations adds that touch and makes the cake a talking point at the party. 

Exquisite Wedding Creations

Weddings represent love and dedication, and the cake plays a role in the festivities. Choose designs that reflect the wedding theme and the couple’s individuality.

Traditional white cakes decorated with sugar flowers showcase enduring elegance, whereas contemporary geometric patterns add a touch of occasion. 

Adding touches of colour, like gold or silver leaf, can bring a touch of elegance and luxury to wedding cakes. The subtle yet impactful details draw attention and elevate the look of the cake.

To create a style, you could opt for cakes that display layers and fillings, presenting a rustic appeal that resonates with numerous couples. 

Celebratory Confections for Special Occasions

Life’s important moments should be. Cakes offer a way to mark these special occasions. Graduation cakes can showcase the school’s colours or emblems to represent the students’ progress and successes.

Edible decorations, in the form of diplomas or mortarboards, bring a fun touch to the celebration. 

Celebrating milestones, like anniversaries, whether it’s been a year or many decades, calls for cakes that capture the essence of shared experiences and memories together as a couple.

The addition of photos or elements symbolising the journey they’ve shared can add a touch to the cake, making it a special focal point of the festivities. Consider incorporating flavours that harken back to the taste of their wedding cake for a bond. 

Captivating Musings

Cake designs that reflect the seasons can really bring out the feel of that time of year—like using vibrant flowers and fresh fruit flavours in spring cakes or going for tropical vibes and bold colours in summer cakes!

Let’s not forget about those autumn-inspired cakes with their rich spices and earth-toned decorations capturing all the warmth of the season!

During the winter holidays, people gather in a cosy setting to celebrate the festivities with treats like peppermint and rich dark chocolate cakes decorated with snowflakes or icicle designs.

These can bring a special touch to the occasion and create a festive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience for guests at holiday get-togethers. 

Healthy Eating Choices

In today’s landscape, where people have different eating preferences and restrictions to consider, the demand for cakes that accommodate everyone is on the rise.

Vegan cakes offer a plant-based alternative without using any animal products, providing an option for those following a vegan diet. Gluten-free cakes allow everyone to indulge in a slice without worrying about restrictions or sensitivities. 

For those who care about their health choices, perhaps try serving cakes that use sweeteners or whole-grain flour. It’s a way to enjoy a treat without feeling too heavy and savour the flavours.

Trying out ingredients such as coconut flour can lead to discovering new and exciting ways to create delightful and fulfilling cakes. 

Creative Cake Ideas For All Occasions

Adding a touch of creativity to cake decoration can elevate occasions. Create lasting memories for everyone involved. Be it a birthday bash, a wedding extravaganza, or any other festivity in between!

When hosts dive into designs and flavours for their cakes, they can transform them into showstoppers that leave guests in awe long after the event.

By infusing creativity into the art of cake making, you enhance the celebration and add a personal flair that reflects the heartfelt efforts put into making the gathering truly extraordinary. 

Cold and Flu Rescue Kit

49 · Oct 29, 2018 · 1 Comment

This post is brought to you by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. • WhipperBerry

There is just something special when someone takes the time to put together a simple little gift to let you know that they care when you are feeling down in the dumps. I have been on both ends of this, and it is never taken for granted in my books. So, if you have someone in your life needing a little TLC, I have the ticket for you. 

You all know of my love of all things jars, so of course, I put this little gift set together in my new favorite Ball® Quart Size Wide Mouth Sharing Jars. They are beautiful in their own right and they look even better dressed-up a bit. Here is what you will need for the whole kit.

