A month ago, we announced that we would be hosting a virtual craft show this year.

That day has finally come!

Tomorrow at 9am MST, the craft show fun begins with all of our awesome vendors listed below.

You can join in on the fun by joining our group on Facebook here. In the group you'll find the complete schedule of who has the stage when. Be sure to stick around for our own presentation! We'll be live at 10am MST tomorrow showing you how to make one of our favorite flavors of the Original Hot Cocoa Bombs, as well as how the idea came to fruition 6 years ago! You'll also be able to order the Original Hot Cocoa Bomb from us during the craft show through our Etsy shop, but act fast! They won't last long.

And as another exciting announcement...
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To kick off the start of the virtual boutique, we're holding a giveaway! Several of our awesome vendors have donated towards this and it's SO easy to enter! Head to the Facebook group TODAY to find out how because we're announcing the winner first thing tomorrow morning!

You could win:

• 1 set of nail strips and a cuticle pusher from Polished and Purdy
• 1 bib from Bibs4Littles
• 1 custom art download from Color Me Culturally Confident
• 1 oil diffuser and oil samples from Essentially Blessed Oma
• 1 four pack of the Original Hot Cocoa Bomb by 3 Winks Design

See you tomorrow and Happy Holidays from all of us at 3 Winks Design!
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The holidays this year are one big guessing game. Many traditions, unfortunately, are just not going to be able to happen and many families won't get to spend this time together like they usually would.

But this doesn't mean the Christmas spirit has to be gone completely.

Growing up, one of the things I looked forward to the most during the Christmas season was our advent calendars. My mom would buy us chocolate advent calendars and each morning  my younger brother and I would rush to the kitchen to see what chocolate shapes awaited us that day. We also had a family advent calendar. It was a fabric tree that hung on the wall with numbered pockets underneath. Each pocket held an ornament that would attach to the tree so that by Christmas, we had a full Christmas tree hanging on the wall.

Thinking back on these Christmas traditions is what inspired the newest product in our shop. We've created a Christmas in Quarantine Advent Calendar so that you can enjoy Christmas fun even while social distancing. It's called the Quarantine Christmas Countdown and you can check it out in our Etsy shop!
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This tree is donned with 24 small activities your family can do together to spread some Christmas cheer. They are not numbered, so you can do them in the order that fits around your own schedule and needs. 

Once an activity has been completed, simply color in that ornament. By Christmas morning, you'll have a full Christmas tree hanging on your wall and a month full of fun family memories to look back on.

Who says celebrating Christmas in quarantine can't be fun or magical?
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• Host a video call with all of the family that couldn't be together this year. Let the kids show off the gifts they got, talk about you favorites moments from that morning, or maybe sing a few Christmas carols around the tree together!
• Go on a walk (or drive) around your neighborhood to look at all the Christmas lights one more time. Take some hot cocoa with you and this is the perfect way to end the day.
• Volunteer at a local food bank or kitchen. It will help add to the spirit of giving and be a blessing to those you are helping.
• Write or draw thank you cards to send out. It will help add to that feeling of connection as you and your kids create personalized cards to send to everyone who helped make this season jolly for you. Whether big gifts or just a plate of cookies, there is a lot to be grateful for and a year of uncertainty like this one is the perfect time to focus on that.

​What are some of your ideas for celebrating Christmas in quarantine?

Have you ever been browsing Pinterest and been overwhelmed with trying to recreate on there? Or by the cost of trying to get the look you want?

Honestly that's how I was feeling with this post. So I decided to set some limits for myself. Sometimes working within limitations can help get the creative juices flowing. I decided I wanted to spend no more than $10, and that it would be something I could put together in no more than 15 minutes. Because, let's be honest, with everything going on Thanksgiving Day, who wants to spend tons of time getting the table ready? And in the end I think my centerpiece ended up being beautiful!

(If you're worried about timing for Thanksgiving be sure to check out our 'Thanksgiving Prep 101' post which gives you a timeline from a month in advance on how to prepare for Thanksgiving with a printable checklist to hang on your fridge!)

I made this little video showing you how I put my centerpiece together. It's really that simple! Feel free to pause it if it goes too fast for you. Below I'll list the supplies I used. 

Here's some more tips for making your easy and affordable Thanksgiving centerpiece:

• Fluff the picks- don't be afraid to bend the wires of the floral picks you got. If you notice I got 2 identical picks that I just fanned out the branches. The one in the center I actually bent some of the branches all the way down so the skinny part is in the middle. 
• Balance is greater than symmetry- Sometimes I think I get caught up in trying to make things symmetrical because it's the easiest way to get balance, but it's also not as visually interesting. And can be frustrating to do in a time crunch. If I focus on having similar shapes, instead of placement of specific pieces in the centerpiece, I can achieve an appealing result.
• Add pops of color- If you're using mostly greenery and muted tones as I have done, a small pack of colorful leaves or pumpkins can add a big impact.

I hope that these tips and tutorial can help you to create your own beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece. Don't let Pinterest overwhelm you, if you do use our tips to make your own centerpiece, tag us in your picture so we can share!

Hey guys! As you know, in our house we've had to go gluten free. My husband (actually me) figured out about two years ago that gluten did not agree with him. Since that time I've done some experimenting on some of our favorite recipes so my husband could still enjoy them.

Well, with Thanksgiving coming up I want to share a few recipes with you for the gluten free person in your life, so they can still enjoy all the Thanksgiving favorites, just in a gluten free way!

As I've said, pie is our speciality, and here are two great gluten free crust options!

Gluten Free Pecan Crust
This is a great crust option that works well with pumpkin, or go crazy and do a pecan crust with your pecan pie! Your gluten free pecan pie lover will be so happy!

Gluten Free Coconut Flour Crust
This crust would work really well for a gluten free lemon meringue pie, or go ahead and make this lemon curd pie. It really is SO SO good. Add a dollop of whipped cream and you're set.

Gluten Free Turnip Fries
Root vegetables are a great staple at Thanksgiving. Turnips are naturally gluten free, and this recipe is a great way to make and enjoy them this Thanksgiving!

​Gluten Free Pan de Yuca
Alicia shared this tasty recipe a few years ago. It is an Ecuadorian dish and we've enjoyed it several times when she and Adrian have come to visit for the holidays. It is a great savory side to your Turkey, and, it's gluten free!!