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...]
Holiday Gift Ideas with Thymes Fragrances
Thanks to Thymes for sponsoring today's post! Nothing evokes nostalgia and memories like the sense of smell. I love this time of year because the kitchen is full of tantalizing aromas and the scent of fir comes wafting in from the living room. (I will never get a fake … [Read more...]
Perfectly Personal™ Christmas Cards and Easy Card Display
Thank you, Shutterfly, for sponsoring this post! All opinions and designs are 100% my own. I know that many of you are feverishly working on last minute Halloween costumes and shopping for candy...oh man...I just realized I haven't bought any candy to hand out yet! Add that … [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...]
Jared Muses: A Christmas Pirate Encounter
I have met a person who would fully satisfy all of the requirements of a TV news interviewee. (You know, the ones that come out of the woodwork after a tornado or high-speed car chase.) He dressed weird, drove a weird car, and talked all sorts of nonsensical gibberish. He was … [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: Vol. 2, Day 41
A few weeks ago, I posted a roundup of 30 Amazing Appetizers and one of the first recipes I wanted to try for myself was this cranberry salsa from Let's Dish. The combination of sweet and savory ingredients intrigued me. Can you really eat cranberries and jalapeños … [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 202: Christmas Poke Cake
Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo yummy!!!! If you are planning something festive for New Year's Eve/Day, you could definitely go with this dessert. I made this yesterday for the family and it was a hit. I really love poke cakes. They are so moist and delicious and this one … [Read more...]
