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...]
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...]
The Best Apple Pie Inspired Recipes on Pinterest
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...]
Eggnog Pie: Vol. 2, Day 40
This eggnog pie is perfect for Christmas dessert! It's an easy, no-bake pie that can be made in advance. Creamy and rich with a buttery crust-it's perfect! My husband could drink eggnog by the gallon from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. When I came home with a quart of eggnog … [Read more...]
Warm Swiss Sweet Onion Dip
Warm Swiss Sweet Onion Dip is a simple 3 ingredient appetizer that keeps you coming back for more! Tonight we went to my husband's work Christmas party. I think it's pretty cool that they actually invited the whole family to tag along! For the last several years he wasn't even … [Read more...]
Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Behold. I have achieved Cookie Nirvana: Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies. Cookie perfection: JUMBO chocolate chip cookies. If possible, I have found something better than a chocolate chip cookie: JUMBO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES! These cookies are huge. The entire batch only yields 6 … [Read more...]
