Grab some inexpensive ornaments and a little fresh greenery for a DIY Ornament Garland! This post was sponsored by Baskin-Robbins as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.Most people spend all their time 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:
Church Windows: vintage recipe series
Dress up the dessert table or cookie exchange with this colorful treat! Church Windows are a holiday tradition that everyone can enjoy. Remember the Orange Juice Balls that I posted a little while ago? It was a recipe that my Grandma Rench made every year for the holidays. I … [Read more...]
Reindeer Bark: easy Christmas snack
A quick and easy dessert, Reindeer Bark is a great recipe for Christmas. It's perfect for the kids! A few weeks ago I saw a bin of red, green and white candies in the bulk section of our grocery store. I remember thinking that the red candies looked just like Rudolph noses, so I … [Read more...]
Unique Personalized Gifts to Buy or DIY
If you're last name is Burkholder or Rench, please stop reading now. You don't want to spoil any Christmas surprises, do you? :)I'm so happy with how our family Christmas card turned out this year! There are so many beautiful choices on @shutterfly that I had a hard … [Read more...]
17 Christmas Cupcakes that will Steal the Show
I have a thing for cupcakes. Cake, really. Cupcakes just mean you get an overly generous amount of frosting along with delicious cake. Plus, they are just super CUTE! Christmas cupcakes are perfect for parties, because you don't need to worry about plates and forks for the … [Read more...]
Orange Juice Balls: no bake cookie recipe
Perfect for freezing and taking to holiday cookie exchanges, these Orange Juice Balls are a simple (and delicious) no bake cookie recipe! I have a small recipe book that's filled hand-written recipes from the Dark Ages. You know, before the internet. And WAY before Pinterest. :) … [Read more...]
Cranberry Punch: easy holiday drink
Celebrate the holidays with this Cranberry Punch! It's the perfect complement to your big meal. If you're not a fan of cranberry jelly or tart cranberry sauce, there's another way to get the traditional fruit on the table this year. I made this Cranberry Punch for a family … [Read more...]
Frozen Peppermint Cheesecake
This is one of my very favorite Christmas desserts: Frozen Peppermint Cheesecake. It's creamy, crunchy, rich, smooth and perfect for the holiday season!Last year, our whole family was invited along to attend my husband's work party (how cool is it that they included us … [Read more...]
Candy Cane Pretzel Bites
The combination of salty and sweet is what keeps you coming back for more of these Candy Cane Pretzel Bites! They are the perfect treat for holiday parties.I sing in our local Symphony Chorus and we just began rehearsals for our Christmas concert. To kick off the new concert … [Read more...]
Easy Turkey Cupcakes
Celebrate Thanksgiving with these adorable little turkey cupcakes! Peanut butter bodies and candy feathers mean you can have turkey for dessert, too. ;) I love seasonal treats! There's something so fun about having a theme to work with and creating a treat that pulls everything … [Read more...]
24 Cute Halloween Snacks
We don't really do anything for Halloween other than letting the kids get dressed up for a while and going to the neighbor's house for a little trick-0r-treat fun. The kids' schools have fun little parties (for which I usually have to bring some kind of snack) and I'm always … [Read more...]
Easy Fall Decor Ideas
Punch up your look for fall with these easy fall decor ideas. Take a little tour around my house this season! If I can do it, so can you. :) I finally pulled out my fall decorations last week and yesterday I snapped a few pictures of my mantel and "piano room" where I keep … [Read more...]