10 EASY Holiday HOME HACKS That Will Blow Your Mind!

I'm all about working smarter, not harder! In this episode, I show you some fun holiday home hacks to save you time, money and make your holiday season simply amazing! Like this video? Check out this episode next: • 10 Life-Changing HOME ...
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Holiday Hack #1 Santa Hat Brownie Bites
02:20 Holiday Hack #2 Easy No Sew Santa Pillow
04:12 Holiday Hack #3 Cinnamon Sticks Candle
05:28 Holiday Hack #4 Festive Square Ice Cubes
08:05 Holiday Hack #5 Ornament Drink
10:38 Holiday Hack #6 Easy Way to Keep Food Chilled
11:48 Holiday Hack #7 Easy Christmas Wreath Upgrade
12:48 Holiday Hack #8 Christmas Candy Arrangement
15:25 Holiday Hack #9 Cocoa Stir Sticks
16:33 Holiday Hack #10 Easy Pottery Barn Dupe Coasters
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[@designedtothenines]

🎄Do you have a fun holiday hack you want to share? I would love to know! Like this video? Check out this episode next: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6Kvd4WVrth9fc0

[@kristinaanderson8644]

Ok now I need the pistachio salad recipe! Love all the ideas Natalee!

[@kimberlyharris4445]

Hey Natalie.. I THINK YOU'VE BEEN HACKED!! PLEASE LOOK AT THE MESSAGES..SENT TO ME,FROM THIS POST!!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

May God give you the best things that you deserve because you have touched our lives so meaningfully. Thank you for being you!

[@designedtothenines]

Thank you so much 🥰🙏💕

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@designedtothenines you're welcome friend.

[@deborahfuselier40]

So happy you and your family faired well during the hurricane. I’m from Louisiana and know how unsettling it can be. Thanks for all the tips. You always do such a great job regardless of what it is. Thanks for the inspiration.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@suzanneedgaro3868]

Such cute ideas! Ornament drink is adorable....my only concern is not knowing if the iridescent type of glass is food safe.

[@rrichardson3142]

Love these hacks! Brownies, Santa pillow and centerpiece were my favorites! Glad that you and your family are doing well.

[@designedtothenines]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@zullo3529]

These are great hacks. Making everything festive is so fun and you are making it easy for us. Thanks Natalee

[@kimberleyware4631]

I just want to say thank you for helping the Ronald McDonald house they’re amazing they help my mother when my cousin was in the hospital prayers are sent out my God bless you and I’m glad you’re OK I know Florida’s pretty devastating right now

[@gailnye9791]

The Santa pillow is so cute!

[@fisherlady408]

That flower arrangement is Gorgeous!

[@christinewilliams7005]

Love the peppermint floral arrangement!

[@judithhagen8291]

Very cool hacks!! I really, really loved that peppermint floral arrangement!!😍❤😍

[@judithhagen8291]

Hi Natalee! Did you comment this?

[@jarhead5974]

The cinnamon sticks wrapped around the candle and put on a small riser reminded me to reuse the top of a candle jar with a lid. Use it as a riser for a candle. Inside the lid to fill it with sparkly vase filler. Arlene

[@donnaaustin7989]

I really thought you were going to dip the popsicle stick stir sticks in melted chocolate. Refrigerate then let them melt in the hot cocoa. Awesome ideas

[@designedtothenines]

Great suggestion! 💕

[@crystalwood4633]

Natalie I love your channel! I have been watching about two years now and each episode continues to amaze me. Thanks for these Christmas hacks!

[@designedtothenines]

Wow! Thank you 🙏

[@pamgibbs5566]

💕💕💕💕💕💕 Oh my gosh I am glad you are safe. My Uncle however was not so fortunate. The hurricane turned in their direction. They were stuck in the attic for 5 1/2 hours before rescue came. They thought for sure they were going to die. They lost everything. They are ok, and their fur babies.

