I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! The best part of my day was having my sweet 87 year old grandma here with us. It was her first time visiting our home, and probably the only time. I love that my boys got to spend time with her! I have so many things to…
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Skinny Pumpkin-Nog Smoothie {Plus a Smoothie Smart Blender Giveaway} #smoovember
Because smoothies aren’t just for summer! This Skinny Pumpkin-Nog Smoothie is the perfect light and refreshing smoothie for the holidays! Over the years I’ve grown to like egg nog. Before I met my husband I hand’t even tried it. It just sounded awful and I didn’t like the smell of it. Then I met Brett…
Roasted Garlic & Herb Buttered Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
Brett and I are hosting Thanksgiving dinner here. My parents, grandma, and brother will be arriving the day of so it’s up to me and my sister-in-law Kimi to do the cooking. She’s already offered to do the rolls. Whew. Her rolls are a labor of love. I love her. My goal is to…
Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream
Everyone needs a good go to pumpkin bar recipe. This is mine. Well, it’s actually my mom’s. She’s made them for years and as I was thumbing through a little recipe book she made me before I went off to college (years and years ago) I found her recipe for these bars. I usually…
Peppermint Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies & a Giveaway! {Handmade Holidays}
Hi friends, happy Saturday! I’m participating in this year’s Handmade Holidays over at a Southern Fairytale and sharing these delicious and festive Peppermint Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies! Aaaaand we also have a really fun giveaway for you. Fudgy peppermint-chocolate cookies, topped with a gooey marshmallow, and drenched in a peppermint-chocolate glaze. With some crunchy peppermint chips on…
Pumpkin Pecan Crescent-Wrapped Brie
Are you guys still loving all things pumpkin? Oh good, me too. I’ve got pumpkin roll wafting from my candle warmer 24/7, I’m still growing a collection of pumpkin treats I love on Pinterest, I’ve been dreaming about this frosting ever since making it a few weeks ago, and have been craving these perfect PumpkinCinnamon Rolls for…
Thanksgiving Salad with Cranberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Everything you love about Thanksgiving dinner in a hearty fall salad! This salad is my husband’s idea of Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberries, and cranberry dressing all in one giant green salad. He’s never been big on Thanksgiving dinner. And remember, he’s my healthier half. I on the other hand, have to have my…
Monster Eye Cinnamon Rolls
Happy Monday friends! It’s a Monster Party! A few of my blog friends and I made some really fun sweet treats and gory monster eats for Halloween! Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party, need a treat to take to a party, or just want some fun foods for your kids to enjoy, we’ve got…
Mother’s Day Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
If–just if, a certain someone wanted to make me a special breakfast or brunch this Mother’s Day, I might–just maybe, have a few suggestions for him. Here are just a few of my favorites…. Strawberry Banana Muffins The Perfect Orange Julius Chili & Cheese Egg Bake Whole Wheat Banana Cinnamon Pancakes Perfect Scrambled Eggs Vanilla Bean Coffee…
Chocolate Irish Cream Bundt Cake
If you’re like me, still stuck in the freezing cold weather and looking for warm comfort food (or, you just love soup) then you’ll probably love this Slow Cooker Chicken & Orzo Pesto Soup I’m sharing over at I Heart Nap Time this week…check it out! Or, if you are like me and chocolate is…