Cold and Flu Rescue Kit Supplies

  • Ball® Quart Size Wide Mouth Sharing Jars
  • Ball® Home Canning Funnel for Mason Jars
  • Black vinyl (optional)
  • Cricut cutting machine (optional)
  • Cricut transfer tape (optional)
  • Scissors and craft knife
  • WhipperBerry Jar Designs
  • Epsom Salt soothing Eucalyptus and Menthol Mineral Bath
  • Small box of tissues
  • 4×4 piece of leather
  • 2 4×4 pieces of coordinating fabric
  • 3 heaping tbsp. of chicken bouillon – powdered
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 2 cups of noodles

Instructions

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

Now, the vinyl decals on the side of the jars are super cute, but if you don’t have a Cricut cutting machine don’t worry, they don’t make or break this project. However, if you do have one and would like to make the decals, you can have access to my project in Cricut Design Space. It’s already all set for you, sized for these jars and everything. Cut out the decals and adhere them to the side of the jar using the transfer tape. If you need a little help applying the vinyl, I have a good tutorial for applying vinyl that you may want to check out first. 

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

Once your vinyl is applied (if you are doing this step), the next step is to fill the jars and dress-up the lids. 

The Comfort Jar

The comfort jar is filled with comforting mineral bath salts. I found two different colored Epsom salt baths that were infused with Eucalyptus, menthol & spearmint and layered it in the jar using the Ball® Home Canning Funnel creating stripes.

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

Next, I take a piece of cloth and trace a circle using the lid of the jar with a pencil or chalk pencil. Cut out the fabric and then place it on top of the jar lid and secure it with the band.

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

The Sooth Jar

This one is my favorite! It’s a tissue jar with a leather lid!!! How cool is that?  

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

For this one, you will need a cube size box of tissues. Open the box from the side and pull the tissues out of the box. Take a third of the tissues and unfold the first tissue flap. Roll into a loose cylinder shape and place into the jar making sure to keep that tissue flap at the top. This will be the starting tissue once you put the lid on.

Again, take your leather and trace the lid of the mason jar and cut out the circle with your scissors. Next, cut an “X” with a craft knife into the center of the circle. 

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

Place the leather inside of the mason jar band and place lid on the tissue jar making sure to pull the lead tissue through the opening in the leather lid. 

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

I think I will be making one of these for every room in my house!

The Nourish Jar

This one is pretty straightforward. It may not be your Mom’s chicken noodle soup but, it’s pretty tasty in its own right. Plus, it’s easy to make and share. 

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

Again, you will be using your funnel to help keep this nice and tidy. Layer your chicken bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, and noodles.

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

You’ll top this with another fabric circle. 

As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with a cold or, Heaven forbid, the flu! I’m always looking for ways to help cheer them up and let them know that we love them and hope for their better health. That’s when I came up with this idea for a Cold and Flu Rescue Kit to share with those loved ones that are suffering. 

 

Print out the chicken soup recipe and add that to your kit and then you’re ready to go. Then Pin this one so that you don’t forget what to put in the jars. 

Place the Ball® Sharing Jars into a basket or a bin and run to the rescue of your family member, friend, co-worker or whomever STAT! They will truly appreciate this thoughtful gift as you come to their rescue in their time of need. 

From Carpool to Care Packages • Hunger-Aid Survival Kits

64 · Jan 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment

This post has been sponsored by Nature Valley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

With four kiddos that range in age from 7 to 20, I’ve been running carpool FOREVER it seems. One thing that never changes, no matter the age of the child, they ALWAYS arrive hungry! Even when they are far away in college, they are constantly fighting those hangries. I have found that from carpool to care packages, my go to products are always Nature Valley. Whenever I am at  Walmart, I always stock-up on our favorite hunger fighting snacks to add to our camping supplies, Hunger-Aid Carpool Snack Bin or, to include in a Hunger-Aid College Survival Box.Having four kiddos; One in College, High School, Middle & Elementary, school pick-up is a long drawn out process. Keeping the car stocked with Nature Valley products, as well as extra school supplies "just in case,” is fabulous idea. For my college student, Nature Valley products are perfect for care packages along with other great items from @Walmart to stock-up their dorm rooms. From Care Packages to Car Pool these Hunger-Aid survival kits are the BEST! • Created by WhipperBerry

 

I remember the first time I had a Nature Valley Granola Bar when I was a kid. It was at Girl Scout Camp and I remember biting into this crunchy granola bar and loving the flavor and especially the crunch. For years, it was my go to granola treat when I was in the mood for crunch time. I felt like I was getting an extra special treat because they always had TWO bars in each package. That’s a big deal when you’re young or even when you’re a poor college student. Over the years, I’ve watched their brand grow to include many more snacking options that, as a Mom, I love sharing with my kiddos.

