Today’s recipe comes from Lynn at Happier Than a Pig in Mud and is great to make for your family celebrations and/or as a gift for those hard-to-buy for people on your list! Edible gifts are usually a hit with them, at least for us any way. Don’t these make a pretty presentation, too? Photo […]
In the past couple years, I have developed an interest in gingerbread houses. I have not gone so far as starting a collection or anything, but I just love seeing different designs and decorations on them. When I came across today’s recipe for Gingerbread Trifle, I thought it was unique. I’d never really heard of […]
Surprise! We told you there would be surprises during our 100-Day Countdown to Christmas… it’s just that this one, Secrets {Tips} for a Perfect Turkey, was totally unplanned and is due completely to an embarrassing oversight on my part. If you read our post earlier in the week, you know that we’ve been battling some […]
Christmas is such a foodie holiday! From Christmas breakfast to family gatherings to office parties, I enjoy thinking about what will be served or what I will bring! So finding new recipe ideas is always good. I had never heard of Monkey Bread until doing some research recently for a recipe idea. According to Wikipedia, […]
Are you shopping for someone this year who’s green? And no, of course, I’m not talking about an alien or the color green! ;) By green, I mean someone who’s very conscious about the environment and takes great care to recycle as much as possible and “go green” in their daily lifestyle. Look at these […]
When I saw these precious beaded baby spoons, I thought what a great stocking stuffer for our littlest foodie! If you don’t have a baby yourself to buy for this year, maybe you have a new baby niece, nephew, or cousin. Of course, these would make a great baby gift also. I love them. Photo […]
Who says food is just for eating, right? Take a look at this cute candy cane topiary tree (Remember the peppermint bark Christmas trees? This topiary tree is also from Dollar Store Crafts!): Photo used with permission; Credit: Dollar Store Crafts Can you guess how much it costs to make this? I know. I’m not […]
Foodies have lots and lots of recipes. :) Wouldn’t this be a cute gift for a Foodie to put his/her favorite recipes in? Photo used with permission; Credit: April, Cup of Delight This was made by April at Cup of Delight as a graduation gift, but I’m thinking it would be a neat stocking stuffer […]
Today we have another giveaway for you, sponsored by Krista of Everyday Mom’s Meals! Stop by her blog to check out her delicious recipes. Her latest is Crock Pot Clam Chowder, perfect for the cooler weather of this time of year. She is graciously giving the winner of this giveaway: A Christmas cookbook  And… […]
We are going to start today with some gift ideas centered around The Very Hungry Caterpillar, written by one of the most beloved children’s authors, Eric Carle. An excerpt from his bio on the “official Eric Carle website”: The themes of his stories are usually drawn from his extensive knowledge and love of nature — […]
I have been amazed by some of the unique and delicious recipes I have come across while putting together this series! Have you ever seen anything like this before? Photo used with permission; Credit: Dawn on the Amazon Captains Blog I’ve never seen a recipe for a Christmas soup before, and what a beautiful, festive […]
Don’t you love finding ideas for treats that are cute and super inexpensive? Check these out: Photo used with permission; Credit: Heather, Dollar Store Crafts Now guess how much they would cost to make (20-25 pieces)? Try approximately $5.50! You can find the recipe here at Dollar Store Crafts! The Chef says one of the […]
