Both festive and flavorful, this pine cone cheese ball is the perfect make ahead recipe for easy entertaining at holiday parties. “Grandma and Grandpa really like cheese and crackers.” Kids say the craziest things, don’t they? It was during one of our visits to my in-laws house that our oldest daughter decided that […]
11 Downright Delicious Green Bean Recipes for Thanksgiving
Green bean recipes for Thanksgiving don’t require anything canned. Here are 11 recipes that are delicious, easy, creative, and perfect for your holiday table! I could be wrong, but I’ve always considered green bean casserole to be a Southern thing. You see, although I grew up in Virginia, my family hails from the […]
25 Stunning Sweet Potato Dishes to Make This Thanksgiving
From easy casseroles to tender slices roasted in the oven, this is the ultimate list of sweet potato dishes to add to your Thanksgiving recipes this year. Our family doesn’t play by all the rules for Thanksgiving. The turkey doesn’t see the inside of an oven, I’m not a fan of traditional green […]
Cornbread Pudding with Bacon | Leftovers Reimagined
Ready for a delicious way to make using leftovers interesting? Cornbread pudding with bacon is a sweet and savory recipe perfect as an easy dinner or side dish. What’s your take on the show “Chopped?” My husband thinks it’s totally unrealistic. I disagree. He doesn’t believe that chefs would have to figure out […]
Pumpkin Pie Bars with Nutella…It’s Like a Chocolatey Pumpkin Pie!
Pumpkin pie bars with Nutella create a terrifically tasty twist on the classic pumpkin pie. Perfect for parties, you and you guests are going to love them! “Ummm….honey, did you know I already have canned pumpkin in the pantry? And sweetened condensed milk, too.” It’s always interesting when the Husband tries to bake. […]
8 Easy Cleaning Tips to Make Your House Party-Ready (Free Pre-Party Cleaning Checklist!)
Follow these 8 easy cleaning tips to make your house party-ready (with a free pre-party cleaning checklist) & you’ll be ready to host the best party of the year! Good morning friends! Today I’m excited to introduce you to my friend Maria from the blog Leisurely Does It. She is the queen of […]
Peppermint Mochatini Cocktail Recipe
With the holidays fast approaching, I’m always looking for a yummy new cocktail that everyone can enjoy. It’s sometimes hard to please all the different tastes, but this Peppermint Mochatini Cocktail will definitely put the whole gang in the holiday spirit. Even people who don’t normally like martinis will enjoy this cocktail. But let […]
Bailey’s Butterscotch Almond Cocktail | Easy Holiday Cocktails
This Bailey’s Butterscotch Almond Cocktail is the perfect light drink for a holiday evening at home or to serve as a light shot at your holiday party. First, I’d like to thank Leslie for granting me this great opportunity to guest post on her wonderful blog! I’m Joanne Schweitzer from No Plate Like Home.com […]
Mulled Wine Spritzer
This mulled wine spritzer combines the best flavors of mulled wine with the lightness of a spritzer for the perfect large-batch holiday party drink recipe. Ask your friends and family about mulled wine, and many will pull a face that looks like they just took a bite out of a sour lemon. I […]
Eggnog White Russian | Easy Holiday Cocktail Recipes
You just have to try this eggnog white russian. It’s a fun and festive update to the creamy classic with a peppermint twist and a bit of chocolate liqueur. Do you know how hard it is to be gifted a trip to Napa Valley when you’re 10 weeks pregnant? That was the exact […]
White Wine Holiday Sangria | Easy Holiday Cocktail Recipes
White wine holiday sangria with rosemary & cranberries is crisp and refreshing. It’s the perfect holiday cocktail for Christmas Parties with family and friends! I think most everybody goes through a phase in early adulthood where sangria seems to be the drink of choice. My husband and I are no different. Long ago, […]
17 Unique Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes You Have to Try
Tired of turkey hash and pot pie? Change things up with these 17 unique Thanksgiving leftovers recipes that will make you fly through those leftovers! This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for […]
15 Killer Fall Appetizers for Crowd | Recipes You Need to Make
Whether you’re looking for easy make-ahead finger food or hearty choices for a crowd, these 15 killer fall appetizers need to be on your menu. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for this […]
Inexpensive Thanksgiving Table Decor | Shopping House and Home
Looking for inspiration to create your own inexpensive Thanksgiving table decor? Learn how to recreate this table setting with free, cheap, and reusable items! Imagine our surprise when a week before Thanksgiving we watched a tree fall down in our backyard – split right down the center. Thankfully, everything was fine and no damage happened […]
10 Stress-Free Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
Follow these 10 stress-free tips for hosting Thanksgiving dinner so you can enjoy spending time with family and those who matter most! I am always fascinated when people say Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday. While I enjoy Thanksgiving, something about it just feels so stressful. You work the first day or two in the […]
Your All-in-One Printable Thanksgiving Dinner Planner
Stress be gone! This printable Thanksgiving dinner planner keeps your checklist, menu, & notes all in one convenient place with a bonus day-of planner too! This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for this […]
7 Stunning Ways to Decorate with Pine Cones this Year
