I made painted and decorated these Christmas houses for my “annual” Christmas craft get together. It’s really an excuse for the ladies in the family to spend some time with one another and chat, laugh and snack! Actually, there is minimal crafting happening, but, everyone takes home a craft! These were pretty simple to make!...
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Blondies | Christmas Recipe Tradition
This recipe is a “tradition recipe” from my daughter-in-law’s nana. Amanda is an amazing baker and she thought of this recipe to bring to our yearly get together! Thanks, Amanda!
Christmas Candy | Family Tradition Recipe
This Christmas Candy was a tradition at the holidays when I was growing up. My sister and I made this ourselves for the first time in 50 years! We thought of my mom the whole time! The whole house smelled lovely. The lemon flavor did not have the lemony flavor we hoped, but the cinnamon...
Gift Guide | Fitness
Whether you are a fitness enthusiast, just try to stay active or need to buy for someone who is, these fitness gear items are some of my favorites. (Links provide a small commission. No additional cost to you!) Shorts with Liner | Hoka Shoes | Socks | Earphones | Walking Running Fanny Pack | Pickleball...
Children’s Gift Ideas DIY’d
Many times I’ve made a handmade gift for a little. These are fun to do and really great to get your creativity going! If you’d like some inspiration for that special little in your world, take a peek at these ideas! DIY Kid’s Science Lab Table This was the perfect amount of DIY, repurposed estate...
Christmas Decor Round Up
If you love Christmas decor crafting, you may already be busy with creating beautiful things to give sparkle to your home. I love holiday decor. The warm lights and colors all seem to bring joy to the room. In this blogpost, I have pulled together some inspiration to get you in the spirit of the...
Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever
I bake weekly and this chocolate chip cookie recipe is my favorite. I have made these cookies for years and I don’t remember where I originally got it. At this point, I have committed the recipe to memory. ingredients 1 2/3 C bread flour 1 2/3 C cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1...
Homemade (DIY’d) Dog Treats
This is a great Christmas gift (or, anytime) for a puppy in your life! Sure it’s easier to purchase dog treats online or from a store. But, homemade gifts are thoughtful and these are a favorite of my rescue puppy, Beau! I have made these for years (my last rescue loved them as well)! It...
Chocolate Mint Brownie Recipe
My kids love holiday traditions and these Chocolate Mint Brownies are my daughter, Kelly’s, favorite Christmas dessert. In fact, she just mentioned that it is almost time to make a holiday batch! This recipe goes back probably 30 years. My childhood friend, Melissa, shared this with me. Melissa is quite the baker! So, thank you...