Taking Care of the HANGRIES • The Hunger-Aid Carpool Snack Bin

Having four kiddos; one in college, high school, middle & elementary, school pick-up is a long drawn out process. Keeping the car stocked with Nature Valley  products, as well as extra school supplies “just in case,” is fabulous way to let your children know that you truly care about their success.

I’m loving the NEW Nature Valley Layered Granola Nut Bars & Soft-Baked Filled Squares. They are perfect for either, before school on one of those hectic mornings or after to take care of those hungry tummies. They are so scrumptious and the carpool kiddos love them. I’ve created a Hunger-Aid Carpool Snack Bin that I keep in my car so that my children are never left with a case of the hangries before or after school.

Having four kiddos; One in College, High School, Middle & Elementary, school pick-up is a long drawn out process. Keeping the car stocked with Nature Valley products, as well as extra school supplies "just in case,” is fabulous idea. For my college student, Nature Valley products are perfect for care packages along with other great items from @Walmart to stock-up their dorm rooms. From Care Packages to Car Pool these Hunger-Aid survival kits are the BEST! • Created by WhipperBerry

I created this fun design for the bin based off of the vintage Band-Aid tins that our mothers, grandmothers or even great grand mothers always had around when we needed a little tender loving care after getting into a scrape. I thought it was perfect for the snack bin for the family car. You’ll be able to download the file for yourself below.

Shopping List for the Carpool Snack Bin

I’m always running to Walmart to grab all kinds of things because it’s a one stop shop packed with all the things I need – especially for this snack bin. This is what I put together for the carpool snack bin to keep in the car.

Having four kiddos; One in College, High School, Middle & Elementary, school pick-up is a long drawn out process. Keeping the car stocked with Nature Valley products, as well as extra school supplies "just in case,” is fabulous idea. For my college student, Nature Valley products are perfect for care packages along with other great items from @Walmart to stock-up their dorm rooms. From Care Packages to Car Pool these Hunger-Aid survival kits are the BEST! • Created by WhipperBerry

 

  • 130 oz Acrylic Latch Jar, Clear
  • Nature Valley Peanut Butter Chocolate Layered Granola Nut Bars(also available in Almond Butter Chocolate!)
    Layered Granola Nut Bars
  • Nature Valley Honey Peanut Butter Soft-Baked Filled Squares (available in Cocoa Peanut Butter too for your chocolate-loving-kiddos)
  • Sam’s Choice 100% Natural Spring Water
  • A package of #2 pencils
  • A Nail File
  • A fun and colorful vinyl decal used to create labeling for the bin

To start, I grabbed one of my favorite clear buckets at Walmart. I use these for all kinds of stuff. Storage for little bits and bobs, a travel container when taking meals to friends homes, pantry storage… The list goes on and on.

For this purpose, I grabbed some vinyl decal materials and created a cute label for the bin because, you know, that’s how I am.

Having four kiddos; One in College, High School, Middle & Elementary, school pick-up is a long drawn out process. Keeping the car stocked with Nature Valley products, as well as extra school supplies "just in case,” is fabulous idea. For my college student, Nature Valley products are perfect for care packages along with other great items from @Walmart to stock-up their dorm rooms. From Care Packages to Car Pool these Hunger-Aid survival kits are the BEST! • Created by WhipperBerry

You can download the SVG files to use HERE. If you’re new to creating with vinyl, I can also show you how to apply vinyl or import and use a SVG file.

