I love looking at all of the cookies pictured on magazine covers while grocery shopping. So beautiful, you can’t imagine eating the work of art. When I make cookies, they look like the rejects that didn’t make the cover. Reality … Read More...
Cookie Exchange
I’ve only done a few cookie exchanges and I always have a hard time picking a cookie recipe that no one else has done. Plus, I’m very picky about my cookies. But I do love the idea of getting lots … Read More...
Christmas Fun with the Kids
Oh my goodness! There are 15 days left till Christmas? Where does the time go? Christmas to me is all about the family! Especially the kids, because they grow so fast. But it is also trying to figure out what … Read More...
Frozen Hot Chocolate
It’s hot chocolate season, but so far it doesn’t feel like it. We love hot chocolate and I give my daughter the “you’re crazy” look when she says she wants hot chocolate in the summer. Now we can have hot … Read More...
Christmas – Healthy Banana Snowman on a Stick
Frosty the Snowman….
Frightful weather outside and the kids are driving you crazy? Here is a creative and healthy snack to keep them busy, and give you a little quiet time. Or all of you can have fun creating it … Read More...
Creating Coffee Meringue Acorns
- Prep Time 1 hour
- Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Trablit coffee extract (available at
Simple Christmas Snowman Snowflake Cookies
I’m not one for snow! I live in the North East and don’t like snow! I think it is more the freezing cold weather that comes with the snow that I dislike. I do love a white Christmas and am … Read More...
Easy Christmas Lights
Christmas Lights are so pretty and yet can be annoying when one goes out. Here is a fun set of Christmas lights that you never have to worry about the lights going out. Although you might have to worry about … Read More...
Nutella Eggnog Cookies
Got eggnog?
Do you have any eggnog leftover from the Thanksgiving festivities? Normally I don’t, but we bought more eggnog than usual. This recipe sounds perfect to use it up plus includes Nutella. I know it doesn’t look very crafty, … Read More...
Cheesy Melting Snowman Savory Snack
We have had some snow, but it keeps melting. It is cold, dreary and soup weather. How about warming their bellies and put a smile on their faces with this cute bowl of soup. I dare them try not to … Read More...
Strawberry Christmas Tree Brownie Bite
O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree
Maybe because we just put up our Christmas tree these spoke to me. And it has a surprise with the strawberry under the frosting. Makes it a little healthy right? Erica also has some … Read More...
Sufganiyot – Jelly Doughnuts
I love Christmas, but I’m not quite ready to start posting Christmas goodies yet. Since it is still Hanukkah, I decided to do another recipe celebrating this holiday. Who doesn’t like donuts? You will find a jelly filled donut recipe … Read More...
Fruit Snowman Desserts
Healthy Snacks!
Seems like from Halloween till after Christmas, there is nothing but baked goods and candy everywhere. I know I can’t complain too much since my posts have been filled with baked goods and candy. I do love snowmen … Read More...
Mini Gingerbread cookies
Cute and cozy!
They are so cute, I don’t know if I could eat one! Imagine getting the family together to watch a Christmas movie and show up with hot cocoa and these cookies sitting on the cup. Who needs … Read More...
Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving Day!
I thought for my last Thanksgiving post, I would focus on leftovers. It was hard to find creative leftovers. I usually just do turkey soup and some turkey sandwiches, but I might just try some of these. You … Read More...
Snowman in a Cup Christmas Dessert
Who can resist a snowman?
When the first snow hits, the kids automatically want to build a snowman. But what if you live where it does not snow. Here is a snowman that anyone can build, anytime of the year. … Read More...
Catching Fire Cookies
Catching Fire is out in theaters.
These Catching Fire cookies are almost too pretty to eat. Amost! Whether you are a book fan or just love action movies, bake up a batch of these cookies for all to enjoy. You … Read More...
Slow Cooker Recipes
Nothing like coming home from a long day and the smell of dinner ready to go. Winter is the time I tend to rely on the Crock Pot the most. Mostly because once or twice a week, something has us … Read More...
Turkey Veggie Platter
On Thanksgiving, my favorite part is the veggie platter. Maybe because I was always responsible for the platter during the big day growing up. I didn’t know back then, but it was how my mom got me out of her … Read More...
Turkey Leg Cake Pops
Do you always have a battle over who gets the turkey legs?
The battle stops here, when everyone gets their very own turkey leg cake pop. Brenda over at Sweetsimplestuff has created these cute cake pops that look like turkey … Read More...