[@designedtothenines]

😢 I’m so sorry. This is terrible. Prayers on their behalf.🙏

[@Lbheavenly]

One of my faves is the candy Christmas arrangement is Gorgeous! 😍

[@buddysrufflife2199]

Just an idea... what about using melting chocolate with some peppermint extract and dip the popsicle sticks in . Add that to the cocoa :D yummm

[@robertabostrom210]

LOVE the candy centerpiece. Thanks for the ice tray idea.

[@gungamesschuf7irdrjklmcemi810]

I am going to make the Santa hat brownie bite strawberries. My 10 year old grandson told me his favorite time is the holidays and coming here. He says he loves the decorations and the fun food but the best is family.

[@lindak7499]

Really nice video!! Really liked the "Santa" pillow and the peppermint "tree". Thanks

[@five3blueeyes]

Great ideas, my favorite is the floral arrangement with the peppermints…how cute! Glad you are safe from hurricane!

[@charlottesilber1687]

So happy you and your house escaped the bad of the storm. Not too fond of alligators either. Such fun ideas. TYFS

[@deaneclark6469]

I'm so happy that you, your family & your home are well from Hurricane Ian!❤️ Hopefully you will not get any alligators in your little river! So sorry for the devastation near you...your neighbor Floridians are in my continued thoughts and prayers! I love all of your festive hacks, I love them all NataLee! As always NataLee, thank you for sharing all of your hard work, hacks, creativity, talent and inspiration! Stay safe, healthy and positive! God bless you and your family!🙏❤️🇺🇸😊🌲

[@kathleenmrugala9170]

I loved what you did with the peppermint candies and greenery

[@sandycook4140]

We were in Florida visiting our son and his family during the hurricane we did well too! Our son had to go to a hotel for a few days because he lost his electric and his yard was flooded. From now on we are visiting after hurricane season!lol! I’ve been doing the mint and berry ice for many many years. I love the Santa pillow . You have the best ideas!

[@benniececiliamattox7426]

I so enjoy watching your morning hacks while I drink my coffee; your energy and fun videos get me off to a great start! I love all the frozen ideas! I took some peppermint stars and laid them in a snowman cookie sheet lined with foil, then cooked it for a few minutes on low, in the oven, just until the candy melted together good. It was so cute! I used it for a serving platter several times. Watch DIY Dolly so she doesn't get to close in case gators are lurking! Maybe you will see Manatee instead of gators!

[@designedtothenines]

Thank you so much! I love the peppermint idea. thanks for sharing!

[@terriallshouse7605]

Pillow is too cute and easy. 🎅🏼

[@leannemitchem8865]

Awesome hacks. Your flower arrangement is stunning. Thank you for sharing

[@annettehaley3338]

We love you Natalee! God bless you and yours.

[@anniepaylor6998]

Love ❤️ the Santa pillow

[@Lbheavenly]

Thank you for sharing all these Wonderful Amazing DIY hacks❤️👼🏻🙏🏼so happy to hear you are all safe now.

[@sheryldougherty282]

The Santa pillow(Elf for my theme this year). The frozen tray to keep food cold👍🏻.

[@christinewilliams7005]

What FUN, creative, and USEFUL tips - Thank you!

[@realart5995]

Excellent, fun, creative ideas! I'm headed to Dollar Tree!

[@anaverran3040]

Very happy to hear that you fared well during the hurricane

[@jennylittlefield3293]

Thank you so much for these Christmas hacks and trying to make our Christmas so much easier. I love everyone of these! You are such a bright light in the diy world. Thank you for always bringing us such high end content and making every diy something we all want to do. I cannot wait to try all of these diys. And I want to say thank you for what you are doing to help the Ronald McDonald house have a great Christmas. No one knows what it is like to spend the holidays in the hospital with a child until you have been there. Any time is bad. But the holidays seem so much harder especially if you have other children at home who need you with them also. So thank you. You are an amazing person!

[@designedtothenines]

Wow! Thank you so much Jenny! You rock!

[@SaoirseSorrel]

Love em all but Happy for #6 Keeping food chilled.

