21.8K followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/2

0 saved

3

9

✨ I said I wasn't going to work on Christmas...

But the cookie pull is too strong. I must decorate.

#blackandwhite #nodaysoff #girlboss #cookiedecorating

2024/12/26 Edited to

As Christmas approaches, many of us find it hard to resist the allure of holiday baking, especially when it involves cookie decorating. This enjoyable activity not only brings out our creative side but also serves as a wonderful way to bond with family and friends. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, there's no better time to explore the art of cookie decorating than during the festive season. When planning your cookie decorating session, consider themes to match your holiday spirit. Festive designs such as snowflakes, Christmas trees, and gingerbread men are always popular. Gather an array of colorful icing and sprinkles to unleash your artistic flair. For inspiration, browse social media or culinary websites that showcase expert decorating techniques and ideas. Moreover, involving children in the decorating process can create lasting memories. They will enjoy experimenting with different colors and patterns, making it a joyful family affair. Remember, the magic of decorating lies in expressing your personality and creativity, so there are no strict rules—just have fun! Finally, once your cookies are beautifully decorated, consider packaging them creatively to share with friends and neighbors. Homemade cookies make heartfelt gifts during the holiday season, spreading cheer and celebrating the joy of giving. This Christmas, let the cookie pull guide you through a delightful decorating experience!

Related posts

🪩High School Advice To Make College Easier🪩

Hey there! I wanted to give some high school advice to make college easier & cheaper from a college student. 🪩I know this is a long post but I promise you won’t regret reading & taking this advice🪩 Before I go in-depth with my advice, let me give you my qualifications for giving said

2188 likes

The Secret to Stronger Relationships?

I used to think check-ins were something couples did after a big fight… like a “fix-it” tool. But lately, I’ve learned they’re actually more powerful before things get messy. One night, after a long day, I found myself snapping at him over something silly like, Why didn’t you text me back earlie

3964 likes

she said it was over, but it wasn’t.

when her best friend and first love finally finds out what’s been happening at home recently. 📚facts and feelings childhood best friends to lovers, second chance romance #lemon8bookworm #bookwormsoflemon8 #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookclubchallenege #romancebookrecs Chicago

184 likes

I said I wasn’t going to get it but I got it 😉🥰

I said I wasn’t going to get it but I got it 😉🥰 this beautiful Barista Touch Impress Expresso machine deserved to be in my kitchen, I had this one before in stainless steel and I loved it and I just know how good this brand is and with this collection being white and gold it’s just perfect in my ki

473 likes

I thought it was love. it wasn’t.

#fyp #mentalhealthawareness #love #poem #ex Thinking about it just bums me out. I love her. At least I think I do. Because she made my heart beat in two. I hate admitting that. I know I’ll probably never see her again. Never hear her voice. Never know the person she’s become.

90 likes

TTC My Halloween sucked i need to Vent about it

If I would of kept my big mouth closed I would probably be pregnant right now. my partner #nonbinary went outside before we were going to try for a baby they said they were going on a walk it had been over an hour so I decided I should go look for them to see them talking on the phone outside,

56 likes

A celebratory image with text "I FOUND THE RING HE WAS HIDING Swipe" over a hand wearing a ring and a person wearing a tiara, indicating an engagement announcement.

A detailed image of an elaborate engagement ring featuring a large oval pink diamond surrounded by a double halo of smaller white diamonds, with diamond-encrusted side stones and band.

A simple and classic solitaire engagement ring with a round brilliant-cut diamond set in a plain silver-toned band, representing the desired ring style.

I found the ring he was hiding & I’m not a fan 😭

I’ve been with my boyfriend for 5 years and he literally is my soulmate. He’s given me the same energy since the day we met and I knew I was going to spend my life with him since our 1st date. 🔐🩷 When I say this man knows me, I mean it. He knows me better than I know myself (crazy I feel this wa

4618 likes

Shadow Work Prompts for Anxiety

These are a few prompts that have helped me with working on my anxiety. If you have any prompt suggestions comment them below 😊 1. What is something I would do if I wasn’t afraid? 2. How did you process emotions as a child? What are some healthy ways you can channel your emotions? 3. Do

53 likes

Warm &fuzzy Christmas in a small town 2025

A little late on the posting. She did awesome even tho she had been sick and it was freezing. She said she wasn’t gonna let everyone down who was expecting her. #rocknrollprincess #christmas2025 #christmassongs #rocknroll #rocknrollforever @

5 likes

A close-up selfie of a person wearing glasses and a black t-shirt, with a seatbelt across their chest, looking directly at the camera with a slight pout. The text overlay reads, "Joker wasn't lying when he said...."

A black and white image of Heath Ledger's Joker with red lips. Overlaid text states, "IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND MY SILENCE YOU WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND MY WORDS."