I applied the vinyl to the bucket…

Having four kiddos; One in College, High School, Middle & Elementary, school pick-up is a long drawn out process. Keeping the car stocked with Nature Valley products, as well as extra school supplies "just in case,” is fabulous idea. For my college student, Nature Valley products are perfect for care packages along with other great items from @Walmart to stock-up their dorm rooms. From Care Packages to Car Pool these Hunger-Aid survival kits are the BEST! • Created by WhipperBerry

Then filled it with my loot! The car will now be stocked-up with Nature Valley hunger fighters, water, extra pencils & nail files for those teenage girls emergencies.

 Having four kiddos; One in College, High School, Middle & Elementary, school pick-up is a long drawn out process. Keeping the car stocked with Nature Valley products, as well as extra school supplies "just in case,” is fabulous idea. For my college student, Nature Valley products are perfect for care packages along with other great items from @Walmart to stock-up their dorm rooms. From Care Packages to Car Pool these Hunger-Aid survival kits are the BEST! • Created by WhipperBerry

As soon as the kiddos jump in the car, they know exactly where to go to get a little something to help them get over those after school hangries.

Stocking-up the Dorm Room • The Hunger-Aid College Survival Box

For my college student, Nature Valley products are perfect for care packages paired along with other great items from Walmart to stock-up their dorm rooms. Here are some ideas to include in your care package.

Having four kiddos; One in College, High School, Middle & Elementary, school pick-up is a long drawn out process. Keeping the car stocked with Nature Valley products, as well as extra school supplies "just in case,” is fabulous idea. For my college student, Nature Valley products are perfect for care packages along with other great items from @Walmart to stock-up their dorm rooms. From Care Packages to Car Pool these Hunger-Aid survival kits are the BEST! • Created by WhipperBerry

  • shipping box from Walmart
  • Nature Valley Peanut Butter Chocolate Layered Granola Nut Bars
  • Nature Valley Soft-Baked Honey Peanut Butter Filled Squares
  • A pack of #2 pencils (for those pesky Scantrons)
  • ball point pens
  • fuzzy socks
  •  Equate Makeup Remover Cleansing Face Wipes
  • Nail Files
  • A fun and colorful vinyl decal used to create labeling for the bin
  • ribbon
  • tissue paper
  • clear packing tape

To start, line your shipping box with tissue paper and start with your bottom layer of goodies first. Fuzzy socks and every girls favorite make-up wipes.

Having four kiddos; One in College, High School, Middle & Elementary, school pick-up is a long drawn out process. Keeping the car stocked with Nature Valley products, as well as extra school supplies "just in case,” is fabulous idea. For my college student, Nature Valley products are perfect for care packages along with other great items from @Walmart to stock-up their dorm rooms. From Care Packages to Car Pool these Hunger-Aid survival kits are the BEST! • Created by WhipperBerry

Having four kiddos; One in College, High School, Middle & Elementary, school pick-up is a long drawn out process. Keeping the car stocked with Nature Valley products, as well as extra school supplies "just in case,” is fabulous idea. For my college student, Nature Valley products are perfect for care packages along with other great items from @Walmart to stock-up their dorm rooms. From Care Packages to Car Pool these Hunger-Aid survival kits are the BEST! • Created by WhipperBerry

Having four kiddos; One in College, High School, Middle & Elementary, school pick-up is a long drawn out process. Keeping the car stocked with Nature Valley products, as well as extra school supplies "just in case,” is fabulous idea. For my college student, Nature Valley products are perfect for care packages along with other great items from @Walmart to stock-up their dorm rooms. From Care Packages to Car Pool these Hunger-Aid survival kits are the BEST! • Created by WhipperBerry

Then the good stuff! Load up the box with Nature Valley treats.

