These snowy winter photos show the majesty of the cold months. For me, winter is a time of reflection. I think back on the year that has passed and ahead to the one which is yet to come. As the days get shorter and so much colder, I hunker down and do things that I…
Looking for beautiful music to listen to this Christmas? Make sure to listen to You’re Here by Francesca Battistelli, linked below. I love all types of Christmas music, and am always looking for pieces that I feel are worthy of sharing with my readers. The beautiful song below is by Francesca Battistelli. This song called…
Do you love classic Christmas carols, and stunning singers? Make sure to listen as Pentatonix sings Carol of the Bells. I was a music major in college and voice was my specialty. I’m not fond of the way most groups sing my favorite Christmas music songs. But that is definitely not the case for this…
Are you ready for the holidays and all the December food holidays that it entails? How about making up a few of these fudge recipes to have on hand for Christmas? Some of my favorites are my recipe for vegan peanut butter fudge, and the delightful boozy Baileys Irish cream fudge. But they sky is…
From Halloween through Christmas, it seems that many doors have a wreath of some sort decorating the entry. These Christmas wreath ideas are the perfect way to welcome guests to your home. The third Saturday in December is honored each year as National Wreaths Across America Day, for good reason. Many homes have festive door…
Are you looking for an idea for a great handmade (and lovingly wrapped) Christmas present? This recipe for Bailey’s Irish cream fudge is sure to please your friends. I love fudge, and I love Baileys, so what’s better than the two things on their own? Why, the two of them together of course! Make sure…
This recipe for vegan peanut butter fudge is easy to do and makes delicious fudge very quickly. It has a lovely melt in your mouth texture that anyone will love. It is perfect for your holiday celebrations. Both vegans and non-vegans will love it! Make sure to leave a plate of this peanut butter fudge out…
Nothing says Christmas more than Christmas Trees. That’s why these DIY pine cone Christmas trees are my favorite kind of project. They make use of things in the house and garden and require very little in the way of anything that needs to be bought at retail. The grand total for these three DIY pine…
These delicious Christmas stocking cookies will be the highlight of your Christmas dessert table. The meringue cookies are brimming with the flavors of cream cheese and cranberries. Plus, they are so pretty and festive. Imagine bringing out a plate of these cute little treats – they would wow any guests you have over for Christmas!…
Are you looking for an easy project to get in the holiday mood this year? These DIY clay pot candle holders are the craft for you! As a bonus, the gardeners in your life will love these Christmas candle holders. The main part of the design is made by recycling old terra-cotta pots. Candles have…
These DIY Christmas cookie ornaments do double duty. They can be made as Christmas cookies and also used to decorate your tree with a few extra steps. Since December 4 is a food holiday known as National Cookie Day, let’s make some cookies for our tree! Part craft project, part cooking adventure, these delicious decorations are…
When you open up your boxes of Christmas ornaments, do you find that many of them look ready for the trash? Looks like it’s time to renew worn out decorations with a Christmas ornament rescue. We’ve all been there. Perhaps your Christmas ornaments have rubbed together and the surface has scratched, or the ornament is…
Each year during the festive season, our homes get decorated with all manner of holiday greenery. Believe it or not, there are documented traditions of Christmas greenery that have been passed on through the years. Whether it be holly and ivy, Christmas trees of fir or spruce, Mistletoe balls and sprigs, or other forms of…
I love entertaining during the holiday season, and this easy DIY pine cone and ever green candle bowl is the perfect addition to my holiday spread. This lovely candle bowl is simple to do and very elegant when displayed. It will make a lovely addition to any holiday table and is low enough for conversation…
This festive candy cane cream cheese spread will put your party goers in a great mood for Christmas or even Boxing day. The spread is shaped like a candy cane but won’t stay that way long! If you’re a big fan of anything and everything candy cane related, you’ll be happy to know there’s actually…
What a great cookie these twisted candy canes would be to take your traditional Christmas cookie swap! And these sweets are perfect for the December food holiday on the 26th known as National Candy Cane Day. The cookies are made from two colors of cookie dough and shaped like candy canes. Your kids will love…
Not all the Christmas recipe projects work out the way I intend them to and this cute little banana marshmallow Santa head is definite proof of that. I’m sure you’ve heard the term “Pinterest fail” before, and Christmas themed dessert is one of my most epic Pinterest fails. Join my on my journey making these…
These sweet angel cookies are as much fun to make as they are delicious and cute. The kids will really enjoy baking cookies for Christmas in the shape of angels. December 4 is one of this month’s food holidays known as National Cookie Day, so it is the perfect day to get baking. Don’t forget…
This sweet Mason jar snowman with cherry Santa hats would look great on a mantle or coffee table for the holidays. He is made from a recycled jar and some felt and is just adorable. Recycling old items into new holiday decor is one of the fun parts of the holiday for me. It is…
These adorable turkey cupcakes will make be the star of your Thanksgiving dessert table. They are colorful and bright and will be gobbled up in a flash! It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This means lots of turkey with gravy and stuffing and lots of fun turkey inspired desserts. But…
These adorable peanut butter and jelly ghost sandwiches will make breakfast a spooky time this Halloween. When it’s time for Halloween to roll around, it’s hard to get kids to sit still for any meal. Turn the season to your advantage with this cute Halloween recipe. Transform an ordinary sandwich into a Halloween work of…
This adorable lightbulb snowman uses a common light bulb with some inexpensive craft supplies to make the sweetest Christmas decor idea ever. Don’t you love to recycle common household items into cute decor projects? It’s a fun, eco-friendly way to make something new out of something old! This fun little snowman would make a great…
If you love to decorate cookies, this recipe for marshmallow turkey cookies is for you. They are as much fun to make as they are to eat. They make the perfect Thanksgiving sweet treat, because turkeys are one of the six main symbols of Thanksgiving. Having fun with food is one of the neat things…
Looking for a neat recipe to grace your Halloween party table this year? Why not try one from this list of the best Halloween recipes? Nothing starts a Halloween party off better than spooky drinks, food, decor and music. Any of these ideas would be perfect for your next Halloween party. They are easy to make…
Have you ever wondered about the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday? Both the United States and Canada celebrate Thanksgiving but the traditions are rooted in very different origins. This post is about the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday, but if you want to learn more about the history of the United States Thanksgiving, check out this post on the…
These mini Christmas pizzas, are made in the shape of gingerbread men, Christmas trees and other Xmas shapes! When we think of the holidays, cookies come to mind, but what could be more fun that pizza at Christmas time? Use your cookie cutters to turn an ordinary pizza into a special treat. These sweet…