Originally published on December 23rd, 2011 (when my babies were so little). I’m re-publishing it today because this recipe is so good and the memories in this post are some of my favorites! These big, fluffy, homemade cinnamon rolls have been a part of our Christmas morning for years and years. The dough is made…
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Old Fashioned Angel Food Candy Recipe
Old Fashioned Angel Food Candy is one of the easiest and tastiest homemade candy recipes! I have a confession to make…I haven’t started my Christmas shopping yet. Not one single gift has been purchased. As of when I’m writing this post, I have 13 days to get all of my shopping done, wrapped, and under…
The Joy of Choosing Experience Gifts Over Things
Choosing experience gifts over things could make you happier this holiday season. Like many of you, I have spent much of the past year following the KonMari Method of decluttering my home. What I learned from reading The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up has been a constant theme in my life. “Does this item spark…
Eggnog Custard Oatmeal Brûlée Recipe
The holiday season comes with a lot of hustle and bustle. Slow down your mornings with a bowl of Eggnog Custard Oatmeal Brûlée and a brewed mug of Starbucks® Holiday Blend K-Cup® Packs. The other day I had one of those mornings… you know, where everything seems to go wrong before the day has even really started? Yes,…
Kitchen & Home Essentials Gift Guide ($250 Giveaway!)
A packed full of awesome deals Kitchen & Home Essentials Gift Guide plus a $250 Gift Card Giveaway from Overstock.com. I love love love being able to shop online!!! In fact, I’m pretty sure getting out in the bitter, cold temperatures to do Christmas shopping is more “roughing it” than I care to experience. That…
Santa and Holiday Magic
Let’s talk about the magic of the holiday season and life as the baby of the family…this is a Hallmark Life is a Special Occasion Post. I am the youngest of 5 kids, which I thought until recently made me a little more sensitive to Leah’s plight as the baby of the family. Let’s face…
Merry Christmas!!
I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Our family is knee deep in wrapping paper, tasty goodies and lots of coffee! I’m thankful for each and every one of you and look forward to sharing some wonderful new posts with you in the very near future!…
Food Bloggers Favorite Things Giveaway!
1) Bakeaholic Mama 2) Pineapple and Coconut 3) Fabtastic Eats 4) Lemon Bowl 5) Foodness Gracious 6) Rachel Cooks 7) Dine & Dish 8) Big Bears Wife 9) Nutmeg Nanny 10) Savory Simple 11) What Megan’s Making 12) Beeroness Happy December! To kick this month off, the month of giving and sharing, Bakeaholic…
Be Festive! {Recipe: Deck the Halls Biscotti}
I just read something that says there are 35 days until Christmas! Can you believe it? I’m going to continue focusing on Thanksgiving until next Friday, then it’s going to be all Christmas all the time around our house. It’s my absolute favorite holiday and I can’t wait! For the first time ever I’ve already…
Eggnog Love {Recipe: Eggnog Cheesecake Bars}
I’m honored to be a part of the 2013 Kraft Tastemaker Community, where I am teaming up with Kraft Foods to bring you family friendly recipes using common ingredients found in your pantry! Is it too soon in the holiday season to talk eggnog? Because I’m not trying to rush past Thanksgiving by any means, but…

















