A candy cane peppermint ice cream cake is just right for a winter birthday! Inspired by the movie, “Elf” this candy cane forest cake is delicious and oh so festive! When your birthday is the week before Christmas you can either shun all things Christmas related, or embrace them. Aaron decided to embrace them this year and asked to have…
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My husband makes the best hot cocoa. Our kids call it “Santa’s favorite”. And…it is. We like it as much, if not better, than Starbucks. That’s saying a lot because I am a huge Starbucks hot cocoa fan! Rich, creamy, full of Ghirardelli chocolate flavor, and super easy too! It only takes 3 ingredients. I think what makes it so…
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Meet Toby! He is our 10 week black lab puppy. After being married for almost 12 years and being asked to get a dog, relentlessly by the kids, for the past 8, we are first time dog owners. We were on the hunt for a shelter dog, with little results. We wanted a family friendly dog that would be a…
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Growing up, one of my favorite things to receive at Christmas was homemade English toffee from my Aunt. My mom would also make microwave peanut brittle from a recipe she found in a Country Christmas recipe book in the 90s. We loved it! I also enjoy making candy for friends and family during the holiday season. I’ve shared our…
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Today I’m sharing another fun gift idea that kids can make (with a little help). The girls made these beaded charm bracelets to give to each other for Christmas. Ruby loved the one she made for Kaylee. Little does she know that Kaylee made one for her too! They were incredibly easy to make. Here’s a very quick tutorial. You…
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