Just in case you missed it, I’m bringing home a post today that I shared over at Persia Lou during Alexis’ Handmade Holiday series. Even though Christmas is over, this would still make a great winter decoration to carry you until Spring. Enjoy! *********************************** Hi there fellow holiday crafters! I’m Toni from over at Sugar… Read More
Every year around this time, I like to take a special week to share recipes for the new Christmas cookies I’ve been busy making. It’s been a lot of fun experimenting with different flavors, and we’ve found a few delicious “must make” recipes to add to our yearly cookie baking. Check out a few of… Read More
I can’t believe tomorrow is Thanksgiving already! Where did November go? I know it’s been a little quite around the blog recently, but there have been loads of things going on behind the scenes. I can’t wait to start sharing some of the holiday projects I’ve been working on, so lets kick off the holiday… Read More
We’ve been so busy this week with out of town visitors, family outings, and even a random stomach bug, but our trip into Manassas proper to see the fireworks turned out to be an adventure all it’s own. First there was the problem of finding a place to park, but that’s always a hassle. Of… Read More
After posting all those Christmas cookie recipes this past week, I realized that I never even shared any of our pictures from over the holidays. (It really is space cadet central around this place!) So here are some of the shots I got of Corbin’s first Christmas. He was definitely more interested in the paper… Read More
The Oreos may have been my favorite new cookie of the season, but these little shortbreads are a holiday staple at our house. And when I say Holiday, I mean Valentine’s, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, my Birthday… They just have that perfect sweet and salty mixture that makes them absolutely delicious! ************************ Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Stars Makes… Read More
If the Oreos were my favorite cookie this year, these were definitely Ant’s. I’m pretty sure he ate the entire batch by himself after Reli and I had our initial taste test! Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Makes about 30 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup milk 1 egg 3 cups quick oats 1 cup… Read More
Yay! I actually baked something that I pinned, and it was so amazing that I just might have to do it again sometime! This Oreo recipe that I found at Smitten Kitchen was my absolute favorite new cookie of the year! My wafers turned out crisp, though not as crunch as the originals, and the filling… Read More