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker in full costume stands looking down in an indoor setting. The overlaid text reads, "MORE YOU LOVE PEOPLE, MORE THEY WILL HURT YOU."

Joker wasn’t lying when he said….

#lemon8diarychallenge #joker #sad #relatable #aboutlife

39 likes

Mama said & it wasn’t ok 💀

Parenting toddlers is a wild ride and it ain’t for the weak 🫠😂 Anything happen to yours today that just ruined it for them?? #stayathomemom #honestmotherhood #boymomlife #momhumor #momtruths

79 likes

Things I said I wasn’t doing again…but did anyway.

POV: You swore you were done with him, your hair, and your Sephora habit… But here we are. Again. Bonnet on. Heart open. Cart full. 💅🏾✨ This reel is brought to you by broken promises and perfectly laid edges. Healing is happening… just not today. 😂 Which one are you guilty of? 📌 Save this

179 likes

A woman sits peacefully on a wooden bench in a sauna, with text overlay "3 signs your SOUL needs a reset." She has her eyes closed, reflecting on the need for self-care and healing.

The interior of a wooden sauna with text describing signs of feeling emotionally drained and solutions like digital detox, journaling, meditation, and breathwork for release.

A dimly lit room with a chair and plant, featuring text about signs of lack of motivation or creativity and solutions such as exploring new experiences, travel, or new hobbies.

This past year, I faced two of my biggest fears—the kind that shake you to your core, the ones you don’t think you’ll make it through. I won’t lie—there were moments I truly didn’t think I would. But my husband was there, pushing me forward. Sometimes with tough love, sometimes by giving me space,

109 likes

Denzel wasn't wrong when he said...

Denzel Washington didn’t climb to the top—he built a staircase, one day of discipline at a time. Before the world knew his name... before the accolades... there were decades of grit that nobody saw. The kind of work that happens when the lights are off and the rooms are empty. He didn’t just practi

253 likes

A person's arm displays a new tattoo spelling "CHAOS" in a stylized font. The image includes text "They said I couldn't do it SO... I did it," reflecting the article's theme of overcoming skepticism in a tattoo apprenticeship.

A person's forearm features a small, black outline tattoo of a crying heart face. Other faint tattoos are visible above it, illustrating the progress and variety of work from a tattoo apprentice.

A person's thigh reveals a small, black tattoo spelling "Stardust," with the leg partially exposed from a floral dress. This image highlights another example of the tattoo artist's work and progress.

They said I couldn’t do it

When I told family and friends I was going to begin a tattoo apprenticeship, I got a lot of pushback. They said it wasn’t a feasible career, that I was too scared of needles, that it was too risky. I did it anyway. And a month in to tattooing skin, the progress from my first tattoo to today is

730 likes

They Said Work Hard & Retire… But That Didn’t Happ

I gave 26 years to a company only to realize retirement wasn’t going to happen. I had to pivot—and what I found changed everything. If you’re 50+ and feeling stuck, this blueprint might be exactly what you’ve been searching for. ⬆️ #DailyPayWithLisaGoodwin #FreedomLifestyle _Lisa #PeaceA

32 likes

🖤 Shadow Work Saturday 🖤

I know I said I wasn’t going to be posting but I don’t know who might actually need this, you know? It really does help people with their mental health! #shadowworkjournal #embracevulnerability #mentalhealthawareness #investinyourself #selfhealing

5 likes

She said I wasn't talented😂 Ill let you decide🙏🏼

I've been studying West African percussion since I was five years old. Throughout the years I've had the opportunity to perform with most of the top companies in the country. It's been a blessing. Always keep your dreams. You never know where they will lead you #musician #musicians

2 likes

I said i wasn’t going to get it but i got it 😉🥰

#marjacobs #pillowpurse #inlove #shessopretty #labelsmatter @

1 like

Going Ghost Was the Loudest Boundary I Ever Set

🤍 My Story: I have been on a social media cleanse staying off Instagram and Facebook because having a large following can be overwhelming especially when it’s filled with negativity, projections, and people who don’t actually know you. Right now, I’m choosing spaces that feel safe. Lemon8 has beco

114 likes

Scary Movies You Shouldn't Watch Alone

1. The Battery, 2012 ⭐Rate: 7/10 🎬Review: Ben (the director, Jeremy Gardner) & Mickey (Adam Cronheim) are two ex pro baseball players who are eking out an existence while wandering a zombie infested America. Ben is nomadic and doesn't like staying in one place for too long, while Mickey l

1167 likes

Who said fitness wasn’t fashionable??

New to Lemon8! Something I love： #hellolemon8

12 likes

Better results, less work, and no more brain rot.

