Because I am a planner, today I wanted to share some fun edible Christmas gifts that you can plan for now, and give as gifts next month. These gifts are not only fun to receive, they are also inexpensive to make. Perfect for gifts for friends, coworkers, teachers and neighbors. Hello Friends! I love this time of year, primarily because I get to spend time with friends and family, but also… Continue Reading
Gingerbread Drops
These easy gingerbread drops are so good and perfect this time of year! We’ve taken out the shortening and made a few revisions for a delicious holiday cookie! Hello Friends! It’s the prime baking season and we love baking treats this time of year. I am happy to say that shopping is nearly done and now it is all about baking and socializing. This is an update from a… Continue Reading
Holiday Decorating Tips
A huge thanks to Wayfair for sponsoring this post! My opinion of beautiful decor and entertaining pieces is 100% my own. For more information, see my disclosures here. Today we are sharing some simple holiday decorating tips to prepare your home for the holidays with just a few simple pieces. Hello Friends! Have you decorated your home for the holidays yet? Honestly, entertaining and spending time with friends… Continue Reading
Easy Faux Eggnog Recipe
Easy Faux Eggnog Recipe – a delicious non-alcoholic eggnog recipe that is so simple and is kid-friendly! It is a great ay to enjoy the flavor of the season in a fun drink! Hello Friends! Happy Holiday Season! Are you enjoying hearing all the holiday music and the anticipation of the holiday gatherings! I have to say that I am very excited about the holidays and have… Continue Reading
Crisp Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe
This quick and easy Christmas sugar cookie recipe is one of my very favorites! It only a few ingredients and the cookies are delicious! These are perfect for icing or topped with sugar crystals. Hello Friends! Are you in the holiday spirit yet? We have started to decorate our home and for the first time, put up our Christmas tree right after Thanksgiving. We have some fun holiday celebrations and… Continue Reading
Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge
This tasty Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge recipe sponsored by Nestlé. This is one of my favorite go to recipes all year long. All opinions are always my own. Hello Friends! Can you believe that we are already into the holiday season? It always comes upon us so fast, doesn’t it? I love the decor, parties and time together with family that the holiday season brings, but I have to admit… Continue Reading
Love Peace Joy Gift
Hello Friends! Here we are at just a few days before Christmas. Usually by now, all my shopping would be done but with the house up for sale, I am bit behind this year. In going to a couple of stores yesterday, I could feel the tension in the air as people got a bit frantic and grouchy. Where is the love peace and joy? I hope that we can all remember the… Continue Reading
Holiday Cocktail Recipes
Looking for some fun and festive Holiday Drink recipes? I am always looking for some fun new drinks to try and serve this time of year. This weekend we went to a fun and festive Ugly Sweater party and it was filled with good food, fun cocktails and Karaoki concerts. There was a giant white elephant gift exchange and all of the families had a wonderful time. It was a… Continue Reading
Luminaria Lanterns for Christmas
This is a sponsored conversation in partnership with Disney Books. All opinions, craft ideas and opnions are my own. You may have heard of Elena, the sixteen year old princess of Avalor or maybe have seen the new series on the Disney Channel. Elena is Disney’s newest princess and she is the focus of my recent holiday craft. Sometimes there is just so much going on that people seem to forget… Continue Reading
What to Get the Hostess
This post and photos may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. If you purchase something through any link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. See my full policy here. If you are like me, when there is a holiday party, you might be wondering what to get the hostess as a thank you gift. Although it is not always necessary, conventional etiquette suggests… Continue Reading
Ugly Christmas Sweater Decor
Every year we go to an Ugly Christmas Sweater party hosted by our good friends. If you are looking for a fun holiday party idea, let me tell you that this is a fun way to get everyone involved and give some love to those gaudy Christmas sweaters. Half the fun is finding or making the perfect sweater! Today a group of blogger friends are sharing our Ugly Sweater Party… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Christmas Decorations
Today it is time for another Dollar Store Christmas Decorations segment. I have been decorating with dollar store items for the last few years and love the challenge of making nice decor items and saving lots of money. I am happy to say that this post is sponsored by Dollar Tree. I recently went to my neighborhood store to check out their supplies. I ended up getting these items. … Continue Reading
White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies
These White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies are truly a wonderful and unique holiday cookie! I love bringing these unexpected bites of joy to cookie exchanges and parties during the holiday season. If you are a fan of peppermint, be sure to check out our Peppermint crunch cupcakes – another wonderful peppermint holiday dessert. Hi Friends! if you have been here a while you know I like to change up recipes… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Decorating for Christmas
Today I am kicking off some dollar store Christmas decor ideas. I just love shopping at dollar stores and turning the frugal items into fun, holiday items. I find it a fun challenge to go into the store and see what kind of home decorations I can make using the items. With everything only costing a dollar, it is a frugal way to make my home more festive and elegant…. Continue Reading
Simple Peppermint Cookies
I am so excited that Thanksgiving is nearly here. I always love when the family gets together and we are going to be seeing family all week. First at Thanksgiving and then at a wedding for my sweet niece on Saturday. The grocery stores are already getting crowded. I was in the baking mood this weekend and made these simple peppermint cookies. They only have 5 ingredients so they are… Continue Reading
Inexpensive Holiday Gifts
For the holidays, I always want to give a little gift to the people I work with. However, this is about a dozen people, so I have to be frugal and keep the gift cost between $1 – 2. I give everyone the same gift to keep it simple. This year, I am making little sets of jams and lottery tickets. On the tag, I wrote, “have a sweet… Continue Reading
Festive Beverages for Christmas
The holidays are always fun when celebrating with others. These festive beverages are perfect for get-togethers and parties this holiday season. These are easy holiday drink ideas – let us know if you try them! In preparation for the holidays, my friend Deanna and I mixed together a couple of festive cocktails. We like to experiment and make unique drinks. It is really fun to offer guests… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Christmas Decorations – Gold and Silver
Dollar store Christmas decorations are so fun to make and are truly some of my favorite Christmas decor ideas to make. I love to update my holiday decorating theme with a few crafts made from dollar tree items. These easy Christmas craft ideas are easy to make and do not take a lot of time. I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday. We had a nice time… Continue Reading
