Some of our best memories as kids were the times spent in the kitchen baking holiday cookies with our mom. And now, with our own kids, this is still one of our favorite things to do. The difference is that now with the hectic holiday season we don’t have to stress over finding a full day to bake as we’ve created some fun, delicious and healthy holiday cookies that don’t take … [Read more...] about Healthy Cranberry Holiday Cookies You Can Make with the Kids
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Peppermint Bark Recipe
This peppermint bark is a staple at the holidays. It's super easy to make and if you're looking for an inexpensive but pretty gift, you can wrap up the bark and give it away as a gift. Think school teachers, holiday parties. Everyone loves chocolate bark! Ingredients (2) 10 oz bags premium dark chocolate chips (2) 10 oz bags premium white chocolate chips 4 … [Read more...] about Peppermint Bark Recipe
What Moms REALLY Want For Christmas
‘Tis the season that stumps families everywhere because they can never seem to find an answer to the big, important question: What’s a great gift to buy mom? We will see lists upon lists and articles upon articles telling us what moms should want, but I have STRONG opinions about this. My mom just did a big downsize, moving out of the family home that she has been in since … [Read more...] about What Moms REALLY Want For Christmas
The Do’s and Don’ts of Christmas
Here are some guidelines that we adhere to throughout the holiday season: 1. DO wear holiday gear. 2. DON'T drive yourself crazy in an effort to be the uber-Martha Stewart. Homemade gifts are for suckers - unless you have some sort of super talent. 3. DO use Christmas to your advantage as a parent; threaten your kids with no gifts until the cows come home - or until … [Read more...] about The Do’s and Don’ts of Christmas
How to Make Wrapping Paper Christmas Tree Decorations
Want to give your home a festive touch? Christmas decorations can be super expensive so I came up with the idea of making all my decorations with wrapping paper this year. Different papers, different decorations. Make your own with just a few simple supplies! So cute! Supplies Wrapping paper Construction paper Tape Scissors Glue (either spray adhesive … [Read more...] about How to Make Wrapping Paper Christmas Tree Decorations