Whether you like natural and classic or bright and modern, these 7 stunning ways to decorate with pine cones are perfect for fall and winter decor. So you want to create beautiful seasonal decor, but have no room to store gobs of decorations for each holiday or season? Same here. We barely have room […]
45 Pumpkin Spice Recipes So Good You’ll Crave More
Do you crave pumpkin spice recipes once the temperature dips below 80? Then you’re going to love this list of 45 pumpkin spice recipes for every occasion! I have a confession to make. Pumpkin spice flavoring has been making its way into my coffee since mid-August. I know, I know. It’s barely September! […]
How to Make Bolivian Corn Cake (Easy Huminta)
Cornbread is elevated to a new level with this Bolivian corn cake recipe. Huminta is dense, sweet, and full of flavor. It’s perfect for any get-together! At first, it looks like just any rustic cornbread. But then you take a bite and you’re blown away. Huminta (pronounced oo-meen-tah) is more than just cornbread. It’s […]
Easy Cinnamon Spice Cake Mix Blondies with Eggnog Glaze
Cinnamon spice cake mix blondies are the perfect treat for the holiday season. Perfectly chewy and so easy to make, take just one bite and you’ll be hooked! You probably either hate box mixes or love them. While I agree that baked goods from scratch are preferable, sometimes you just need an easy […]
Pear Pie Crumble Bars with a Cookie Drizzle
Want a creative spin on holiday treats this year? Then pear pie crumble bars with a cookie drizzle are perfect for you! They are simple, impressive, and tasty! Did you know that December is national pear month? I know, I know, it feels like it should be national peppermint month, or national stuff-your-face-with-candy […]
An Elegant Woodland Holiday Tablescape (You Can Actually Afford!)
Disclosure: I received free products in exchange for providing my unbiased review of Oriental Trading Company products. All opinions expressed are my own. Even though Christmas is my favorite holiday, we’ve only hosted one Christmas dinner. We have no plans to host dinner this year, yet I stll got an itch to pull together winter […]
Sweet Potato Bars with Maple Frosting
Make these sweet potato bars with maple frosting and everyone will ask for the recipe! Full of seasonal flavors, they’re the perfect fall or holiday dessert. I love it when a baking experiment turns out better than you ever expected. But that’s exactly what happened when I decided one day to bake sweet […]
Cranberry Curd Bars with a Pistachio Crust
Cranberry curd bars with a pistachio crust are the perfect holiday alternative for anyone who loves the sweet-tart combination of lemon bars. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for this site to […]
54 Fantastic Free Thanksgiving Printables
Take a look at the best free Thanksgiving printables, and have your Thanksgiving decorations and activities ready in a snap! It feels like I wonder the same thing every year…how on earth did Thanksgiving get here so quickly? Wasn’t it just Halloween? Though I can’t say we don’t have any Thanksgiving decorations up […]
15 Pumpkin Recipes to Take you From Breakfast to Dessert
It’s October and I haven’t made a single pumpkin recipe yet this fall. It’s not that I don’t love pumpkin. I do. We had exactly one Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie and I nearly felt scarred for life. (Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but it didn’t feel right at all.) Life has just been a little […]
How to Preserve Pine Cones and Acorns for Decorating
Find out how to preserve pine cones and acorns that you find in your back yard so your fall decor stays bug and mold free for months. Imagine creating a beautiful centerpiece by putting pine cones from your yard into a glass apothecary jar. You’re thrilled that you pulled together seasonal decor […]
Bless This Child: Baby Boy’s Fall Inspired Baptism
What do you do when you’ve got 20 people coming over for a baptism, and all your time is taken up with a baby and a 3-year-old? For us, the answer was to keep things simple and to find a way to combine kids activities with fall inspired baptism party preparations. You might say that […]
{12 Days of Holiday Candy} Pumpkin Gingerbread Truffles
Get your pumpkin spice fix with these two delicious pumpkin truffles recipes: pumpkin gingerbread truffles and pumpkin cream cheese truffles. Are you tired of pumpkin yet? If you are, I’m sorry to say that this post just might put you over the top. Maybe I did a good job avoiding too much pumpkin spice […]
12 Days of Holiday Candy Recipes
Today is December 1st! Can you believe it? The holidays are officially upon us, our Elf Sprinkles is performing her typical antics, Christmas music is playing on repeat, and every weekend is scheduled with a different family tradition. I can’t help but love all the chaos that goes from December 1st through December 25th. Of […]
6 Fabulous Thanksgiving Ideas to Try this Year
It’s official. The holiday season has started. The free satellite radio preview started the other day, which means that the kids and I are now officially listening to Christmas music. And this is our year off from hosting Thanksgiving…something for which I am very thankful right now. Though, I don’t want to stay out of […]
53 Free Thanksgiving Printables
I’ve been sitting at my computer trying to figure out how to start this post…or even if to hit publish. If it had gone out yesterday as scheduled, I never would have thought twice. But this morning, I got up as usual, rushed the kids out of the house to school, and for the first […]
How to Grill a Turkey on a Charcoal Grill for Thanksgiving Dinner
Learn how to grill a turkey on a charcoal grill even if you have a big turkey! The smokey flavor is fantastic for your holiday dinner & amazing in leftovers. Yum! This post was nearly titled “How I spent $200 on a Thanksgiving turkey”. Thankfully, it’s more like “How I avoided spending […]