Today’s recipe is one of those that you love to have for parties or even at home when you’re in the middle of a busy week and need something quick and easy, Creamy Salsa Dip. Photo used with permission; Jerri, Simply Sweet Home You can get the recipe for this salsa dip here at Simply […]
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Peppermint Sticks Recipe: Day 32 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Ever have an over-abundance of candy canes after the Christmas holidays? Well… today’s recipe will give you a delicious solution for that problem, Peppermint Sticks: Photo used with permission; Credit: Michelle, Ms. enplace These come to us today from Michelle at Ms. enplace. Stop by her blog for the peppermint sticks recipe! When I was […]
A Non-Traditional Christmas Family Celebration: Day 34 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
All families that travel long distances for holiday celebrations will appreciate today’s feature. It’s definitely not your traditional celebration, but what a neat idea to celebrate on another day that also holds significance in the Christan faith: Boxing Day. I’d never heard of this day before reading about it on Pattie’s blog, Olla-Podrida. What a […]
Freezer Cranapple Jelly (and a gift crate): Day 36 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We’ve never made jelly before, but after the recipes we’ve had during this series, I’m thinking it’s going on the soon-to-do list! They sound delicious. Today’s is Freezer Cranapple Jelly, from Patti of Pandora’s Box: Photo used with permission; Credit: Patti, Pandora’s Box Take a look at how she made this cranapple jelly and the […]
Gingerbread Cookie Gift Tags and Ornaments: Day 38 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Check out these cute gingerbread gift tags and ornaments! Photo used with permission; Credit: Pattie, Olla-Podrida Photo used with permission; Credit: Pattie, Olla-Podrida Aren’t those lovely?! They come to us from Pattie at Olla-Podrida. Head over to Olla-Podrida for more about these tags and ornaments, including a recipe for Spicy Gingerbread Cookies and Royal Icing […]
Magical Reindeer Food: Day 42 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Do your children or grandchildren like to make cookies for Santa? Well, what about his reindeer?! I had never heard of Magical Reindeer Food until I saw it on the Lucky 7 Design blog, and I thought what a great idea and fun project to do with children: (Photo used with permission; Credit: Melanie, Lucky […]
The Christmas Crate: Day 44 of The 100-Day Christmas Countdown
November 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Ever wish you had a creative way to display your Christmas treats for the season? Loved this Christmas Crate when I first saw it: Photo used with permission; Credit: Patti; Pandora’s Box Patti at Pandora’s Box made this and says it’s her favorite decoration that she made years ago. Stop by her blog to see […]
Gift Wrap Idea: Day 46 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Chef and I always like things that are different from the status quo. This is sometimes frustrating, like when we got married and the china pattern we liked was discontinued at some point not long after we had decided on the pattern. We figured maybe it was because it was a less popular pattern. […]
Holiday Pomegranate Jelly {Homemade Edible Gift Idea}: Day 48 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
Gingerbread Trifle: Day 50 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
What is monkey bread? {Christmas Breakfast Recipe Idea}: Day 52 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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, […]
Totes Made from Recycled Grocery Bags {DIY Christmas Gift Idea}: Day 54 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas
November 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
