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…
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
My Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate is exactly what you need this holiday season when you’re entertaining. You put the ingredients in your slow cooker, turn it on high and pretty much leave it alone. Your guests can refill their mugs…
Ice Ice Baby
Remember how last year we decided to be super festive with the Slaughters and ride the North Pole Express Train? And remember how the kids loved it but the grown-ups thought it was way over-priced and pretty lame? And now,…
Meal Planning Monday #115
Happy Monday friends! I don’t know about you…but our week is full of activities. Since this is my kiddos’ last week of school before the end of the year, it’s crammed with parties, little plays, recital rehearsals and more. So,…