[@iSTYLEMYSTYLE]

Awesome hacks Natalie! I will certainly be trying all these hacks! All great ideas! Thanks so much for sharing.🥰🎄🎅🏽

[@waynelauracary9565]

Thank you for these hacks. I can truly see myself using all of them…especially love the peppermint vase for greenery! How adorable!! I have a daughter-in-law and several friends that could use a version for their office desks. Thank you NataLee!!

[@melaniemorris7757]

Love, love the Santa pillow! So cute!

[@beverlylones9552]

I love the Santa hats, so cute! Love the idea of putting the cinnamon sticks around the candle! The ice cubes were stunning! Oh my goodness, the candies arrangement is stunning! The stir sticks are adorable!

[@rosieroberts6738]

Although I am not…ready for the Christmas Season quite yet, I TRULY…LOVED this video!!!❤💚 Your CUTE personality & creativity is absolutely delightful!!!🎄🎄🎄 Thank you for sharing so many…FUN idea’s!!!😊😄😃

[@marys.5552]

These hacks were amazing and very easy. Thanks as always for your creativity.

[@trudyblessing7911]

Love the candy/holiday arrangement

[@andreasmith8213]

These were all wonderful NataLee! Thank you. Great for busy parents and young adults planning their first holiday party. Amazing as always.

[@jamiejacquelinenolan2576]

Hi NataLee! Thank you for bringing Christmas to October!🎄🎅 I've already been listening to my Christmas music, I can't seem to help myself. I'm really hoping you will continue with these videos and especially upcoming Christmas decorating🤞❤!

[@cinder8290]

Nicole, Thank you for all of the wonderful ideas. I hope to use some of them this Christmas season.

[@kathyyarbrough8656]

Not sure this is a hack or just a recipe, but my family loves this every Christmas! For a better hot cocoa, mix 1 lg can hot cocoa mix (i use Swiss Miss), 1 2 pound bag of powdered sugar and 44 oz of coffee creamer. Mix in a huge bowl. You have to use around a 1/4 cup with one cup of hot water. I make so much because it lasts all winter and I give a lot away with my hand made pottery coffee mugs!

[@designedtothenines]

Love this! Thanks for sharing.

[@auriswinters311]

Natalee! These are pretty, practical and probably gna be on my to do list! I esp ❤️ how you make groupings with your crafts! That all these looks SO high-end! And now you're dabbling with fun & fabulous food hacks. What don't you do?! Seriously!! But my fav is that absolutely adorable Santa pillow...using a $ Tree frame as a belt buckle. Over the top!! Blessings from Iowa, L

[@designedtothenines]

Yay! Thank you! Glad you liked them.

[@priscillalacy1930]

I love the candy arrangement

[@ivyandjutecreations]

Gurl?? Lol. You are to creative for your own good!! Lol. A picture frame into a belt buckle? I would have never even thought of that to save my life! Always enjoy watching you! Tyfs

[@designedtothenines]

I’m so glad you liked my ideas!

[@brendasmith1533]

I seriously laughed out loud and watched in pure amazement. How freak'n clever can she get??

[@ivyandjutecreations]

@@brendasmith1533 yeah! No doubt! She blows my mind!

[@joanndelise7292]

Loved all these ideas. You always share fantastic hacks and diy's. Thank you. Have a blessed day.

[@atjennysplace]

Alligators?! Everytime I hear someone say they have alligators I shudder. Where we are the worst predator is a mosquitoe. 😱 Awesome hacks. Love the cocoa stir sticks

[@shirleyhartley1891]

Another fun video, I think I love the pillow the most.

[@22ERICSHELLY]

Thanks! May Jesus continue to bless you and your family You want to put a towel under the frozen pan. It will start dripping water everywhere as it melts and make a mess 🤣

[@pamelabrand5210]

Love all these hacks! I am loving how beautiful the ice cubes are with the berries and mint are. The frozen sheet pan will also come in handy for dinner parties. I did the cocoa stir sticks last year, they were such a hit! You always inspire me every episode!

[@designedtothenines]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mslaterva]

Really nice project that will be easy to do. Thank you so much!! Your videos are always fun, informative and just great - love them!!

