Like a lot of families around the country, we decorated our home for Christmas this past weekend. Once Thanksgiving is over, there is always the rush to get ready for the next holiday. For us, that meant our annual trip to the Christmas tree farm to choose our tree for the season. Always a fun […]
Archives for November 2015
pumpkin pecan pie
When I think of fall desserts, two in particular come to mind…pumpkin pie and pecan pie. They were a staple at my Thanksgiving meals when I was growing up. It was so hard to decide which one to have for dessert…of course, I usually had to have a sliver of both. This recipe combines both […]
pumpkin place cards
Thanksgiving is one week away! Are you ready? Have you planned the menu? Purchased ingredients for your pies? Ordered your turkey? I actually get off easy for Thanksgiving because we travel to see the grandparents. However, we started our own tradition about five or six years ago…we have a small Thanksgiving meal on the Sunday […]
holiday wrapping
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is wrapping the packages. I know I’m a little crazy because it seems like a lot of work just for someone to rip it open and throw those ribbons and paper in the trash. However, I think the presentation is just as important as the actual […]
friday’s favorites
My favorite things this week… who doesn’t love the Peanuts! the kindness of friends as we all mourn the loss of a dear friend brussel sprouts from Balance Grille sums it up perfectly Happy weekend!
party planning
November marks the end of birthday season in our house, with my youngest celebrating her big day just before Thanksgiving. She is SO excited to celebrate her ninth birthday with her close friends…she asks every morning, “How many more days until my birthday?” Oh, to be young and carefree! With each passing day, I realize […]
pork, beef, and black bean chili
We had some unseasonably warm weather last week. Who knew the temperature could get into the mid 70’s in early November! It was great weather for raking leaves and playing in the yard. Well, it only lasted a few days…and now we are back to cooler temperatures; and in my opinion, it is perfect chili […]
friday’s favorites
My favorite things this week… spooky drinks that fizzle, smoke, and foam always excited to see one of these catalogs in my mailbox taking A to vote for her very first time fun spy camera for Claire’s stocking (shhh…don’t tell)…click here for details metallic Kate Spade cooler bag…click here to purchase Happy weekend!
marble cookies
When I bake a batch of marble cookies, they don’t last long in our house! My girls LOVE these cookies so much! First, the back story on these cookies…the recipe comes from a good friend of mine. This is her signature cookie. You know what I mean, she is known in our community for these […]