Hippity hoppity, it's that time of year when the big bunny himself (herself?) will making it to homes everywhere. But will your home be ready?

Easter is such a fun holiday to decorate for, as it offers beautiful colors and plenty of themes with which to work. You don't have to spend a fortunate either buying tons of decorations, because you can make plenty of easy and adorable ones yourself. Here are six to help you hop to it.

Are your kids getting excited for the Easter Bunny yet? I know my little guy is. He wakes up pretty much every day and asks me what kind of treats I think he will find in his basket.

And while we still have a couple of weeks to go before Easter Sunday arrives, now is the perfect time to do some fun crafts with your kids to get them ready for the holiday and excited for spring.

Even if it's cheesy, I love getting into Valentine's Day. Whether it's making valentines with my kids, scheming up a sweet gift for my husband, or crafting festive decorations for the home, I think it's fun to celebrate. Now that February is here, I'd better get cracking. Here are some projects I'd love to try out this year.

First, I want an entire ceiling full of these darling hanging hearts made from book pages. 

"You know what would be great?" said my husband last summer. "One of those heavy grill press things that keeps meat and bacon from curling up when you're cooking it." You know what he's getting for Christmas? A heavy grill press thing that keeps bacon from curling up when you cook it. He never bothered to put it on his wish list, I just made a mental note and bought one, and I plan to pat myself on the back every time he uses it.

This, I like to think, exemplifies a crucial aspect of skillful gift-giving: listening. Another crucial aspect: remembering. Also crucial: time, money, and feeling some affection for the person you're buying for.

But what if it's December 22 and none of those aspects are in place, and suddenly you need to pick up a little something for the person in your office who invited you to cocktails Friday night? Or your husband's step-sister who suddenly decided to fly in from Norway? Or the sitter who's coming. over. right. now?

It's so hard for me to commit to one style of Christmas decor because I know the next year, there will be something new that catches my eye. That's probably why our ornament collection is a random mix, from traditional to eclectic. Instead of fully investing in one style, I like the idea of buying inexpensive clear glass bulbs and customizing them to your mood.

Feeling glam? Try these pretty gold ones made by Jennie by using washi tape and tinsel. See four more perfectly festive ideas below.

One of my favorite holiday gifts to put together each year is a photo book that includes a selection of my favorite family images from the year. I give one to both sets of grandparents, we keep one for ourselves, and it always ends up being an amazing keepsake.

Unfortunately, it always ends up being an amazing expense, too. I can never force myself to limit the number of photos I include, so each book is a sprawling, gorgeous expanse of multiple glossy full-page color pages that are priceless in the long term—but budget-busting in the short term.

Still, an annual photo book is such a wonderful memento, it's worth figuring out some options for making it happen. Here are a few tips for putting together your own book without spending your last dime in the process:

When it comes to Thanksgiving, you want to save your cash for gas, tolls, heirloom turkey, and Klonopin (or maybe that’s just my family). The so-simple Pilgrims wouldn’t approve of overspending on décor. Of course, they probably wouldn’t be too pleased with marshmallows in the sweet potatoes, either, but let’s not split hairs.
 
If you’ve done all you can with the stuff in your backyard and you’re hoping for a little autumn cheer (without endangering the Christmas budget), here are some not-too-spendy options for Thanksgiving decorations on the cheap.