Having four kiddos; One in College, High School, Middle & Elementary, school pick-up is a long drawn out process. Keeping the car stocked with Nature Valley products, as well as extra school supplies "just in case,” is fabulous idea. For my college student, Nature Valley products are perfect for care packages along with other great items from @Walmart to stock-up their dorm rooms. From Care Packages to Car Pool these Hunger-Aid survival kits are the BEST! • Created by WhipperBerry

I gathered the pencils and pens and secured them with a rubber band, then tied them with a pretty ribbon. It’s always those extra, classy touches take your care package from simple to special. I closed up the box and then added the vinyl to the box.

Having four kiddos; One in College, High School, Middle & Elementary, school pick-up is a long drawn out process. Keeping the car stocked with Nature Valley products, as well as extra school supplies "just in case,” is fabulous idea. For my college student, Nature Valley products are perfect for care packages along with other great items from @Walmart to stock-up their dorm rooms. From Care Packages to Car Pool these Hunger-Aid survival kits are the BEST! • Created by WhipperBerry

I can’t wait to send this off to my favorite college student!

Having four kiddos; One in College, High School, Middle & Elementary, school pick-up is a long drawn out process. Keeping the car stocked with Nature Valley products, as well as extra school supplies "just in case,” is fabulous idea. For my college student, Nature Valley products are perfect for care packages along with other great items from @Walmart to stock-up their dorm rooms. From Care Packages to Car Pool these Hunger-Aid survival kits are the BEST! • Created by WhipperBerry

From Care Packages to Car Pool, these Hunger-Aid survival kits are the BEST! What are your favorite ways to show your family that you adore them? What are their favorite Nature Valley hunger fighters? Which new flavor of Nature Valley bars are you most excited to try next? What kind of Hunger-Aid bin should we make next? Maybe one for the office or teachers lounge? Let me know what you think!

+ Disclaimer • This is a Nature Valley sponsored post. All thoughts, ideas and opinions are my very own +

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Spa Inspired Holiday Survival Kit with Buffalo Check Jars

26 · Dec 5, 2017 · 1 Comment

With the craziness of the Holidays, who couldn’t use a spa inspired holiday survival kit? It’s full of homemade sugar scrub, shower bombs in stylish Buffalo Check Ball Jars, one of my favorite Yankee Candles®, even a cute little Ball® jar filled with matches. It turned out so cute, come learn how to make some kits of your own to give give to friends and family this Christmas. You could even use it as a Secret Santa gift!

+ This post brought to you by the folks at Newell Brands, makers of Ball® Fresh Preserving Products + Create this fun and stylish spa inspired Holiday Survival Kit full of spa goodies in Buffalo Check Ball Jars, a Yankee Candle and the cutest little Ball match jar + free printable tags for each item in the kit created by WhipperBerry

I know when I’m working preparing all of the Holiday magic that comes this time of year, I can easily get a little run down. Nothing major, nothing a nice aromatic bath with some candles couldn’t cure. With that thought in mind, I thought it would be fun to put together this Holiday season to give to my friends, neighbors, teachers… Basically, anyone who could use a little pick-me-up as well.Create this fun and stylish spa inspired Holiday Survival Kit full of spa goodies in Buffalo Check Ball Jars, a Yankee Candle and the cutest little Ball match jar + free printable tags for each item in the kit created by WhipperBerry

Sharing Jars

I love the mission of the Ball® Sharing Jar. When you purchase the Sharing Jars your purchase will benefit Feeding America® – the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. For every package of Sharing Jars purchased, Newell Brands will donate 4 meals*! I LOVE it when I can help support a worthy cause when buying stuff I would normally buy any way.

*Newell Brands® will donate $0.36 per package of Sharing Jars sold, up to $150,000 provided to Feeding America®.  $1 helps provide 11 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks.

Sugar Scrub Recipe

Before you can start assembling your Holiday Survival Kit, you’ll need to mix-up some simple sugar scrub. This couldn’t be any easier. You can mix this by hand or with a mixer. Either way is totally fine. Here’s what you’ll need.

