Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner. Soon, I'll be spending a lot of time in my kitchen cooking and baking for my two favorite holidays. Here's what our family is stocking up on now for holiday baking. Starting in mid-October, I start trying out the new recipes that I'd like to serve for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and the handful of birthdays we have during that time. I start planning out gifts we want to make, and the kitchen projects the children would like ...
Holidays
10 Ways to Take the Hustle Out of the Holidays
The holidays can be an incredibly busy time. From Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year's there is always something to do. Here are 10 things you can do now so you can slow down and enjoy the holidays. As soon as the days begin to get shorter and the temperatures cooler, I start looking forward to the holidays. Thanksgiving is all about family and food. Then comes Christmas where we focus on family traditions and time together. In our home, we also have 4 birthdays in the 6 weeks from ...
Stocking Stuffers for Campers
Do you need a camping stocking stuffer to finish up your holiday shopping? Whether you are shopping for an RV enthusiast, a backpacker, a hunter, or even for your favorite Girl Scout or Boy Scout, camping gear is always an awesome and practical gift. The items on this list may all be stocking-sized, but that doesn't mean they won't create some happy campers this holiday season. This Christmas, I'm buying camping gear and accessories for my husband and all three children. What other camp ...
Gifts for Great British Bake Off Fans
If you know anyone who is obsessed with The Great British Bake Off as I am than they are sure to love these gifts this holiday season. Cooking and baking have been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. Even when I was a little girl, I would check out cookbooks from the school library and bring them home to ask my grandmother if she would cook with me. My mom and I would spend time on Saturdays folding laundry and watching cooking shows on PBS. As I got older, and cooking shows ...
Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up
Thanksgiving always has the best food. From sweet and savory appetizers to comfort food sides and entrees, and topped off with decadent desserts it is my favorite foodie holiday. Here are some of the best Thanksgiving recipes from the bloggers that I follow. We have you covered whether this is your first time hosting Thanksgiving or you're a pro that just wants to try something new. ...