Fun Friday Favorites: Yummy Christmas recipes

You guys. I can't believe in one week it will be Christmas. ONE WEEK. I repeat...ONE WEEK. Eeeeeekk! I have a lot of wrapping to do! The boys were down and out with the flu bug this week, so not one ounce of baking was done. But we did watch our fair share of Christmas movies. ...

It’s been a little quiet on here

Hello? Hello? Is anyone there? Ah, yes. Thankfully, you are, dear friend. You, my friend, are SOLID. We are SOLID FRIENDS. No fair weather friendship here. Thank you. It's been quiet on here, but I can explain. First. Let me begin by sharing what we've been up to lately. Last Friday, I helped with Maxim's party at school. ...

I can’t let it go

I feel like I need an intervention.  I'm having some problems.  It's...letting go.  Of...Christmas.  I just can't let it go.  Elsa knew darn well what she was singing about in her song, that's for sure.  You see, I just LOVE ME SOME CHRISTMAS. Oh, I've taken down our tree.  (Not to brag, but I DID take that ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Board games, perfume, and Oreo Balls

It's been blustery cold here.  Between all of the late starts, early dismissals, and "Snow Day"/no school...it's hard for me to get back into ANY sort of routine.  I'm not complaining.  I'm just validating why I haven't been consistent on ANYTHING, except for wearing lounge wear or pajamas.  And catching up on some of my ...

New Year’s resolutions, my new Life Planner, and yummy Puppy Chow

I'm back dear friends.  I meant to write a post Sunday evening, but I was plain tuckered out from Christmasing at Grandma Helen's.  We are so happy that she is feeling better.  It was a fun day of eating great food, visiting with family, and enjoying Christmas with Grandma Helen. Now, it's back to reality and ...

Christmas Recap…great gifts and bad casseroles

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  From my darling Hubby and our two boys and me...the gal with the eye glitch in the picture.  For the love of picture taking.  Do I HAVE to ruin a good family picture by crinkling up my nose and squinting ONE eye??  *Sigh.  It's all I've got folks. You see, we've ...

It’s Christmas time…in the kitchen! And Mrs. Claus & the gift she always leaves

I guess you could say that our home is similar to Mrs. Claus' kitchen...lots of goodies are being made and I'm thoroughly enjoying every minute of it. Yesterday, I gave you my Frosted Sugar Cookie recipe, along with the Best Frosting EVER recipe. Today, I will share two more recipes with you that are easy peasy.  Monster Cookie Dough ...