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 10 drops of peppermint essential oil

Add sugar to your mixing bowl and slowly add your coconut oil until you get the desired consistency. I don’t like to add any food coloring because I don’t like to add extra chemicals and keep things natural. Plus, you don’t want to accidentally spill on something and have the color transfer.

Finish up by adding the essential oils and package in your Ball® Sharing Jar.
Sweet Winter Sugar Scrub from WhipperBerry

Shower Bomb Recipe

The shower bombs take a little more patience. These little guys are very similar to the Snowball Bath Bombs I made the other day. They are made with baking soda and you want to make sure you don’t activate it while you are in the process of mixing up your shower bombs.

  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 1/2 cup corn starch
  • 2-3 tablespoons water
  • 3o drops peppermint essential oil

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add baking soda, citric acid and corn starch. Put water and essential oil into a small spray bottle and slowly spray dry mixture while mixing on low. Continue adding water/oil mixture until you achieve a nice wet sand consistency. DO NOT rush this process.

Add mixture to a silicon mold like the one below and press firmly.

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Let mixture sit in mold for 4-5 minutes and then carefully unfold. Let the shower bombs sit on a flat surface overnight to dry.

Fill the other sharing jar with the shower bombs and attach printable tag to jar.

Love the Buffalo Check trend? Yep, me too! I thought it would be fun to use some of the Ball® Giving Jars to create some Buffalo Check Jars to use as gifts this Holiday Season. Here's how you can make some of your own.

Buffalo Check Jars

These buffalo check jars are a true gem! I have a feeling I’ll be using these year-round. Here is a quick post to show you how to make them.

Love the Buffalo Check trend? Yep, me too! I thought it would be fun to use some of the Ball® Giving Jars to create some Buffalo Check Jars to use as gifts this Holiday Season. Here's how you can make some of your own.

Printable Gift Tag

If you know me at all, you know I LOVE to design all kinds of printable. These may be some of my favorite thus far.holiday survival kit printable from whipperberry-100

You can download the tags HERE

Match Jar

Alright, I am so in love with this little, itty-bitty Mini Ball® Storage Jars. They are only 4 oz. and they are just too darn cute!

cute little Ball Match Jar from WhipperBerry

They are the perfect size for a little match jar for your Holiday Survival Kit. I filled the jar with matches, thenI cut a strip of the matchbox striker and glue it to the side of the jar.

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I also cut some vinyl on my Cricut that looks super fun on the jar…

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You can download the cut file HERE

Holiday Survival Kit Assembly

Now, all you need to do is assemble your spa inspired Holiday Survival Kit…

Love the Buffalo Check trend? Yep, me too! I thought it would be fun to use some of the Ball® Giving Jars to create some Buffalo Check Jars to use as gifts this Holiday Season. Here's how you can make some of your own.

I grabbed a Yankee Candle® Small Tumbler Candle to go with my match jar and a little box and I assembled my Survival Kit with he printable tag glued on the front of the box. I also tied the gift tags on the jars with some leather that I bought at my local craft store. Now, it’s giving time!

Secret Santa

I am super excited this year to participate in the Ball® Home Canning Products Secret Santa Program! Their lovely crew assigned me to an amazing talented blogger, Almost Makes Perfect. I adore her style and was thrilled to send my Spa Inspired Survival Kit to her. I can’t wait to see what she thinks of it.

I was lucky enough to receive a Ball Secret Santa gift from Jamie of C.R.A.F.T. She sent me this cute little candy jar set…

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How fun is that? Adding some twigs as antlers and a belt to the jar to look like Santa. Honestly guys, creating with Ball® Canning Jars is so much fun! What can you guys think-up for this Holiday Season?

Disclosure +  I am a paid partner for Newell Brands, makers of Ball® Fresh Preserving Products. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own. 

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