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...]
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...]
DIY Painted Christmas Ornaments: Vol. 2, Day 43
I have a love/hate relationship with today's post. You see, we decided to have an ornament exchange for our co-op's Christmas party and I was excited to try these DIY Painted Ornaments I had seen floating around Pinterest. The clear globes were so popular this year, and there … [Read more...]
Eggnog Cookies: Vol. 2, Day 42
Eggnog is the "pumpkin" of December. You know what I mean? It makes its way into recipes and all over Pinterest during the month of December, just like pumpkin does from the turning of the first leaves in Autumn. But there's a reason it's so popular: IT'S YUMMY. I don't like … [Read more...]
Christmas Music Canvas Art
Have you ever had one of those ideas that seems really great in theory, but the reality wasn't quite what you were hoping for? Yeah, that's pretty much every single craft for me. :) I joined up with Emily from Naptime Creations to be part of a Crafty Christmas post "exchange." … [Read more...]
Cranberry Salsa: easy holiday appetizer
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...]
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...]
Day 203: Cheesy Broccoli and Onion Casserole
I made this recipe from Food.com as one of our side dishes for Christmas dinner. It turned out so tasty! It is reminiscent of green bean casserole, but you make the sauce yourself and use fresh veggies. After putting it together, I realized how easy it really is. You know how … [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...]
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