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Crispy Black Eyed Peas – Seasoned and Baked

It’s a common southern tradition to offer Black Eyed Peas just after midnight on New Year’s Day. I really didn’t know much about this tradition until my adult-hood, but since it’s a fun tradition I thought we would make some this year!   My favorite way of making Black Eyed Peas is Seasoned and Oven- …

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Sparkling Jello Jigglers ⋆ Easy New Years Eve Dessert

Some of my fondest memories are wrapped around watching the giant ball drop on New Years Eve.  Don’t we all love counting down the seconds until the new year begins?  There is something special about ringing in a brand new year full of hope and new beginnings. That’s why I love making all the sparkly …

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Silent Night…

All is calm, all is bright…   This is what my family and I are focusing on today.  The birth of our Savior.  Actually we focus on this everyday, but today we will light candles and sing Happy Birthday to Jesus because that is our reason for hope and joy.  Even in a dark and …

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Christmas Tea Party Ideas

For as long as I can remember my mom has brewed Bigelow “Constant  Comment” Tea for her guests around Christmas time.   I have many memories of the sweet and spicy aroma filling the air as she brewed it!   It just smells like Christmas to me and it is not the same without it! …

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DIY Café Style Sandwiches

This post contains affiliate links for the support of this blog. Thank you for your support. Are you a working mom that usually eats out for lunch?  If so, I think that you will love these DIY Café Style Sandwiches!  Even if you are not a working mom… these recipes are fabulous!  I mainly stay …

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Hot Cocoa Mix Ornaments ~ DIY Christmas Gift Idea

  Hot Cocoa Mix Ornaments are so easy and frugal that you can make them for everyone on your Christmas list! There are many hot cocoa varieties to choose from or you can make your own mix.  In addition to the hot chocolate is the ornament that can be used again and again.  Hot Cocoa Ornaments …

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Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes with Ham

I can always count on my family to do something a little “un-traditional” for the holidays.  I really don’t think that ham is too far of a stretch from the traditional Turkey Thanksgiving meal.  In fact, compared to the Vietnamese food we ate last year for Christmas, I think that ham is very traditional!   …

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Everything Christmas Trifle

There are just some foods and flavors that will always instantly remind me of the holidays.  Some of these flavors are warm spices, peppermint and creamy desserts. This Everything Christmas Trifle has layers of Gingerbread Shortbread, EggNog Pudding and Cheesecake to give it the taste of the holidays! I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, …

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