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Black Friday is almost here and soon everyone will out and about searching for the best deals and checking purchased items off their holiday gift list. Today I’m sharing two quick tips to make sure your Christmas morning runs as smooth as silk. First prepare a bake ahead breakfast recipe like my Overnight Strawberry Stuffed […]
Are you starting to make your Thanksgiving dinner plans already? I know it’s still a few weeks away, but I don’t like waiting until the last minute. It never fails I end up going to the store the night before the big day because I forgot something. In my mind, I believe, if I start […]
I am what you call an appliance junkie. Quesadilla Maker, Griddle, Fondue Pot, I have them all, and use them too. I was so happy the day I came home to find my husband bought me a KitchenAid Stand Mixer. I have wanted one forever and it was a huge surprise, and I didn’t even care that the […]
We are having a super time with Elfie, our Elf on the Shelf. The kids love to come down in the morning to find out what mischief he has gotten into while they were sleeping. One of their favorite elf shenanigans this week was Elfie delivering a homemade cookie house from Mrs. Claus at the […]
When it comes to the holidays, I am all about finding that one perfect gift that the recipient will absolutely adore. I love the thrill of the hunt to really make someone’s eyes sparkle when they open their gift. Ironically, I have been on the receiving end of some not so perfect gifts. All be […]
For the past few years, the norm has been for me to reserve some vacation days just in case DH had a last minute interview. Now that he is successfully employed, I am left with quite a few vacation days left to squeeze in by the end of the year. I’m excited about taking some […]
Homemade gifts are always in fashion. There is just something a little more special about giving a gift that comes from the heart. Not everyone has a ton of extra time at the holidays. I know I pretty much blink in the month of December and it’s already Christmas eve. So I saved you some […]
Coworkers sometimes ask and joke about how I manage to work, blog, bake, and still be on the go all weekend long with family activities. My single response is I love it all so it makes it easier. I am all about making memories with my family year round, but even more so at the […]
What is the Elf on the Shelf you ask? Have you heard of it but not, quite sure maybe? Well let me give you the 411. These little toy elves have been around for quite a while. We received our own Elf on the Shelf 2 years ago. I couldn’t resists joining in on a fun new way […]
The holidays are coming! The holidays are coming! I feel the buzz and I’m starting to get really excited. I still get just as excited over Christmas as my own children do. Giving homemade gifts to friends and family just makes me feel so warm and fuzzy inside, that I can’t wait to do it. I’m that […]