Chocolate Caramel Chex Mix is the perfect snack for parties, gatherings, or even family movie night! It’s made in the microwave, so it is super simple. Do you have big party plans for New Year’s Eve? Some years we attend a neighborhood party, other years we spend a quiet night at home with our kids. […]
Archives for 2012
Favorite Projects from 2012
December 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Um, wow, can you believe that 2012 is almost over? Me neither! It has been a crazy year at our house, full of changes. Mostly good, a few not so great. I didn’t get all the projects accomplished that I planned, but we did make progress! And we have a few major makeovers that are […]
Favorite Recipes from 2012
December 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
I hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas! Ours was nice and relaxing, spent with just my family and my parents. We missed all the cousins, aunts, and uncles, but my kiddos sure enjoyed the one on one time with grandma and grandpa! As the year winds down, I thought I’d share some […]
Our Christmas Cards, Finally!
December 21, 2012 by 3 Comments
Just got our custom Christmas cards from Minted delivered today. Thank heavens they were offering a heck of a deal on 2-day shipping, because it took me forever to get the photos taken so I could design the cards. Yikes! My older boys were totally not thrilled that I made them wear Santa hats, but […]
Easy Christmas Gift Idea–Reindeer Noses
December 20, 2012 by 4 Comments
Reindeer Noses . . . These printable gift bag toppers make quick, easy, and adorable Christmas gifts for anyone! I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for quick and easy Christmas gifts. Sometimes I need gifts that be produced in large quantities in not much time. You know, like for kids’ classrooms, […]
Red and Green Christmas Mantel
December 14, 2012 by 4 Comments
It may have taken me 62 tries and 23 trips to the store (give or take a few), but I finally have my Christmas mantel decorated. And the sun finally peeked its head out so I could snap a few shots. My first Christmas miracle of the season. 😉 I went with traditional red and […]
Hot Fudge Sauce {Christmas Neighbor Gift Idea}
December 13, 2012 by 16 Comments
Here is the second recipe from my “Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen” series. Hot fudge sauce! I found these cute little glass jars at Tai Pan Trading, and just knew I had to use them for Christmas neighbor gifts this year. Although I must admit, I am saving several for myself because I just love […]
Pistachio Kiss Cookies {Christmas Cookie Recipe}
December 11, 2012 by 5 Comments
Pistachio Kiss Cookies- Pudding mix makes these Christmas cookies so soft and yummy. You’ll love them! I had great plans to do an entire week of “Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen”. The plan was to have the first post up yesterday, with all the others finished and scheduled. But then sick kids, broken cars, church […]
