The crew at Happiness is Homemade is ready to kick off the New Year with our first party of 2018.

Did you all enjoy your holiday as much as I did? Due to health issues (and general laziness) I kept Christmas really low stress with just the three of us and a few presents. No spending hours shopping and wrapping to have presents ripped open and cast aside in typical Christmas morning mayhem. No hours in the kitchen baking oodles of goodies or making special meals. No crazy lady with the camera trying to capture every magical moment that no one cares about except me. Just a few special gifts and quiet times together. BEST HOLIDAY EVER!!!! And my husband and son appreciated the calm happy mom.

If you set some goals/resolutions for the new year, I have a post over on Munofore with 3 Simple Steps to Creating New Habits and Improving Your Life.

And now on to the party

Welcome to Happiness is Homemade!

Way back in 2017, we had some amazing posts shared at our year-end finale. It was tough deciding just who would be featured for the first party 2018 - your creations are amazing! - but we did it and here they are for your enjoyment!

This holiday treat is perfect for any kind of party year round. Can anybody say "Super Bowl Party"? These Pretzel Rolo Turtles by Lisa from Bloghetti are easy to make and a crowd pleaser for sure.

Don't these Mini Spaghetti and Meatball Appetizers from All That's Jas look delicious? Yum!

Homemade holiday hostess gift basket by Gluesticks blog #crafts

Holiday gift basket idea that really can be given ANY time of year - especially in those cold months of winter. This Holiday Hostess Gift Basket was made by Brandy of Gluesticks blog.

This Geometric Christmas Tree is so cool! It was made by Jessa and can be found on her blog simply called "Sparkle."

And finally, here are two fun DIY New Year's Eve Balls made by Chas' Crazy Creations!

Please be sure to visit our Happiness Is Homemade hostess' blogs. Just simply click on each picture below to be taken directly where you want to go!

The Happiness Is Homemade Hostesses

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The rules? They are really simple! Make sure you visit a few other blogs and make some new friends along the way. Feel free to link up your favorite recipes, crafts or your latest DIY project. We want you you share it all! As always, please make sure to follow your hosts and co-hosts!! Link up your posts, make some friends, and earn the chance to be featured at Happiness Is Homemade Link Party! We will feature the favorite posts each week!

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