Sitting on top of a layer of caramel and pecans, this no bake Turtle Pumpkin Pie is a delicious twist on a holiday classic. My poor husband. He just wants a plain old piece of pumpkin pie. Unfortunately for him, I'm not really a fan of pumpkin pie, unless it's … [Read more...]
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip: easy holiday appetizer
Punch up the holiday table with this zesty Cranberry Jalapeno Dip. 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 … [Read more...]
Eggnog Punch: kid-friendly Christmas recipe
Enjoy this creamy and family-friendly Eggnog Punch during the holidays this season! It's perfect for office or classroom parties. Now, I know not everyone is a fan of eggnog. There seems to be two camps in the eggnog kingdom. The "I love this stuff and I can't wait until … [Read more...]
Easy Three Bean Chili
Cooler weather calls for hearty and comforting meals like this Three Bean Chili. With limited prep required, it's a perfect meal for a busy weeknight! Instructions included for making on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker! A couple weeks ago, my sisters-in-law and I got … [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...]
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...]
Vol. 2, Day 21: Painter’s Tape Roads
Last week, we were coming home from running some errands and we saw a garage sale with lots of toys. Henry asked if we could stop, so he and I got out to check out the goods. They had some great things and the prices were great! We got a really cool Hot Wheels launcher for $1. … [Read more...]
Guest Post: DIY “Love” Blocks
Today I'm thrilled to be hosting Kate from Life as I know it as my guest while I'm visiting family in the Bay Area. This is a craft that I might actually be able to do! :) Be sure to check out her blog and show her some love in the comments ;) Hi, I'm Kate. I am a … [Read more...]
Day 261: Beef Wellington, conquered!
Today is my husband's 35th birthday! We had no plans other than: 1. Drop the kids off at Grandma and Grandpa's house 2. Be alone, somewhere. :) So we dropped off the kids around 3:30 this afternoon and promptly headed to Kmart. Yes, I know. Be still, my … [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...]