Punch up the holiday table with this zesty Cranberry Salsa. The vibrant colors and flavors make it perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Can you really eat cranberries and jalapeños together? Yes. Yes you can, and you will love it! The combination of sweet and … [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:
Pinterest FAIL: Candy Corn on the Cob: Vol. 2, Day 39
It has been a long time since I posted a Pinterest Fail. I don't know if I'm getting better at the things I try, or I just know how to spot a sure-fire fail and avoid them like the plague. Either way, I decided to try something that's been sitting on one of my boards forever. … [Read more...]
Reading Countdown to Christmas 2013
We have begun a new tradition in our house for Christmas. Last year we did it for the first time and it was a huge hit with the boys. A Reading Countdown to Christmas is a great way to build anticipation for the holiday, encourage reading with your kids and keep the … [Read more...]
One Dozen Alternatives to Pumpkin Pie
I have a confession to make. I don't really like pumpkin pie. *GASP* I know, it's not very American of me, but I'm just not really a fan. I'll eat a slice that's been buried in whipped cream for Thanksgiving, but that's pretty much just for tradition's sake. Honestly, I'm … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Story Bead Bracelet
A few years ago, my oldest son, Bryce came home with a bead bracelet on his arm. He was not very verbal at the time (he has autism) but he was able to communicate the Thanksgiving story to me by looking at the beads on his bracelet and remembering what each color stood for. It … [Read more...]
Vol. 2, Day 15: How to Make an Underground Oven
We are now prepared for the coming Zombie Apocalypse. And if the Mayans ever get it right, we're ready for them, too. We wouldn't have been back in 2012, but NOW we can be secure in the knowledge that we are going to survive. No, we haven't stockpiled weapons, but we DO have a … [Read more...]
Vol. 2, Day 10: Layered Drink for 4th of July
I wasn't going to post today, but I was "practicing" for tomorrow and had to see if this layered drink would work. I'm happy to report that this was a success! I had so much fun putting this together, and to top it all off, it actually tastes good! :) … [Read more...]
Day 292: Easter Bark
I'm getting so close to 300! There are some weeks that I have to go digging for something to blog about and then there are other times when I have a list of things waiting to share! I made this Easter Bark for a class activity on Saturday and it was a hit (well, at least with … [Read more...]
Day 275: Easter Candy Spring Centerpiece
One glance at the popular pins and boards on Pinterest will tell you that Spring is coming! I was feeling artsy/crafty this afternoon so I made a trip to the dollar store and spent about 30 minutes during Charlie's nap making this fun little centerpiece to help welcome Spring. … [Read more...]
Day 252: Valentine Compliments
Today's idea doesn't come from Pinterest, but I'm going to pin it to Pinterest because I thought it was such a great one. Bryce came home with an assignment last week to make Valentine's for his class. This is typical, as they don't want anyone to feel left out, so the teachers … [Read more...]
Day 197: Candy Serving Tray
I forgot about mine and it cooked a little too long, so the edges lost their definition and I made a little mess :/ Believe it or not, it really works! I thought this candy serving tray looked like a great idea, but it didn't seem like it could possibly be as easy as the … [Read more...]
Day 188: Gift Tags from Christmas Cards
This is the one time of year that I actually enjoy going to the mail box. There are so many beautiful cards coming in the mail or being handed to us in person in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Some of them are works of art and it seems a shame to throw them away when … [Read more...]
