learning, creating, and celebrating with your family all year
We recently went all out for the boys’ birthdays and had their birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. This is, of course, not keeping in with our trying to be a bit more frugal. But, we decided that since they rarely have a birthday party (especially one with friends), and since we were able to have them both be “the… Read More
For our Christmas baskets/platters in 2008, one of the goodies that was included (which we froze ahead of time, so we didn’t have to do all of the baking at once) were Super Duper Chocolate Kiss Cookies. I read about them in a magazine called Christmas Cookies and they were billed as a cookie to make with your kids, since… Read More
One of my sisters will not allow me to put together a holiday gift basket for her without this yummy holiday snack mix. The fun thing about this mix is that if there is something you really love, you can add in more. Likewise, if you really don’t like a certain mix addition, you can leave it out. (Recipe slightly… Read More
This year was the first time that I attempted to make shortbread cookies. Eric couldn’t quit raving about these simple three ingredient shortbread cookies. Shortbread Cookies Shortbread Cookie Recipe Print Recipe type: Dessert Ingredients 4 cups all purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 pound cold butter Instructions In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter… Read More
I recently had this pie at a MOPS meeting, and just had to share the recipe after everyone at Easter dinner said they preferred it over the Chocolate Silk Pie from Marie Callendar. Knowing how much everyone in my family likes that one, I thought that meant that the lemon pie definitely got two thumbs up. I’m already planning to… Read More
I took these pictures a few weeks ago, intending to post the recipe and how to make Pine Bark (which I have also heard called Cracker Candy). And, then I just kept putting off posting it. I really enjoy making these because not only are they tasty, but I love all the different visuals of making this. That’s why I… Read More