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Nutcracker Craft / Nutcracker Puppets

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Just wait until the kids see these Nutcracker Craft Puppets. They’re adorable, festive, and certain to put them in the Christmas mood! And the best part? They’re so easy and simple to make! When you’re looking for a fun holiday craft, the kids are going to love this fun idea! Be sure to check out more fun Christmas Activities for kids here.

two nutcracker craft puppets on green and blue background

We’re huge fans of the Nutcracker in our house so the kids always loved creating this Nutcracker puppet. And when it comes down to it, it’s no secret why. The kids can easily start and finish this simple Christmas craft with minimal assistance on your part.

If you have a younger child doing this craft, they just need a little bit of supervision and they’ll be good to go. It literally just takes a few moments of time to put this together. And once they’re done, they can put on their own version of the Nutcracker for you as well!

Supplies needed to make this Nutcracker Craft Puppet

All you need are a few simple supplies to get started. Gather them up for the kids and let them start creating!

nutcracker craft materials - cardstock papers, scissors, popsicle stick and glue.

How to make a DIY Nutcracker Puppet

Step -1:

Select colored cardstock papers for this craft. Prepare the template patterns by printing and cutting them out nicely. Trace the patterns on the selected cardstock papers. Use scissors to cut out the traced patterns from the cardstock paper.

nutcracker craft - pieces of cardstock cut out

Step -2:

Attach the zigzag bordered strip along the top side of the hat cutout. Attach the smaller parts of the uniform on the big part of the uniform. Attach the hair cutout on the backside of the base cutout, by leaving a cm from the top end of the base. Last but not least, attach the boots along the bottom end of the uniform.

nutcracker craft - start gluing pieces together

Step – 3:

Attach the hat on the top side of the base cutout; aligning the short end of the hat with the base. Attach the uniform on the bottom side of the base cutout.

nutcracker craft - almost done but no face

Step – 4:

Use a black gel pen or marker to draw the eyes, moustache, nose, and other features of the face.

nutcracker craft - nutcracker puppet with face and mustache

Step – 5:

Finally, attach the cardstock nutcracker on a popsicle stick to complete the nutcracker puppet craft.

nutcracker craft added to stick to make stick puppet

See how cute this simple puppet is? Save up those popsicle sticks and see what you can create. Popsicle sticks make great puppet handles and are a fun way to use your imagination to craft.

easy nutcracker craft puppet - one red nutcracker and one blue nutcracker

Fun Ways to Use This Nutcracker Puppet

Let the kids keep creating and using their imagination. The Nutcracker Puppet is fun to make but can be even more fun with a newly created backdrop as well. Let the kids make their own scenery for the Nutcracker and have them put on a play!

These could also make cute Nutcracker cake toppers

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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

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It just wouldn’t be fall if you didn’t have a bit of pumpkin spice in your life. The great thing about this Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte is that it’s so simple to whip up at home. It’s literally just 7 easy ingredients that will create a warm and toasty drink.

easy homemade pumpkin spice latte in glass mug

This latte is perfect for the morning time, but who am I kidding…I’m going to enjoy this recipe morning, afternoon and night because fall only comes around once a year and the time of “pumpkin spice” is now!

If you’re craving a warm and flavorful drink that goes perfectly with the autumn colors and changing of the leaves, this is the one for you! And don’t forget that it makes up two delicious lattes so it’s the perfect recipe to share with a friend.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte/ Pumpkin Spice Coffee

All you need are these simple ingredients to get started. (trust me, you’ll be sipping away in no time at all!)

Ingredients to make this pumpkin spice latte

  • 2 cups of milk
  • 2 tbsp canned pumpkin puree
  • 1-3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 cup dark roast coffee
  • 1/2 cup whole milk 

How to make this homemade pumpkin latte

Add milk, pumpkin, and sugar to a small pot and cook on medium heat until hot, do not boil.

Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract, allspice, and coffee.

Pour into two coffee mugs

Using a mason jar pour in a  1/2 cup of whole milk. Close with the lid and shake vigorously. remove the lid and place in the microwave for 1 min 

Spoon the foam from the mason jar and place on top of the coffee add warm milk also if you like. 

The last step is to think about how much money you saved not going to Starbucks while you Enjoy your pumpkin spice latter at home. I hope you enjoy it!

pumpkin spice latte in mug surrounded by fall decor

pumpkin spice latte in mug surrounded by fall decor
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Pumpkin Spice Latte

You're going to love the taste and flavor of this pumpkin spice latte! 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of milk
  • 2 tbsp canned pumpkin puree
  • 1-3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 cup dark roast coffee
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions

  • Add milk, pumpkin, and sugar to a small pot and cook on medium heat until hot, do not boil.
  • Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract, allspice, and coffee.
  • Pour into two coffee mugs.
  • Using a mason jar pour in a 1/2 cup of whole milk. Close with the lid and shake vigorously. remove the lid and place it in the microwave for 1 minute. 
  • Spoon the foam from the mason jar and place on top of the coffee add warm milk also if you like. 

mug of pumpkin spice latte

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Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apple Easy Dinner Recipe

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Just wait until you taste these delicious Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apple ! These easy baked pork chops are perfect for holiday dinners, weekend family suppers, or just a delicious weeknight meal to gather everyone around the kitchen table.

The best part about this oven roasted pork chop recipe is that you only need 5 simple ingredients to get started. And I’m talking easy ingredients!

Once you combine them together and cook them, you’re going to realize that you’ve just found a dependable go-to weekly meal. Everything about this recipe is simple, easy, and delicious.

There’s no reason that you can’t have this into your weekly meal-planning or rotation without any sort of issues!

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Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apple

Packed full of healthy ingredients, get ready to get started!

Ingredients needed to make these easy baked boneless pork chops

  • 4 Boneless Pork Chops
  • Green Beans
  • Sweet Potatoes 
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 12oz Can Apple Pie Filler

boneless pork chops sheet pan green beans sweet potato

How to make this  roasted  pork chops in the oven

Place pork chops on the sheet pan. These is such a simple way to make boneless pork chops in oven. Need a sheet pan?  This sheet pan has great reviews. 

Clean and slice your green beans. Then place them on the sheet pan.

boneless pork chops sheet pan green beans sweet potato baked in oven

Slice up the sweet potatoes and place them on the sheet pan.

Drizzle with olive oil.

Preheat the oven to 350 and place in the oven for 30 minutes or until pork chops reach 150-155 degrees.

Remove from the oven and pour the apple pie filling over the entire sheet pan meal.

Place in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve and enjoy your boneless pork chops with apples and sweet potatoes! 

boneless pork chops sheet pan green beans sweet potato on plate easy dinner

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Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apple & Sweet Potato

Don't miss out on this delicious Sheet Pan Pork Chops.

Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless Pork Chops
  • Green Beans
  • Sweet Potatoes 
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 12oz Can Apple Pie Filler

Instructions

  • Place pork chops on the sheet pan.
  • Clean and slice your green beans. Then place them on the sheet pan.
  • Slice up the sweet potatoes and place them on the sheet pan.
  • Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 and place in the oven for 30 minutes or until pork chops reach 150-155 degrees.
  • Remove from the oven and pour the apple pie filling over the entire sheet pan meal.
  • Place in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy! 

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