Let’s talk about the sweet stuff first (sweet as in sugar, not money), then we’ll get to the fun stuff, mmkay? Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without rich, creamy fudge now would it? I look forward to my Grandma’s classic chocolate peanut butter fudge every year around Christmas, but there are so many…
$500 Cash Giveaway!
Who wants a little extra cash for the holidays?! My friends and I who hosted the virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange yesterday have an awesome $500 cash giveaway for you today. With Christmas less than three weeks away this should help get some of your shopping done! Happy shopping to one lucky winner! a Rafflecopter giveaway A…
Orange Ginger Pecan Cookies
If you love cookies as much as I do, then you’ll love this virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange hosted by some of my favorite bloggers! Basically how it works is a handful of bloggers are sharing their favorite Christmas cookies on each other’s sites. Today, Danelle from Let’s Dish is here sharing her delicious Orange Ginger…
Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Braid
I always feel silly saying it, because I only have two kids, but life is busy with two kids! I don’t think the number of kids matters….kids, even just one, are just busy. And keep you /us/me busy. Throw in the hustle and bustle of the holidays and busy has a whole new meaning. Aside from…
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Frozen Hot Chocolate
‘Tis the season for cookies and cocoa, baking ’til midnight, and gaining a few pounds right?! Right. My stretchy pants are already on. I’ll probably wear them all month long;) But really, I love this time of year! I love to be in the kitchen baking cookies and making holiday treats for family and friends, holiday…
Mini Chocolate Mint Truffle Cheesecakes
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…
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…
Sweet Potato Muffins with Caramel Sea Salt Butter {$100 Gift Card Giveaway}
***This giveaway is now closed**** Sweet Potato Muffins + Caramel Sea Salt Butter is a match made in heaven! {Scroll down for a $100 gift card giveaway!} Private Selection sent me the collection of their new sweet and savory finishing butters to try out in some of my cooking/baking. I have to say I seriously…
Quick & Easy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce {Giveaway}
Flavorful Roasted Red Pepper Sauce ready in minutes! {Scroll down for a giveaway} I’m kind of on a roasted pepper kick. I’ll try not to overload you with everything roasted red pepper that I’ve been eating lately, but this Roasted Red Pepper Sauce I just had to share! I’ll be honest, I’m not a make-sauce-from-scratch…
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…