With only two ingredients and 15 minutes chill time in the freezer, Santa’s Lumps of Coal can be a fun addition to your Christmas Cookie repertoire. While I do believe that my children are angels, for the most part, there have definitely been times in their lives that I’ve put them #1 on the Naughty List … Read more
I know, I know. Another pie post? But really, did you not believe me the first two times when I told you my family takes their pie very seriously? You might remember me mentioning something about the extra-large variety of pies we have for our Thanksgiving dinner. With that comes a bit of a conundrum. … Read more
Did any of you watch Looney Tunes when you were younger? My siblings and I did ALL. THE. TIME. I haven’t watched them in years but there’s a few that remain in my memory. One of those cartoons is called “The Hardship of Miles Standish”. It stars Elmer Fudd. It’s a gag of the poem “The … Read more
And just like that Halloween is over and it’s on to one of my favorite holidays – Thanksgiving!!! As I mentioned in my previous post, I’m on the hunt for some new pie recipes to add to my family’s collection for Thanksgiving dessert. Now I’m sure when you think pie the first thing that comes … Read more
It’s getting to be that time of year, where pie making is going to be in full swing soon. Everyone has their tried and true recipes but I’ve been anxious to experiment with a few new ones to make for this year’s festivities. My family is known for our variety of pies at Thanksgiving dinner. Traditional … Read more
I remember the first time I went to a pumpkin patch. It’s easy to recall because it was only four years ago! I attended a field trip with my daughter and discovered how charming a pumpkin patch can be. We loved walking through fields, inspecting all the different sizes and shapes of pumpkins, and then … Read more
This post is sponsored by Disney Book Group, but opinions expressed are my own! I only work with and share brands I know and love. My 7-year-old daughter, Taybree, is the fourth child in our family. She has spent literally years watching her brother and sisters go through the incredible adventure of losing teeth. Consequently, … Read more
Have you ever taken just one bite of something and known you’d make it every single year for the rest of your life? That is what happened the first time I tried these cupcakes. I’m fairly certain angels sang and light descended on me the second these flavors touched my tongue. You had me … Read more
Grab a few items from your pantry, use the tools you have on hand, follow this simple recipe, and you’ll be making adorable mummies in minutes! You’ll love how frightfully easy they are! Alright, I’ll just admit it right now: I’m a scaredy-cat. Always have been and probably always will be. Even though I love … Read more
I love Fall. Everything about it, from the cooling temperatures, the changing leaves, the comfy sweaters, to all things pumpkin. Fall picturesquely and fragrantly ushers us back indoors, where books are read near the roaring fires of Winter. Pumpkin is paramount to Fall. My Mom passed this recipe down to me from her own Grandmother. … Read more
With just three simple ingredients you can make the cutest little ghoulish ghosts to kick off this Halloween season! Be honest, who else misses the old school days of simple, homemade Halloween costumes? My mom is an amazing seamstress and could quickly whip up a cute witch’s costume (complete with Witches Broom) when I was … Read more
Reindeer poop cookies are an easy, delicious (Really!) dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. Kids will get a kick out of making reindeer poop balls but do not let the name fool you. The mixture of chocolate and rice krispies is a oh so good and perfect way to spend a cold winters night. … Read more
I sometimes wonder if I came from heaven craving the perfect, tantalizing match of chocolate and peanut butter– I am obsessed! The night before last, I actually dreamed of these cupcakes. True, it’s been a while since I’ve made them, but it still strikes me as funny that it took an actual dream to remind … Read more
I’m not exactly sure how long Orange Julius’s have been around, but I remember first having one in my childhood– maybe when I was 16 or 17. Since then, if there was an choice between ice cream or Orange Julius, I’d go for the OJ every time. Tart, yet sweet. Creamy, yet slushy. There’s just … Read more
Soon after my parents married, my mother’s extended family came together to build a cabin 30 minutes from our home, in the Rocky Mountains. Not only did we live surrounded by the mountains that boast “The Greatest Snow on Earth,” but we also had access to hikes, waterfalls, and mountain vistas overlooking some of the … Read more