As we near the holidays I am finding I have too many busy, frazzled kind of days. The kids are getting older, which means more band and orchestra concerts, ballet recitals, parties, and the list goes on. We haven’t had a quiet evening at home all week, but we’ve managed to find the Christmas spirit […]
Recipes
Holiday M&M’s® Minis Whoopie Pies
Holiday M&M’s® Brand Minis Whoopie Pies Created by: Emily Buys, Clever Housewife CleverHousewife.com I just love it when two of my favorite things come together in a well-blended gastronomical treat. And to make it even better, these two things are semi-new to me. We all know and love M&M’s® Brand Minis – they’re a chocolate lover’s dream. […]
Prickly Pear Pepper Jelly with Cream Cheese and RITZ
You know how some foods remind you of certain occasions, celebrations, holidays or gatherings? Turkey and pie screams Thanksgiving to most. Sugar cookies say Christmas, and ham and deviled eggs evoke thoughts of Easter. For my crazy fam, it’s not Christmas Eve without our traditional Chinese takeout, Ritz Crackers, cream cheese and pepper jelly. In […]
Orange Sweet Rolls
Something I have noticed about memories is that they are often attached to one or more of our senses (smells, sounds, tastes, etc.). What are the holidays without some specific foods or recipes that have become tradition over the years? Tons of memories are created around food and the holidays. For as long as I […]
Award Winning Chili with a Secret Ingredient
You all should know how much I value my readers, because I’m going to let you in on a family secret! Nothing says welcome home on a chilly Fall or Winter day than a warm cup of hearty soup or chili. I could eat a hearty soup every day from November – March, but the hubs […]
Easy and Affordable Online Doctor Visits
Let’s face it, most of us either don’t have the time to sit and wait in a doctor’s office for a couple of hours. We do it when we have to, but it really eats into our day. Nevermind if we have to take each of our kids with us to the doctor (for themselves […]
American Heritage Chocolate Fudge
There are a few treats that just scream HOLIDAYS to me. One of those happens to be homemade fudge. Believe when I say I will accept, and eat fudge anytime of year, but my grandpa’s homemade fudge is something my mom and I typically only make during the holidays. After my recent trip to Colonial […]
New Thanksgiving Recipes and Thanksgiving Tablescape
Sponsored by Target. Thanksgiving has traditionally been held at my parents’ house, which means I have only had to worry about bringing a side dish or two. I haven’t had to worry about decorations, a Thanksgiving tablescape, or hosting a lot of people. This year, my mom is thinking of switching things up and having […]
Pumpkin Apple Pecan Cake
‘Tis the season for everything pumpkin! I wish I could say that I have been in the kitchen all month whipping up all kinds of delicious treats. Unfortunately, I have spent every single day of November (so far), sick! It should be a crime really. I don’t know that I’ve ever felt so sick in […]
Easy Pumpkin Crescent Rolls
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pillsbury. The opinions and text are all mine. It’s November – finally! October was enough of an excuse to start breaking out the pumpkin recipes, but now that November is here, and the cooler weather has finally hit, I feel more than justified. Many […]