Single Serve Microwave Mint Hot Cocoa #Recipe

My youngest son loves Andes mints, so when I found that Andes mints make mint bits for cookies, I snagged a bag, but not to make cookies.  Oh no!  I have another idea in mind.  I am making a microwave mint hot cocoa, and I am sharing the recipe here with you. Affiliate links are […]

Single Serve Microwave Hot Cocoa #Recipe

Hot cocoa seems to be the honorary drink of winter.  I often want to make a nice big pot of homemade hot cocoa, but my family usually don’t want it when I do.  Here is a single serving recipe for microwave hot cocoa for those times when a cup or two will do. Affiliate links […]

Amber's Homemade Cornbread Recipe from Simply Made Recipes was recreated for November's recipe swap. Yum!

Amber’s Homemade Cornbread Recipe from Simply Made Recipes

I had so much fun recreating Dee’s Pecan Pie Muffins last month that I decided to participate in November’s Recipe Swap.  We are each selected to visit another blog, recreate one of their recipes, photograph it, and blog it with links back.  This month, I was randomly selected to choose a recipe from Simply Made […]

This Cat Gift Guide has everything you need to make your kitty's holidays bright!

Cat Gift Guide for the Holidays

Our cats and other pets are such an important part of our lives.  We certainly don’t want to leave them out of our holiday celebrations, but my cats have NEVER ONCE completed even a single Christmas Wish List no matter how much I beg.  That’s okay!  This Cat Gift Guide is filled with everything your […]

These German Chocolate Cookies have all the great flavors of a German chocolate cake...but in cookie form. Yum!

German Chocolate Cookies Recipe

My husband’s favorite cake is a German Chocolate Cake so I made this German Chocolate Cookies recipe just for him.  These German Chocolate Cookies have all the flavors of a German Chocolate Cake… but in cookie form.  Yep!  Toasted coconut, pecans, caramel, and chocolate in one delicious cookie! Affiliate Links are Included.  I might make a […]

My Christmas Tree 2016 has a garden theme.

My Christmas Tree Garden Theme

Few things in life can make me feel like a kid again.  My Christmas tree is definitely one of those things.  Just looking at a Christmas tree can bring back all the wonder and excitement of childhood.  The Trisha Dishes Christmas Tree 2016 has a garden theme which adds elements of romance and a touch […]

Peppermint meringues are perfect for your next cookie swap, potluck, baking day, or even to leave out for Santa!

Peppermint Meringues Cookie Recipe

Peppermint Meringues is one of my favorite Christmas cookies.  I make it every year around Christmas, but Christmas is NOT the only time I make them.  Since they are naturally low fat, I like to make peppermint meringues when I’m craving something sweet, but I don’t want to be TOO bad. Affiliate links are included. […]

Thanksgiving Decorating Made Easy! Check out these fabulous ideas.

Thanksgiving Decorating Made Easy

Are you ready for Thanksgiving?  Every year, my mother’s family comes from all over the country to celebrate Thanksgiving together.  Siblings, cousins, and second cousins talk, play, eat, and eat some more.  We have ruthless board game battles, share stories of years long gone, and catch up on each other’s lives.  Even though the celebrations […]

Homeschool Holiday Gift Guide 2016 is filled with gifts that parents and grandparents can feel good about giving.

Homeschool Holiday Gift Guide 2016

  As my children grew up, I always looked for gifts that were more than just fluff.  I loved giving them books, educational toys, instruments, sports equipment, and crafts.  I enjoyed giving gifts that encouraged us to play and learn together.  Now, not all of the gifts my children received were high quality educational activities, […]

This cranberry white chocolate chip oatmeal cookie combines all my favorite flavors into one fabulous cookie.

Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie #Recipe

Cranberries and white chocolate and oatmeal… Oh My!  Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie recipe combines all of my favorite flavors into one delicious cookie. Affiliate links are included.  I might make a small commission off of purchases through these links at no extra cost to you.  Thank you for visiting me today. Preheat the […]