Shame on me for not doing the gluten free dishes! Hopefully, it’s not to late for you! I have some friends on the West coast that has a gluten allergy and a peanut allergy. I try to make sure to … Read More...
60+ Side Dishes
Are you ready for the big day? Do you still need some ideas for sides? I’m ahead of schedule this year and even did my last minute, missing items shopping yesterday. Today, I actually might prepare some items early, since … Read More...
Crockpot Beer Cheese Soup – Free recipe
Here is something heartier than sandwiches and appetizers for your next football party or just anytime you need a warm meal. Especially, after a day of shoveling snow. Which apparently, I get to do on Thanksgiving morning. I won’t complain … Read More...
Fall Flavored Smoothies
Sometimes I just don’t feel like eating! A smoothie gives me the fuel I need to help me get to the next meal and prevents me from snacking on all the wrong things. Very easy during the holidays.
Here are … Read More...
10 Ways to Use a Pomegranate
The pomegranates are back! My daughter and I love pomegranates! We can sit and watch a show and eat it like popcorn! Love them in a salad and also added to my yogurt! I highly recommend trying them.
Click here … Read More...
14 Festive Thanksgiving Cocktails for Fall Parties and Holiday Dinners
Thanksgiving has a funny way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? One minute we’re pretending the pantry is under control, and the next we’re elbow-deep in stuffing, trying to remember which serving platter still has the price sticker on … Read More...
No Bake Cranberry Bliss Granola Balls
During the holiday season, we seem to be on the go more and also have indoor track to deal with. Always, grabbing something quick to snack on and that choice isn’t always healthy.
These no bake granola balls will be … Read More...
Fall Leaf Cookies
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is this week and the month is almost over. Seriously, where does the time go. I really don’t remember it moving this fast when I was younger or before kids.
I wanted one last … Read More...
Indian Corn Cake
Here is a dessert that can be part of the decoration and the dessert for your Thanksgiving feast.
Don’t tell your guests that the decoration is edible! Surprise them after the meal, when you cut up the centerpiece for them … Read More...
Entertaining on a Budget
The holidays are a busy time of year and can be very costly. Between the decorations, presents and holiday meal, there isn’t much left for parties with close friends. Hopefully this website has ideas that can help you entertain and … Read More...
Homemade Vitamin C Gummies
Before the weather outside gets more frightful, here is a way to boost your families immune system. Homemade gummies the whole family can make. Finally, you can stop fighting with them to get more vitamin C. Maybe that is just … Read More...
How to Fix Royal Icing Mistakes
The only time I decorate cookies with frosting is during the holidays. Even then I’m hesitant, because I make a lot of mistakes. Of course, I enjoy eating all the mistakes too!
Here is a website that has a video … Read More...
Frosted Graham Cracker Turkey
If you are still looking for crafts to do with the kids for Thanksgiving, here is another easy one for you.
All you need is some graham crackers, chocolate frosting, edible eyes and some fondant. Or you can make your … Read More...
Fancy Molded Butter
Yesterday I found a site that teaches you how to make butter and today I searched through my suggestions and found this molding technique for butter. Now the kids can make butter and then mold them into shapes. Glad heavy … Read More...
Thanksgiving in a Muffin Pan
If you love the holidays, but just don’t have the space or need for all that food. Here is a possible plan for you.
How about Thanksgiving in a muffin pan?! Easy to make and package up for a small … Read More...
Easy Candy Corn Turkey
It’s all about the kids helping and taking part in the preparation of the any holiday feast. This one is super easy! There are no recipes involved and will keep the little ones busy before dinner, while you prepare the … Read More...
Make Homemade Butter In A Mason Jar
How do you keep the kids entertained and still allow them to help with the holiday meal or any meal? You have them make butter!
All it takes is some heavy cream, a jar and whole lotta shaking going on. … Read More...
Turkey Nachos
Who doesn’t love nachos!? Here is another way to use the leftover Thanksgiving turkey or anytime you have turkey. Really easy to make too! Great for those football games after Thanksgiving.
All you need is turkey, salsa, corn chips and … Read More...
Slow Cooker Turkey and Gravy
Thanksgiving may be easier this year than I thought. I have two slow cookers, one for everyday use and a larger one for potlucks. I found a stuffing recipe to use and now I also have one for the turkey … Read More...
Slow Cooker Stuffing
Stuffing or dressing? I guess it all depends on where you are located. I’ve always known it as stuffing.
I love my slow cooker, but for some reason I never think to use it for special occasions to help with … Read More...