Here is quick meal to have on those really busy days, it takes 5 minutes of your time. This also looks pretty festive for the holidays. You could make it as an appetizer for your holiday party. A great snack and break from the late night wrapping. Maybe even make it for Santa to enjoy while he puts the gifts … Read More ...
Gift Bow Cupcake Topper
Gift wrapping isn’t complete without the bow. Wrap up your cupcakes this holiday, with these cute gift bow toppers. This technique can be used throughout the year for other special occasions too. I can’t make a regular bow with ribbon, I wonder if this would be easier. There is a video to guide you.
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Santa Storm Trooper Cookies
Come over to the dark side and enjoy these storm trooper cookies. Or become a Jedi and defeat the storm troopers bite by bite. These cookies will be a big hit with all Star Wars fans. Brittanie at Simplistically Living created these cookies using a skull cookie cutter and Santa hat cookie cutter. I’m wishing I bought one of the … Read More ...
Soft Chewy Vegan Gingersnaps
A healthy cookie you can enjoy! It’s vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free. I call that a baking hat trick! It is so hard to be good during the holidays, or worse, not be able to enjoy the baked goods due to allergies or being healthy. I don’t eat a lot of desserts, but during the holidays, I go crazy … Read More ...
Cinnamon Sugar Star Cookie Ornament
Want a more simple edible tree ornament other than the gingerbread house, how about these star cookies. I don’t know how long they would stay on my tree, but they would look cute while they lasted. Not sure the right choice with pets in the household either. Get in the kitchen and make these with the kids to hang on … Read More ...
Gingerbread House Tree Ornament
We are taking the gingerbread house to the tree! How cute are these gingerbread house tree ornaments?! You will need a really sturdy branch to hang them on or an area in the tree to place them in. Or maybe you just want to have a couple of small gingerbread houses to decorate that is less time consuming. Laura at … Read More ...
Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Muffins
Since I’m the only one that likes cranberries, we have lots of cranberry sauce left over. I love cranberry and orange together and will use some of that cranberry sauce to make these muffins. This cranberry recipe is gluten free, but I’m going to replace the flour with regular flour. I bet you could replace the cranberry sauce with your … Read More ...
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
After Thanksgiving the craziness begins, two birthdays, winter sports and a big holiday. I need quick meals, meals to feed a crowd and meals that I can prepare ahead of time. Do they have elves that help with clean up after the busy crazy days? Thanks to Tammi at My Organized Chaos, I have a new casserole to add to … Read More ...
Spelt Cinnamon Snowflake Cookies
Who is starting their holiday baking today? Traditionally, I start my Christmas cards and watch White Christmas. I’m not allowed to do any other Christmas items till December 1st. I’m not ready for the snowfall, but would be happy to have these snowflake cookies in the house. I think I need to invest in some snowflake cookie cutters
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Cranberry Moscow Mule
If you need another cocktail to add to your holiday list, give this cranberry Moscow mule a try. The mugs are every where this year, so you shouldn’t have a problem finding them to serve up at your next holiday party. As always drink responsibly! Happy Holidays!
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Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
Hopefully your Thanksgiving prep is going well or you are sitting down with your family and friends and enjoying the holiday feast. I’m hoping by the time you read this, the bird will at least be in the oven. I’m hoping the leftovers will be more successful. After shopping all day, you need some comfort and a quick meal. Prepare … Read More ...
Happy Thanksgiving
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Hot Chocolate Fudge
Hot chocolate is a staple during the winter months in our house. It’s sweet comfort in a mug of warmth and chocolate. We also enjoy the frozen hot chocolate in the summer months. This could help make hot chocolate a year around item. A great gift for neighbors, teachers, friends, family and to take to holiday parties.
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Leftover Thanksgiving Hand Pies
When you had to get a bigger size turkey than you wanted. First Thanksgiving fail of 2015, there will probably be more with my skills! Pray for my family they are fed before midnight. Apparently, everyone is buying turkey breasts and smaller birds. Oh well, that just means extra leftovers. Instead of the turkey and bread slices, make these hand … Read More ...
Peppermint Nog Protein Shake
With the holidays, you need a little extra energy boost. What a great drink to get you into the holiday spirit while you battle the others on Black Friday. I prefer to stay home and sleep in. This will be a great breakfast or afternoon snack while decorating the house, writing all those Christmas cards or late night snack when … Read More ...