I was recently listening to someone tell me how she organizes all of her Christmas decorations, and I wanted to say, “No! No! No!” You see her way of organization was much like mine used to be. That was before I figured out the system that not only makes clean up easy, but most importantly …
Whenever I can find Christmas crackers filled with fun novelettes, I buy them for our Christmas dinner table. Some years I have found some really fun ones. When mustaches were all the rage, I was able to find crackers filled with self-adhesive mustaches. That was a hoot! One year I found crackers filled with little …
We all know that the holidays can get very stressful. I am seeing it everywhere around me. When I ask people people in passing how they are, I am getting a lot of replies consisting of groans and deep sighs of exhaustion. Yes, it is a super busy time of year! It is also a …
If you like ginger, cinnamon and spice – then this is a treat for you! I am all about anything ginger, and this spice cake is steeped with the hot tangy flavor of ginger. This is not a sweet dessert – yes, is has a layer of cooked pear and caramel which is the perfect …
Ohhhh…these Chocolate Coated Krispy Peanut Butter Balls are downright delicious and they melt in your mouth – with a little bit of crunch. They are creamy, crunchy, chocolaty, peanut butterey bites of yumminess. Who would not like these?!? This recipe has been in my repertoire of favorite sweet treats since I was in high school. Lets see… …
Ok – this is a really fun campaign! I am so excited to bring this opportunity to you. Today is all about donning your ugly Christmas sweater and raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This is a fun and super easy way to make a difference in the life of a St. Jude …
The Nutcracker is a beloved holiday tradition for many families. We have enjoyed so many different versions of this classic story. We have watched aspiring young dancers play both cast and leads put on by our local dance schools as well as big city ballet companies in San Jose, San Francisco, and Houston. This classic …
So many of us greet the holidays with mixed emotions. We look forward to all the fun and festivities, and we are completely overwhelmed and stressed out at the same time. It really should not be that way. As parents we try to create magical memories for our children and enjoy our time with family …
This recipe comes from a 1985 Pillsbury Classic Cookbook. You know those little paperback cookbooks you can pursue while waiting in the checkout line at the grocery store? Well, this is from one that I bought 31 years ago! Wow – I have had this one a very long time. I made this elegant dessert …
It’s getting close to Christmas Day. Ok, make that super close. I don’t know about you, but I am busy wrapping gift after gift after gift. With six kids and a large family – that means loads of paper, ribbons, bows. Not to mention needing scissors, tape, and tags. I’m sure that I am not …