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t feeling pretty upset about the likelihood of losing TikTok. I spent most of 2024 building a community there and poured countless hours into creating content 💅🏻🙋🏻‍♀️✨. But instead of staying stuck in frustration…I’m using this moment as an opportunity to pivot…and hon

8 likes

A person with long, dark, twisted braids takes a mirror selfie, wearing an orange hoodie. Text overlay reads "I WILL NEVER SUPPORT COLLEGE BRAIDERS AGAIN! SWIPE", indicating dissatisfaction with a recent hairstyle.

A woman with neat, long, dark twist braids looks at the camera. Text overlay states "THIS IS WHAT I WANTED", showing the desired hairstyle from a reference photo.

A close-up shows the messy, frizzy, and unraveling ends of dark twisted braids, highlighting the poor quality of the actual hairstyle. Text overlay says "LOOK AT THE ENDS".

I WILL NEVER SUPPORT COLLEGE HAIRSTYLIST AGAIN!

This was supposed to be my birthday hair. I decided not to do my own hair for my birthday and get it done instead. The girl I went to had a nice pro folio of her work, so I decided to get my hair done by her. I should’ve known everything wasn’t going to turn out right. On Saturday when I got it

1718 likes

Christmas on a budget lessons learned

This holiday season reminded me that there’s more than one way to do Christmas right. Not perfect. Not Pinterest. But thoughtful. We mixed new, like-new, gently used, and a few things we already owned but never used — and turned them into meaningful gifts with a little creativity and a lot o

2 likes

That’s just what I said 😂

Gone to get milk!!!

2 likes

9 Apps to make 💲

I think passive income is such a game changer. Especially if you’re young or don’t have the highest paying/most reliable work. Apps like Mercari and Caden work in the background. You put in the information and wait. We probably sell ~3 items a day on Mercari. We sell our old things, family memb

827 likes

I Wasn’t Hired for My Brain😅

At my last job, my boss started inviting me to client meetings that had nothing to do with my role. At first, I thought it meant growth. Visibility. Maybe even a promotion down the line. Before each meeting, he’d make small comments. “Maybe wear something more polished today.” “You look goo

9 likes

I said I’d just try it … and accidentally changed my life

When I started this business while pregnant, I genuinely thought: “If I can just make a little extra income each month, that would help so much.” That was it. I wasn’t trying to become some millionaire overnight. I wasn’t looking for a “get rich quick” scheme. I just knew I didn’t want t

17 likes

Black Protest Music: “What’s Going On” (Part 2)

#blackcommunity #blackmusic #kendricklamar #musichistory

5 likes

Who said short hair wasn’t in

This is my second time cutting my hair off . Once I turned 30 I know I wanted to give Rich 90s Auntie vibes. ⭐️Overall rating: 5 /5 yes I would recommend cutting your hair off. It’s just hair it will grow back! What color should I do for summer ? #fingerwaves #shortnaturalhairstyles #

33 likes

Mom Chronicles Christmas on a budget part five

I’ve officially entered my “make it look store-bought even though it absolutely wasn’t” era. 😏✨ If there’s a way to stretch a holiday budget, I’m going to find it — and make it cute. Thrifted gifts, marketplace deals, and a little tag magic go a long way this time of year. 🎁💛 Saving money but

1 like

Cities I Won’t Be Going Back To…

Ugh! Have you ever traveled somewhere with expectations only to finally get there and realize it’s just not worth the hype? Obviously for people who live in these cities, you probably have a completely different perspective than me. These are just my limited opinions on places I’ve only been

232 likes

JERRY BEADS FOR THE WIN AT LEAST IY WASNT NO KIDS

#jerry #jerryspringer #epsteinfiles #xyzabc #xyzbca YALL KNOW WHO ELSE NOT IN THOSE FILES AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN INNOCENT JERRY SPRINGER. AND STEVE WILKOS WHAT YALL THINK RIP JERRY SPRINGER PRINCE LEFTEYE ALLIYAH PRINCESS DIANA AND MICHEAL JACKSON MAMBA AND GIGI SO MAMY OTHERS THA

1 like

A closed black MacBook Air is shown with pink headphones and a journal, under string lights. Overlay text reads "A REVIEW That might convince, or warn you 💀" and "SWIPE", indicating a product review.

A MacBook Air screen displays an iPhone mirroring feature, showing a message "iPhone Camera in Use." The image highlights the ability to access and interact with an iPhone directly from the MacBook.

A MacBook Air screen shows multiple application windows neatly arranged using Mission Control, demonstrating how to manage and organize various open windows without clutter.

This MacBook Air Wasn’t What I Thought It would be

okay besties, sooo after 3 months with the MacBook Air M4, I finally have thoughts. And honestly… this laptop surprised me in ways I did not expect. Let’s get the “ugh” part out of the way: Yes, it only comes with two usbc ports. TWO. So if you want to plug in literally anything that isn’t USB

86 likes

See more