Fall is right around the corner and I'm so excited! Before everything turns to pumpkin, there's APPLE. I don't think there's another fruit that's as popular as the apple. And I don't think there's another dessert as popular as apple pie. I searched the hallowed halls of Pinterest … [Read more...]
Chocolate Caramel Creme Pie
The combination of pudding, whipped cream, cream cheese and caramel sauce makes Chocolate Caramel Creme Pie an instant no bake favorite! Mr. 365ish (now Mr. Simple and Seasonal) here filling in for my beautiful wife. I felt the need to step in tonight because I feel the … [Read more...]
Easy Toffee Dip
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Rubbermaid. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Our Sunday School class at church has pretty much become accustomed to … [Read more...]
25 Recipes, Crafts and Ideas for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday centered around food, family and a grateful heart. It has the tough job of going up against Christmas and sometimes gets a little lost in the fray. I've put together a collection of crafts, ideas for kids, snacks, side dishes, desserts and … [Read more...]
Southwestern Breakfast Bake
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pillsbury. The opinions and text are all mine. It's no secret that around here, breakfast=cereal. It just does. We have breakfast foods on occasion, but usually for dinner. My husband has grown to accept this breakfast … [Read more...]
No Sew Burlap Utensil Holders
Last year for Thanksgiving (2013), we celebrated in an unusual way: small. Usually, our family Thanksgiving celebration is a huge gathering of family and more food than you could eat in a week. However, last year my parents were touring Israel and Greece over the holiday and two … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Delight
It's time for pumpkin pie! But if you're like me, you may not be a huge fan of plain old pumpkin pie. I saw this recipe two years ago on Sweet Treats and More and I really wanted to try it, but I couldn't find the Pumpkin Spice pudding flavor anywhere. This year, I … [Read more...]
Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TasteTheSeason #CollectiveBias My family has already planned our Thanksgiving menu for a VERY large gathering this year. Turkey, mashed potatoes, yams, corn bread … [Read more...]
Metallic Leaf Thanksgiving Place Cards
I have been happily working away this week at preparing our family's Thanksgiving tablescape. Even though my spell check refuses to acknowledge that word, it's exactly the right one. We aren't just talking about place settings. I've got table linens, a centerpiece, place cards, … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Turkey Craft
Did you know a group of turkeys is called a rafter? It's also called a gang. I'm not sure what the difference is between the two. Maybe it has to do with wild turkeys vs. domestic ones? Anyway, I made this rafter of turkeys in anticipation of Thanksgiving this year. I am hoping … [Read more...]
50 Fantastic Side Dishes
For me, the hardest part of planning Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner is the sides. There are so many to choose from, but we often get in a rut and just make the same old thing year after year. I was listening to a podcast by Alton Brown and he said that it's just not … [Read more...]
How to Fill Cupcakes the Easy Way
You don't need any fancy equipment to take your cupcakes up a notch! Learn how to fill cupcakes the easy way. We were making Turkey Pudding Cups the other day and I wanted to use up the leftovers in a creative way. All the stores have been setting up the special baking aisles, … [Read more...]