Today, we’re all linking up with Andrea and sharing our final Show & Tell Tuesday for the year. I have loved this series and am really hoping she continues it in 2016! (Hint, hint Andrea!) Today’s topic is… What’s the best gift…
Last Minute Christmas Recipes!
Okay friends! This is it…the final days before Christmas! Today, I’m sharing all of my Christmas treats from this season and seasons before. Easy, simple, quick, festive and totally Christmas. Need a quick dessert? Appetizer? Drink? Dip? Side dish? Breakfast?…
2015 Books in Review!
Oh my goodness! I’m so excited about today’s post! Two years ago, when I started my Monthly Goals and one of the very first ones was to read 2 books a month…well, that was one of THE BEST things I’ve…
Meal Planning Monday #116
I mean…are we even cooking this week??? I don’t think I am. Tonight, we’re celebrating Christmas with my dad’s family, tomorrow, we’re taking the kids to dinner in Dallas and then on Wednesday, it’s our annual Christmas Eve Eve celebration…
Egg Nog Pecan Bread
Who doesn’t need another quick bread recipe this time of year? Fast, simple, moist and full of flavor. Whether you serve this at breakfast, for brunch or dessert…it will be a hit this holiday season. Enjoy! This recipe makes one…
Friday Favorites
Oh my goodness. CHRISTMAS IS IN ONE WEEK. I’m so happy and so sad all at the same time. If I could listen to Christmas music year around…I would. #noshame Today is c-razy around here. It’s the kids’ last day…
Christmas Morning Menu
Well, Christmas Eve is my second favorite day of the year! I love, love, love the anticipation, the excitement, the chaos, the family, the friends, the togetherness, ALL OF IT! To kick off our special day (or Christmas morning the…
Merry Christmas from our family!
I wish I could send each and every one of you a Christmas card this year. From the bottom of my heart, Merry Christmas to you and your family. And as always, a big thank you to our photographer and…
Coconut Egg Nog Pie
Dear Egg Nog lovers, This one’s for you. Merry Christmas, Shay I toast up my sweetened flaked coconut in a dry skillet, turning it continuously for about five minutes or so. Shopping List 2 to 3 cups toasted coconut, divided…
Jammy Cocoa Christmas 2015
‘Tis the season for Jammy Cocoa Christmas! My dad created this name years and years ago and now, it’s a tradition I do with my kids each year. We put our pajamas on, go into Starbucks, get a drink and…
Red Velvet Vanilla Bean Trifle
Two of my very favorite flavors in one delicious (AND SIMPLE!) trifle. You can make your own red velvet cake and top it with cream cheese frosting…or you can buy one for this recipe. You can also buy red…
Things that are: SPARKLY
Remember how last month, I did a post called Things that are: Cozy? Well, since it’s December, I thought it would be fun today to do a post called Things that are: Sparkly. ‘Tis the season, right? Sparkly nail polish…













