When I was a kid, my grandmother and mother hosted an annual Christmas candy-making event at our home. Everyone came, including aunts, cousins, and good friends. Each lady brought her favorite Christmas candy recipe and the supplies to make it. Everyone made sure to have a few printouts of the recipe to pass along to… Read More
In my home, the Elf on the Shelf makes his grand appearance directly after Thanksgiving. This little smile-faced prankster is lovingly referred to as “Eddie”. Yes, we named our shelf elf. Ha! My kids have loved seeing what Eddie will do next, for years. I think our little North Pole visitor (who just so happens to… Read More
The holidays are officially upon us! I may or may not have started listening to Christmas music in November. You can never spread too much holiday cheer 🙂 This year, I want to host a Christmas cookie swap at my new house. It’s a way to get people together for sweet treats and fellowship. Plus, I’ll… Read More
Turn your front door into the most holly jolly looking piece of decor on the block with DIY festive Christmas wreaths. I say “wreaths” because I’m a lunatic for Christmas and will probably have several hanging on my door. Whenever I walk into a department store and see the cost of Christmas wreaths my jaw always… Read More
One of the best parts about November is Thanksgiving. It’s a time to be thankful, spend time with friends and family, and EAT! Sure, everyone loves the turkey, but what about those amazing Thanksgiving side dishes? Personally, I could live off Thanksgiving side dishes. Green bean casserole, sweet potato pie, and mountains of mashed potatoes and… Read More