I Know Where Santa Claus Is
Every year it seems a bit harder to get in the Christmas spirit. I mean, seriously, with retailers putting up holiday aisles when the first signs of fall begin, and Christmas advertisement popping up before Halloween, it’s a little difficult to embrace the season when you have already been bombarded by it. Don’t get me […]
Remembrance Wreath Craft
The Remembrance Wreath Craft is one of my favorite ornaments for the holidays! It is a great craft for kids but is also a fun craft for adults. The remembrance wreath looks great on holiday trees and can be given as gifts. I first used this craft with 4th graders while volunteering at a local […]
How Will You Deliver Joy This Holiday Season?
If I had to pick out one word that summarizes what I focus on each year, that word would be J-O-Y! I not only try to live a joyful life, but make it my mission to attempt to deliver joy to those around me. Thanks to my partnership with Teleflora, I have the opportunity to […]
Quick Tips for Sprucing Up Your Mantle for the Holidays
The fireplace is the focal point of our new living room area and I had plenty of fun decorating the mantle for the fall season. Now that Christmas-time is here, I wanted a fresh update to help create a cozy bit of holiday cheer in our home. Thanks to our partnership with Oriental Trading, I […]
Mason Jar Crafts: Quick and Easy Embossed Letter Jars
In addition to enhancing my sustainable lifestyle in the kitchen, Mason jars truly rock my craft world! Right now I’m crazy about vintage-colored mason jars. They are so pretty, but I simply cannot leave well-enough alone, it seems, so I had to see if I could glam it up a bit in anticipation of spring […]
Countdown to Christmas with PLAYMOBIL Advent Calendars
Advent calendars are always part of our family holiday traditions. Without them, our Christmas celebrations just wouldn’t be complete. Thank to my partnership with PLAYMOBIL, we are discovering new, fun ways to count down the days to Christmas with the “Royal Ice Skating Trip” and “Santa’s Workshop” PLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar sets – both perfect for […]
Best Cookies for Santa
I don’t think Santa gets the credit he deserves. He works so hard all year making the toys, mediating workplace politics among the elves, ensuring that all of our toys are in tip-top shape, and keeping those reindeer in check (I hear Blitzen is can make quite a mess of the North Pole farmyard!) I’m […]
Quick and Festive Cinnamon Roll Holiday Breakfast Hack
What is your favorite holiday tradition? Thanks to my partnership with Pillsbury™, I’m sharing my holiday memories, favorite traditions and a fantastic quick and festive Cinnamon Roll recipe hack for the holidays that will dress up your breakfast and make everyone smile! As the sun peeks above horizon, I hear the first pitter-patter down the […]
7 Sensational Cocktails to Toast Your Turkey Day!
You will soon gather ’round the table to celebrate with a delicious Thanksgiving meal that has been carefully curated to be this season’s best. A meal this good deserves to paired with equally amazing drinks. Thanks to our friends at Sparkling Ice and Santa Margherita, we have you covered with seven seasonal delights that will […]
Despicable Me 3 Special Edition on iTunes (Giveaway!)
Do you host family movies nights during the holiday season? After gobbling down Thanksgiving dinner, we love tuning into a good film our whole family can enjoy. This year we are celebrating with the Despicable Me 3 Special Edition on iTunes! Thanks to our partnership with Despicable Me 3 we’re also giving away an iTunes […]
How to Instant Pot
I admit, I’m pretty old school when it comes to kitchen appliances, but even I can see the charm of the Instant Pot. It’s no wonder this modern appliance is a top favorite with home chefs! Whether you already own one or are contemplating a purchase this holiday season, How To Instant Pot: Mastering All […]
Gourmet Pumpkin Pie Hack: Black Walnut Crumb and Kentucky Bourbon Sugar Sauce
This post is written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc.. All opinions are entirely my own. Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg – these are the three seasonings of my childhood that I loved to smell coming from the kitchen. Once the delicious spices tickled my senses, I knew it was nearly time for Thanksgiving and […]