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How to Kick Your Holiday Spirit Into Overdrive
This post was sponsored by Barnie’s Coffee as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Ever since moving down south to North Carolina where snow is a rarity, I’ve had a much harder time getting into the holiday spirit. See, I’m originally from Michigan, […]
Caramel Candy Bar Cookies
I enjoy baking my family’s favorite holiday treats at this time of year, including these amazing Caramel Candy Bar Cookies. They’re a bit of cookie and a bit of candy in a single dessert. We love them, and I’m happy to be partnering with the National Candy Association to talk about enjoying confections like this in moderation. Candy […]
Rustic Glam Christmas Tablescape
This post is in partnership with Oriental Trading Company. Ideas and opinions my own. Now that Thanksgiving is over, we’re free to decorate for Christmas as we please! Wheeee! I haven’t decorated for Christmas in a few years so this project was verrrryyy exciting for me to work on. Since I no longer have any of my […]
‘Tis the Season for Our Favorite #HolidayTraditions
‘Tis the season of holiday traditions, and I love the memories and warm feelings those traditions bring! I’ve always been the tradition keeper in my home, and my kids still expect certain things to remain exactly the same year in, year out. At our house, holiday traditions begin the day after Thanksgiving, when we decorate the house and […]
Try Denny’s Holiday Menu. Pssst, Denny’s is Open on Thanksgiving and Christmas!
I’m sharing Denny’s seasonal menu as part of a sponsored ambassadorship for Denny’s Diners. All opinions are my own. Did you know Denny’s is open on Thanksgiving and Christmas? YES! If you’re on the road for the holidays, and need an affordable seasonal meal for the family, stop at Denny’s. You’ll find traditional favorites like the […]
There’s Nothing Cuter than Jellybean Toes
This post is sponsored by Lunchbox. LOOK AT THESE BEANS! LOOK AT THEM! Whenever my cat’s bean toes are showing, I snap a photo because it’s so damn cute. So I thought I’d take it one step further and make a paw print ornament so I can remember how cute she is for all my […]
10 Clever Ways to Package Holiday Candy Gifts
I love to think of fun ways to package holiday candy gifts for my kids, family and friends. It’s simple, festive, fun and oh, so tasty! So, I thought of my favorite candy gift package ideas,and put together a collection that not only includes the candy itself, but the gift packaging can be re-purposed in other ways too!< Candy-filled cookie cutter […]
Magical Memories #PCholiday
With eyes shining brightly, the six of us kids would dash into the family room on Christmas morning. We’d squeal with delight as we spotted our stockings, for they were filled with treasures from Santa!
Not A Fruitcake Fruitcake Recipe
There’s no two ways about it: fruitcake is a food foul. It’s horrendous. I wouldn’t be surprised if the origin of fruitcake could be traced back to the devil himself. I hate fruitcake. So I made a fruitcake. Ha! But this is not the gummy brick-shaped lump of clay served by the devil’s kitchen staff. […]
My Favorite Things Holiday Giveaway
Happy Holidays! It’s officially the season, and many of us are starting to think about the gifts we’d like to give our family and friends. So, this year I’ve gathered together some of my favorite things to share with you as gift giving inspiration and as a giveaway! But not just me… I’m partnering with […]
