Inspiration for family travel around Florida and the world!
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One of our favorite Christmas traditions is building gingerbread houses & decorating cookies! One year, we did a trio of San Francisco-inspired houses—the kids each decorated one, and my husband and I did the middle one. This year, I’m eyeing the beach bungalow with a palm tree! The Target store set is also adorable with a mini cart and dog, plus the Barbie Dreamhouse, Donut Shop, and standing T-Rex—so many fun options! Which one are you grabbing?
Cookie decorating kits are a lifesaver—holiday chaos is real! Anything that saves time and lets us focus on the fun is a win. Trust me, you need one of these kits if you want to make your holiday memories as stress-free (and mess-free) as possible! And be sure to read all the way to the end, for a life hack that will keep your gingerbread houses standing tall, no matter what!
Gingerbread houses falling apart is the worst, but not anymore! Boil 1 1/3 cups of sugar and 3/4 cups of water until it thickens, then dip your gingerbread pieces into the mixture, and hold them together for a few seconds. This secret trick makes the pieces stick together like glue—no more collapsing houses! More icing, less stress, and a perfect gingerbread house every time, even with kids helping!
