Do you prefer homemade gifts or store bought? I prefer homemade because someone put their heart and time into it. Sometimes their blood and tears too. If you’ve ever worked with a glue gun or forgot to put on oven mitts or tried sewing by hand, then you know what I’m talking about. Maybe I’m the only one that does … Read More ...
Red Velvet Cookie Cupcake
Who knew you could have your cookie and cupcake in one. This is a great recipe for when you don’t have a lot of time to spend baking. Petro the Seaman Mom decided to bake two items in one using the Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie mix. I’m all for semi-homemade, because during the holidays time is precious. It looks like … Read More ...
Cornbread Christmas Tree
Want to add some holiday life to your stews or chili? Make some cornbread with red and green bell peppers baked in a Christmas tree pan. This would be great for a brunch, holiday party or week night meal during the holiday season. Now I need to find a Christmas tree pan.
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Making Homemade salt dough Christmas Star Ornaments
This really isn’t something to eat, but you can use ingredients from your kitchen to make the ornaments. I never made salt dough ornaments growing up, but it seems a lot of people have. I also found a site that has homemade clay for ornaments. The second one seems more like a plaster. This might be a new tradition in … Read More ...
Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddy) Cookies
If you like muddy buddy mix, puppy chow or anything with chocolate and peanut butter, you might want to give these cookies a try. You can make them for the cookie swap or save the recipe for any time of the year. These might replace the all-time favorite chocolate chip request in our house.
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3-Ingredient Microwave Hot Cocoa
It is a hot cocoa kind of day! Actually this time of year, it is always a hot cocoa day. I’ll have to give this recipe a try. It is refined sugar free and made in the microwave. A good recipe if you aren’t ready for your kids to use the stove when you aren’t home. Plus, healthier than those … Read More ...
Rudolph Reindeer Cookies
One of my other favorite holiday movie is Rudolph. I can relate being a misfit and there is nothing wrong with it. These are easy cookies that you and the family could make together. They would make a great addition to your cookie swap. If you need other ideas, Lizzy from Your Cup of Cake has additional links after this … Read More ...
Melting Snowman Christmas Smoothie
The snowman is the king of winter fun. As I get older, I prefer to be inside more than being outside during the winter. This is my kind of snowman nowadays. Easy to make and I can enjoy it inside the warmth of the home. This melting snowman smoothie is perfect to enjoy while watching Frosty or for an after … Read More ...
Gingerbread Man Marshmallows
Do you love the cute gingerbread man, but not big on the flavor? Here is a cute marshmallow that looks like the gingerbread man, but definitely doesn’t taste like one. Meaghan at The Decorated Cookie helps you step by step in making these cute treats. Cute treats to bring to a holiday party. You might even be able to create … Read More ...
Christmas Treats
Do you need a really fun, quick, and easy treat to make with your kids?! These are perfect for that need. It works great for those that want to be crafty in the kitchen, but just don’t feel comfortable enough yet. These would be great for the holiday parties for kids or co-workers.
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DIY Penguin Donuts
How cute are these penguins! What a great surprise during the holidays to see these on the breakfast plates. You could buy plain donuts or make your own and then follow Val’s instruction at Val Event Gal.
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Make Yummy Christmas Grinch Popcorn For Your Movie Nights
I love the classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas
” ! Even though we have it on video, we still watch it when it comes on TV. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of Christmas pasts. This year, we will see if we have a new tradition with this Grinch popcorn. You could make this for your holiday party too.
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Harry Potter Butterbeer Mug Cake
For you butterbeer lovers, now you can have it in cake form and in 5 minutes. Gotta love the mug cake that cooks in the microwave. This also includes a butterbeer frosting, so you could pop them into a bigger glass to enjoy. Besides the popcorn, make up some butterbeer cakes before you start your Harry Potter
marathon.
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Snow Globe Cookies
These cute snow globe cookies will be a hit at your winter party. If you can’t find snow globe cookie cutters, you could use a triangle cookie cutter and two circle cookie cutters. Maybe even the bottom of the Christmas tree cookie cutter would work for the triangle. Jasmine at 1 Fine Cookie will take you step by step to … Read More ...
Healthy Holiday Snacks
Because you have to be good, so you don’t feel bad when you’re naughty. For you and your family’s tummy sake, it is good to balance the baked goods, candy and overindulgence with some healthier items. If you make it fun, they won’t realized it is good for them. Ellen from Cutting Tiny Bites has found 25 healthy holiday snacks … Read More ...