We have been enjoying a quieter week, finishing up some projects, and starting new ones. The family is coming into town and plans need to be made for the Christmas season, it’s all going to go by so fast, as usual – trying to enjoy every bit of the season as it comes! Pumpkin (Sweet […]
Salted Caramel Rice Crispy Treats I have seen lots of recipes for salted rice crispy treats floating around, but most of them have way too much caramel in and on them! This is our lighter version of a delicious fall treat. These were delicious! You can drizzle 1/3 cup of caramel topping over the bars before
Today’s Post features a pumpkin yarn craft and some pumpkin recipes! Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White is one of our favorite fall books! Rebecca Estelle does not like pumpkins! When a truck comes by at harvest and dumps one into her yard, her attitude must change. This part is when my 5-year-old gasps
Since we make so much food on Thanksgiving Day, this biscotti is perfect for breakfast. We love biscotti on Thanksgiving morning! Have yogurt and of course coffee with it while you prepare your bigger meal! The pumpkin will make this cookie in the middle, so cut the slices thin for the second baking and they
View Post Good morning! We are doing some baking today! Eggnog is in seasonal abundance right now and this cake is a wonderful treat for breakfast in the morning or even tea in the afternoon. I don’t care for drinking the store-bought eggnog, but I will bake with it. Enjoy this very buttery tasting tea
If you’re a pen and paper recipe gal, we have some lovely free recipe cards for you! Just click, download, and enjoy! There are four different designs. Make sure you have the latest adobe reader. These printable cards are 6″ x 4″. Use a light colored sturdy paper like cardstock and print. Cut around the
Glazed Gingerbread Nuts is a fun treat to have on hand while you’re working on ornaments! Glazed Gingerbread Nuts You need 5 cups of mixed nuts, salted or unsalted. You don’t have to use mixed nuts- you can use just pecans, walnuts or almonds. Bring 2 large eggs to room temperature. In a large bowl
We love making ornament traditions! Sweet handmade ornaments are a joy for years to come. Leftover fabric is perfect to make the Rag Mitten Christmas Ornament. Grab your pretty stash of fabrics and let the kids make memories! Rag Mitten Ornament Supplies: Homespun or Flannel – Scraps will work, you’ll need a front and
Our girls love hats. But buying these little prairie bonnets are pricey! Here is a fun homemade idea, easy to put together, and inexpensive! If your girls love the Little House on the Prairie Books, make the Girl’s Simple Prairie Bonnets! Make a Girls Simple Prairie Bonnet This bonnet can be used as a nightcap,
For many years, Friday night has been the night we make pizza. We have hardly tarried from this tradition for as long as I can remember. However, sometimes we just feel like having pizza twice for the week. I made these last week for lunch. Yummy! Very easy.. you shouldn’t need directions once you get
We have been busy this week doing things for Christmas! We have a few special traditions that we do every year, one of them is exchanging ornaments with each other. We have done this for a few years now, so our tree is looking very full! Each name is written on a piece of paper