[@lynns.fischer7026]

Love the candy arrangement

[@kristalhumphreys4621]

Loved the Santa pillow

[@melindachitty2638]

Each one of the hacks are great!

[@b.walker5955]

Super fun. festive and adorable!. Time spent with you ALWAYS leaves me happy. ~ And of course, more powerful than I know. XO PS. Merry Christmas!

[@designedtothenines]

Thank you so much!

[@angelabatterman6381]

Love these hacks. I did the brownie Stanta hats one year for a granddaughter's classroom. I found the topping melted all over the brownies but the kids didn't mind.

[@saraperdomo3525]

My God protect you and your family, you have a beautiful heart to help others, thanks for your amazing hacks, sending love ❤️ hugs

[@angelaarey933]

Great hacks!!! You always make me smile.🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄

[@carjen121]

Natalie I love all the Christmas crafts you make, adorable and great ideas. They bring joy to Christmas and to decorating in general. Thank you for sharing. Blessings💕👏🏼🎄

[@designedtothenines]

Thank you so much 😊

[@aristeavakrina425]

Είσαι καταπληκτική γυναίκα και καλλιτέχνης, Νίνα! Χαίρομαι πολύ που σε γνώρισα! I am Aristea from Athens Greece!

[@terriconrad4612]

These are wonderful ideas! I will give these a go! Glad your family was ok with Ian! We were too. So blessed but really hurt for those so deeply affected. Looking forward to your future holiday goodies! 🙋‍♀️💕🌴

[@lem9876]

Oh my gosh so glad you survived the hurricane. I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Of course, we get winter. ( which I dislike, alot) But then I don't have to worry about alligators, snakes, or hurricanes. ( or big bugs) We can get tornadoes but very rare. Love your hacks.

[@sandynickelson1531]

I really like the brownie strawberry Santa. I will definitely make them this year. The candy flower arrangement was so pretty. Really all ten were amazing.

[@carlareavis8022]

Wonderful hacks, I love them all! Such a cute pillow and the cinnamon wrapped candle... I love the smell of cinnamon. I made a Santa hat pillow out of a Dollar Tree Christmas chair back cover that look like a Santa hat.. I used an existing pillow inside, folded and temporarily tacked the cover to where the triangular end with the little fuzzy ball came about midway down the pillow. It made a very cute Santa hat pillow for $1.25. The peppermint/ candy filled vase with arrangement would be a very nice gift idea for someone in a nursing home or shut in. They'd have a festive Christmas arrangement for their room plus peppermint. (As long as they're allowed candy)... Just a thought.

[@designedtothenines]

Hey I love this idea! If it’s OK with you I might share it in an upcoming video.💕

[@brendasmith1533]

Wow Carla that sounds so amazing. I'd love to see a pic!

[@carlareavis8022]

@@designedtotheninesthank you so much, I would be honored if you did. Feel free to modify it any way you need to

[@carlareavis8022]

@@brendasmith1533 I'm not sure I took a pic of it. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I'll have to check my pictures. Thank you so much

[@brendasmith1533]

@@carlareavis8022 You're welcome.

[@elizabethmitchell0071]

I LOVE all of these home hacks!!

[@ririmr4978]

OMGoodness soooo many AWESOME ideas! Gonna do the brownie santa hats, my gkids are gonna LOVE them, THANK YOU!

[@designedtothenines]

So glad!

[@blessyaheart]

I gotta make that santa pillow! Love it!

[@audreyais4232]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful ideas. I love ❤️ them and will try some of them.

[@MmeO]

Thankful you did ok in the hurricane. You are a joy!

[@dorothyerickson7506]

Great Holiday Ideas! I have tons of scrapepaper. Going to make set of 4 holiday gifts for friends and family and My Christmas Party. Thank you. Happy Holidays!

[@sharibrennan2321]

Love your holiday ideas. Imaginative and easy to do.

[@marshaanderson9176]

Thanks for sharing that pillow is so cute

[@sharibrennan2321]

Happy you are safe after the storm.

[@staceyvance7679]

Great ideas. The floral arrangement came out so nice. The Santa pillow, adorable. Thank you. Working on my ornaments to send to you for the Ronald McDonald house.

