Last Updated on February 19, 2023 Our family celebrations for New Year’s Eve have always been fairly simplistic. We eat something fun and just hang out as a family. Last year we celebrated with a party platter from Subway and a night of Wii playing. For as much fun as we’ve had the past few … Read more
Last Updated on March 7, 2023 For a few weeks leading up to Christmas, I had this plan to make some homemade Cinnamon Rolls for our Christmas morning. However, in all the preparations for entertaining on Christmas Eve, I ran out of time. The idea was still stuck in my head though, so I just … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2023 Erin left a question in the comment section of the Spicy Tuna Skillet post last week that I felt deserved its own post. I have the exact same problem she does so I’m not much help in answering her. But I thought maybe you’d all have some insight to … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2023 Need some last minute inspiration for your festivities? Here are some great looking recipes that I’ve come across the past few weeks. Rice Krispies Treats Ornaments from Amy’s Finer Things Anise Cookies from Finding Joy in My Kitchen La Cuisine Chocolate Cookies from The Sweets Life Chocolate Covered Vanilla … Read more
Last Updated on March 7, 2023 One of the things we most look forward to every Christmas season is sitting around together and watching Christmas specials on tv while snacking and drinking hot cocoa. With the lights of the tree twinkling in the background, we snuggle together and just enjoy the ritual. Caramel Snack Mix … Read more
Last Updated on March 7, 2023 On Monday and Tuesday the three older kids were home from school due to snow. The first day was great. The excitement of having a snow day never changes. But by Tuesday, everyone was a little less than thrilled. The kids were missing out on all the fun that … Read more
Last Updated on March 7, 2023 I always love to have a lot of variety on my Christmas cookie platters. For me, that means variety in both taste, shape and color. I don’t believe that the platter needs to be filled with all greens and reds to look festive, but a little bit thrown in … Read more
Last Updated on October 23, 2023 There’s nothing quite like the buttery, nutty flavor of a classic pecan pie. The gooey filling with toasted pecans baked into a flaky pie crust is downright addictive. But let’s be honest – pecan pie is incredibly rich, cloyingly sweet, and eating more than one small slice is hard … Read more
Last Updated on March 7, 2023 Finally it is cookie time! I have so many great new cookie recipes to share and I’ve been counting down the days until December 1st to start sharing them. I’m planning to post at least 3 new Christmas cookie recipes a week up until Christmas Day. Typing that now, … Read more