Balancing the Good Things in Life
Maybe you’ve tried baking with your small kids and don’t ever want to try it again. What you thought would be the beginning of a great family tradition only ended up in tears and a huge mess. Take a deep breath. Don’t give up! You may just need a simpler recipe. Here’s a great one […]
The teen years are a time of transition that isn’t always easy. Teens typically gravitate more toward their friends and communicate less with their parents. Even when we try to talk to them, they often reply with short answers and don’t care to engage in conversation. That’s what happened when I asked my teens what […]
You’ve planned a small Christmas Dinner Party. Nothing too large, just a few close friends. Now you need the perfect dessert to finish off the evening. You want something kind of fancy but also something you can make ahead so you can interact with your guests. How about serving each guest an individual Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse? They […]
If you’ve ever received baked goods in the mail, you know how special they are! Knowing that someone prepared the food especially for you with their hands truly touches your heart and makes you feel closer to them. The miles melt away. Maybe you have loved ones far away this Christmas that you’d like to send […]
This Simple Chocolate Fudge Recipe calls for no thermometer, no mixer or mixing bowl. The six common ingredients go into one pot. There is little mess to clean up, and it turns out perfect every time. So, let’s make some fudge! Simple Chocolate Fudge Recipe Here are the ingredients you’ll need: 2/3 cup Evaporated Milk […]
You’ve gathered the entire family together for the evening to watch a Christmas movie. What you didn’t count on was the arguing over which movie to watch. The older kids don’t want to watch “little kid” movies, and Mom and Dad would love a classic. Here’a a list that can save your evening. Below are […]
There are so many activities crammed into just a few weeks at the end of every year. Parties, baking, shopping, attending special events and performances all fill up the calendar quickly. Scheduling date time with your spouse might seem like just one more thing to squeeze into an already overwhelmed calendar, but it’s essential. Spending a […]
These Mini Eggnog Cheesecakes are perfect for your holiday party dessert table. Not only are they easy to make and delicious, but several of them grouped together make a beautiful display. Arrange them together in rows or use a cupcake display or stand and turn them into a focal point. Mini Eggnog Cheesecakes You’ll need these […]
This year I decided to search for some fresh ideas of items to include in our Operation Christmas Child Shoebox. There is no shortage of lists with suggestions of what to pack in a shoebox, but I was surprised at the conflicting advice I found. After sifting through numerous blog posts and videos, I decided to concentrate on […]
Every morning and many evenings you’ll find me sipping a warm beverage from a cute mug. We have a cabinet full of plain white mugs, but those are always the last ones left in the cabinets. Even my husband will reach for the decorative mugs before the plain white ones. (You know…the ones with sorts […]