[@deborahpotestio4787]

SOoooo many great ideas! Can’t wait to make a Santa pillow❣️

[@mariamercado3946]

Natalie, as I watch your video I got so much inspiration. Thank you for sharing all these amazing hacks. Hope to try some of them with my grandchildren.

[@cindielbrecht557]

You always get me thinking. I’m definitely doing the coasters hack but will add initials of daughter, her hubby and grands before sealing. And the stir sticks. Putting together a hot coco themed gift box to be opened Dec 1st. Thanks for all the creative ideas. Brandon area here, (just east of Tampa) we also came through Ian with no damage.

[@tracewalker8772]

These are the best hacks!! I’m going to try a few of them🙌Fun video!!💕💕🎄

[@kathyyarbrough8656]

Always love Thursdays! You never disappoint!

[@designedtothenines]

Thank you 🙏

[@elizabethrainey2591]

Fun ideas! I especially loved the greenery arrangement with the candies in the base…elegant! You have such a flair with floral arrangements. I can’t wait to try the brownie bites! How can we do some for thanksgiving? Maybe candy corn for turkey feathers…hmmm..have to think about that! Thanks for sharing your creativity!❤

[@judyhaney6083]

Love the candy bowl

[@karireyes6710]

All of these hacks are fantastic! I need to try to remember all of them!

[@designedtothenines]

You can always refer back to this video if you forget! XOXO

[@amychord1549]

Your channel is great!! I think the candy bouquet is awesome! I also like the idea of the ice sheet very clever .

[@designedtothenines]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@danaastorga2760]

Oh my goodnes!! I LOVE all your videos. Definitely doing the cute drinks in the ornaments. I also LOVE the Candy jar arrnagement. I hope mine turns out as great as yours. Thanks for your videos. You are my favorite!!!

[@designedtothenines]

Thank you so much!

[@lynngehringer1073]

Oh I'm in the Christmas Spirit when I watch your Holiday Hacks and your personality makes every Video so fun I laugh right along with you. I'm so excited to make the Christmas Candy Arrangement, What a nice idea which I have to say I've never seen before are the Ornament Bulbs for festive drinks... and your Pitcher with frozen pomegranate and mint was sooooo beautiful! Gee the Browine Bites are adorable too along with your Santa Pillow..,heavens sakes Natalee your whole Video is!!

[@kkabsher4601]

I’m thrilled y’all did ok during the hurricane! 🙏 All I can think about are frogs, gators & mosquitoes. Hoping that cesspool dries up soon. Such great hacks as always. 👏 Thanks for sharing!

[@maryjayneherfurth2612]

Thank you! I love them all.

[@LisaBurningham]

How cute are these hacks?! There are so many amazing ones for entertaining. Love the ice cubes, coasters, brownie bites, stirring sticks & drink ideas! My favorite was that adorable peppermint flower arrangement. Beautifully done my friend!🎄💕

[@designedtothenines]

Oh thank you so much my friend! That means a lot coming from you. You are the queen of entertaining. XOXO

[@brendagarcia6140]

These hacks were great! You are so giving! I love your y tube show I watch each episode at least three times! You’re the best!

[@designedtothenines]

🥰🙏💕

[@acfanter]

Absolutely LOVE your hacks!!!

[@dianekay8771]

For your brownie bites, you could take cream cheese and marshmallow fluff, combine and use just like the cool whip and that would work and would taste really, really good. You have to try it.

[@designedtothenines]

Sounds delicious!

[@leslieg1196]

You always amaze me. I love all these ideas! So glad you survived the hurricane!

[@sherryinge9609]

These hacks are all so good! love ❤ every one!

[@cliffordcynthiastone823]

YOU ALWAYS HAVE THE MOST INCREDIBLE IDEAS,THAT DEFINITELY COMES FROM ABOVE..............................ALWAYS

[@designedtothenines]

Thanks so much 😊

[@donnagloekler741]

Absolutely ❤ these hacks! You are SO creative. 😊