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 …
I am pretty sure that it is impossible to look at these Santa PB Sandwich Cookies at not smile. I double dare you to try! lol We were in Walmart last night and I saw a package of white cotton candy and knew exactly what I wanted to make! These would be great …
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! …
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 …
It’s seems that every year the Holiday festivities take up more and more of our time as a family. This week, for instance, we have an activity every single night! That is why I knew that we needed to spend some family time and I am so glad we did! One of our favorite things …
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 …
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! …
I am really excited to share this next holiday treat with you! I am convinced that my kids will choose brownies with ice cream over any other kind of dessert there is. I decided to put the two together into a little bite sized treat and they turned out heavenly!!! I made these …
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, …
This post contains affiliate links. I just got back from the woods and look what I found!!! OK, maybe I didn’t really find these acorns in the woods (lol) but they do look just as cute! I am officially obsessed with all things mini!!! I have been wanting to make some of the Cookie Kiss …
We are all die hard Sooner fans in my family. My dad is the biggest fan of all. He even has a theory that if he is not wearing an OU T-shirt during a game that the team will lose. I’m still not convinced that the fate of the team is dependent on my dad, but we sure …
Chocolate Orange Cupcake Duo! It’s not everyday that I get to visit my family that lives 2 hours away. My dad is retiring from the job he has had since before I was born so we headed down to see them this week! The girls really love visiting Grandma and Grandpa’s house and …
Aren’t these adorable? These Campfire Mini Cakes were the perfect treat for my little girls to help me make while we were camping! The best part is that other than the initial prep of the “fire candy” I didn’t have to cook anything! Everyone in the family loved them and they all wanted the …
This time of the year, with the cool crisp air, brings many people outside to explore the outdoors. Over the next couple of weeks I will be showing you some yummy treats and great ideas to try out when you are camping! We really enjoyed our camping trip this summer and I had fun …
Welcome to the well anticipated Wright Bacon Party! This was the ultimate tasting party and fun for all ages! What made this party even better was the fact that we used the best bacon in the world… Wright Bacon! I realize that some of you may be leery of me giving any one kind of bacon …