Every year my sister-in-law hosts a Gingerbread House decorating party for all of the kids in the family. She started this tradition 8 years ago and its a great way to get the children excited for the upcoming Christmas holiday. Plus, its a lot of fun! * This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Kid’s Decorating Gingerbread Houses – Annual Holiday Tradition
Food and Recipes
Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Brownies
These chocolate, peanut butter and marshmallow brownies are super-easy to make! We cheated with this recipe and used a pre-packaged fudge brownie mix (purchased at the local grocery store) and then doctored it up with some of our favorite toss-in goodies! * This post contains affiliate … [Read more...] about Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Brownies
A Guide to Cooking Healthier Meals
A healthy diet cannot only combat weight gain, but it could support your mental health and reduce your risk of serious health issues. Also, if you are living with a condition, a healthy diet could help you to manage its symptoms and improve your quality of life. If you want to look and feel great … [Read more...] about A Guide to Cooking Healthier Meals
Classic Sand Tarts Cookies for Christmas
One of my favorite cookies to make during the holiday season is classic Sand Tarts. I fell in-love with these cookies when I was a teenager and have been making them ever since. They're one of your classic Christmas cookies. * This post may contain affiliate links. These cookies do take a few … [Read more...] about Classic Sand Tarts Cookies for Christmas
Mom’s Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling
Every year we like to make a homemade pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling to go along with our holiday meal. It makes a great dessert that can be enjoyed with your after meal coffee or cup of tea. Mom and I have been using this recipe for the past 12 years every time we make them. Soft, moist and … [Read more...] about Mom’s Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling
Easy Drop Sugar Cookies Recipe
Every year on December 1st I like to start my holiday baking. I will start off the season by making a batch or two of homemade Christmas cookies. My family loves sugar cookies and my granddaughter enjoys helping me make them. Just like any kid...her favorite part is decorating them! * This post … [Read more...] about Easy Drop Sugar Cookies Recipe
Cheesy Garlic Flavored Popcorn Recipe
A few of my husband's friends are coming over next weekend to watch a big game on TV. Every time the guys come over I'm responsible for making up a variety of finger foods and grab-n-go snacks. As soon as I saw this guest-post recipe come in (courtesy of Popcorn.org), I knew it would be perfect. The … [Read more...] about Cheesy Garlic Flavored Popcorn Recipe
Batter Dipped Onion Rings Recipe with Freezing Tips
My family loves homemade onion rings but they're very picky about the ones that they'll eat. They don't care for breaded onion rings and they don't like them soggy. They have to be crisp and crunchy. A few years ago I started making homemade onion rings because I got tired of paying high prices at … [Read more...] about Batter Dipped Onion Rings Recipe with Freezing Tips