Bake Homemade Treats

Perhaps the easiest way to spread cheer with your neighbors this holiday season is to bake homemade treats. Think cookies, candies, brownies, and more. Get a little tin or dollar store gift box, add the baked goods, and secure with a ribbon for a gift idea that is sure to delight. Not good in the kitchen or short on time? It’s okay… Use store-bought bakery items. (Shhh! We won’t tell!)

Sing Christmas Carols

Got the voice of an angel? Go a little old-fashioned and sing Christmas carols door-to-door! This is such a rarity these days that your Oceanside neighbors will probably be surprised. They might even opt to join in on the fun. Obviously, don’t go too early or too late, and stay in a group for added safety.

Deliver Ornaments

Looking for a gift idea that keeps giving year after year? Consider delivering ornaments to your neighbors. This can be something bought at the store or handmade. You can even opt to include personalized details, such as a family name, the year, or a special sentiment. This is a great gift idea that spreads cheer for multiple seasons to come.

Consider a Simple Card

If you aren’t into getting too fancy this year due to time constraints, consider giving your neighbors a simple card. If your budget allows, you can even include a small gift card for coffee or lunch. It’s a great way to show a simple gesture that says thank you for being a great neighbor.

Spreading cheer is easy this holiday season with these simple but sweet tips. How do you plan on bringing happiness and joy to your neighbors this holiday season?

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Sandy Beauty

Cover the bottom of one or multiple glass bowls or mason jars with sand. Layer different sized seashells on top of the sand. Scatter some silver and blue ball ornaments inside the bowls. Go one step further and wrap burlap ribbon around the bowls and tie in a bow. Display the bowls together on the mantle or use it as a centerpiece.

Beach Inspired Wreath 

Welcome guests with a wreath dressed for the beach. Paint a grapevine wreath or pine wreath white and adorn it with faux starfish, wood anchors, silver ornaments and a beautiful bow. Instead of a wreath, create a door hanging out of driftwood that is glued together in the shape of a starfish for a simplistic nod to the shore.

Seaside Chic Christmas Tree

Adorn a pine tree with chic, earthy seaside style. Decorate the tree with raffia ornaments, grapevine ornaments, burlap bows, and other natural accents. Wrap a rope garland and twinkly white lights around the entire tree. Top the tree with an oversized star. Wrap presents in brown paper and white bows for an additional natural touch.

Mantle Magic

Design a magical holiday at the beach mantle seascape. Display a large framed photo of your family on the beach in the center (or other beach-inspired artwork), and on each side, display multiple white and blue candles in white candle holders, ocean blue and silver ribbon, snow-tipped garland, mini white lights and silver ball ornaments throughout. 

Light The Way

Simply decorate everything in your home with white string lights. Hang from doorways, wrap around stairway banisters and throughout window treatments for a minimalist look.

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Here are five tea and culinary grade oil pairings designed to help residents of apartments in Oceanside, California, get the most from their favorite cup of tea. 

Rose Oil and Earl Grey Tea

A couple of drops of culinary grade rose oil adds depth and complexity to any cup of tea. But it really shines when added to Earl Grey, because the rose flavor blends so well with Earl Grey's trademark top notes of bergamot. 

Honeysuckle Oil and White Tea

Honeysuckle oil has a light, delicate sweetness that pairs perfectly with white tea. It shouldn't take more than one drop — adding too many drops increases the risk of the oil overpowering white tea's graceful flavor profile. 

Cinnamon Oil and Black Tea

Although cinnamon sticks are a common addition to a hot cup of tea, they really don't impart much flavor. Cinnamon oil provides an ideal partner for black tea's complexity and depth. 

Lavender Oil and Lemon Tea

Lavender oil added to lemon tea provides a highly aromatic experience that's suitable for elegant occasions, as well as for solo sipping with a good book. 

Peppermint Oil and Rosehip Tea

Brimming with vitamin C and featuring a strong, tangy taste, rosehip tea tastes even better with a drop or two of peppermint oil. As an added benefit, peppermint oil may soothe an upset stomach. 

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