Apples, pumpkins and turkeys, Oh my! This collection of fall cupcakes will keep you happy baking for September, October and November. They are the perfect way to celebrate the season. Fall is just around the corner and we all know what that means: time for baking! The … [Read more...]
I love holidays. Taking the time to set aside a day for celebration is part of what makes us human. It's definitely what makes me American! ;) Some of my favorite posts have been holiday themed recipes or decorating ideas. Scroll through to see great Christmas recipes, fall decor, Thanksgiving recipes, Valentine's Day treats and much, much more!
Some personal favorites for celebrating any holiday:
4th of July Waffles
Celebrate Independence Day (or any summer day) with these red, white and blue 4th of July Waffles! They're stuffed with fresh blueberries and strawberries for a delicious summer treat. I love to make holidays special by doing something different with our meals. We have Reindeer … [Read more...]
Easter Word Search: 5 easy Easter activities for kids
Celebrate Easter with this colorful (free) Easter Word Search! It's good for your brain and fun for kids and grown-ups alike! Plus get 4 more great ideas for Easter fun.Charlie, our youngest, doesn't get as much homework as his older brothers do. He's also really into word … [Read more...]
Crockpot Express Corned Beef and Cabbage
Enjoy a traditional Irish dish this St. Patrick's Day! Crockpot Express Corned Beef and Cabbage is done in a fraction of the time normally required, and it's packed full of flavor.Confession: I have never ever in my entire life made corned beef brisket before. I don't even … [Read more...]
Pot of Gold Brownie Bites
You found the end of the rainbow! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these delicious and simple Pot of Gold Brownie Bites. Top o' the morning to ya! :) I keep hoping that by posting fun new ideas for spring, it will actually happen! Once again, our yard is swamped with water and … [Read more...]
Shamrock Rice Krispies Treats
Sweet, chewy and crispy, Shamrock Rice Krispies Treats are a simple and delicious way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the kids! I was going to say, "Can you believe were already headed in March?" However, that's a terrible opening line, because YES. Yes I can believe we're … [Read more...]
Red Velvet Oreo Truffles
Celebrate Valentine's Day with these simple and delicious Red Velvet Oreo Truffles. They're the perfect party treat-no baking required! Now that the eternally long month of January is over, we can enjoy a couple weeks filled with love notes, chocolates, and pink and red treats … [Read more...]
Pink Hot Chocolate: easy Valentine’s Day recipe
Celebrate Valentine's Day (or any cold winter day) with this creamy and delicious Pink Hot Chocolate! It's hard to believe that the Christmas decorations have been packed away, the New Year has been rung in and we're already looking ahead to Valentine's Day! I'm honestly not in … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Bites: Triscuit Topper
Capture the flavors of the season in these easy Sweet Potato Bites featuring Nutmeg and Cinnamon Triscuit Crackers! This post was sponsored by NABISCO as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. One of my favorite … [Read more...]
Snow Globe Mason Jars
Create a quick and easy gift with these Snow Globe Mason Jars! You can fill them with any festive treat and scratch another name off your list. :) Every year I struggle with what to get all the "extra" people on my Christmas list. You know who I mean- teachers, coaches, … [Read more...]
Christmas Elf Shake
This delightful cheesecake milkshake resembles and elf with green, red, and capped with a whipped topping hat. Go crazy with one big glass, or divided your Elf Shake into smaller glasses for the family! What's Christmas if not a time to indulge a little bit? :) For your next … [Read more...]
Eggnog Punch: kid-friendly Christmas recipe
Enjoy this creamy and family-friendly Eggnog Punch during the holidays this season! It's perfect for office or classroom parties.Now, I know not everyone is a fan of eggnog. There seems to be two camps in the eggnog kingdom. The "I love this stuff and I can't wait until … [Read more...]