New Year's Eve Party! (more photos, tips and ideas in latest issue of Sparklers Magazine) Planning a New Year's Eve Party? Well, we have some great ideas and tips for you in our latest issue of Sparklers Magazine. There is even a Play List to help you get moving. We went with a "Dip...
These recipes are perfect for Christmas morning. Or anytime you have some over night guests. Great for the weekends too! Prep them the night before, then pop them in the oven the next morning. First up is this Yummy & Easy Breakfast Casserole. We have made this many times (with a similar recipe from Taste of Home)and it is...
Looking for an easy last minute gift idea for Christmas? You probably already have all the ingredients in your home. I am in love with homemade scrubs. They keep my skin feeling so silky smooth and hydrated in these cold winter months. And I love that they are natural and easy to make. Anyone on your...
This time of year it is so easy to get caught up in all the lists of things we need to do, buy, bake and see that we lose sight of why we are doing it. Here we are, 9 more days until Christmas, and I feel stressed out! I feel like I don't have enough time, energy...
Every year when Christmas rolls around, my kids start asking when I am going to make "Suga Nuts!" These are a Christmas tradition to make as neighbor gifts. They are really easy to make and they make the house smell like Christmas. It's really as easy as putting a few ingredients in a bag, blast your favorite song,...
“I shall give love to those in need, I’ll show that love by word and deed”. (words from the hymn “Because I have been given much".) Offer to watch a single parents kids, so they can finish up some last minute shopping Drop off some baked goodies to your local fire station, on Christmas Eve Go caroling/visit...
These brownies are SOOOOO good, but they kinda look a mess! But let's get back to how good they are! I don't really like chocolate. I know! I know!!! Can we still be friends? But these brownies, I always have always loved these brownies! I mean what's not to love!? They are super easy, first off. They are...
Olive is one of our fave picks for this winter season. This beautiful shade of green has so many possibilities. Dress it up with a tulle skirt and heels for a fun party look or try it with a shirt dress and leopard print flats for a comfy, everyday look. Olive can be paired with black, white, cream...
We love wreaths! Like, almost obsessed! A festive wreath welcomes your guests to your home and invites them to come on in and enjoy your company. Here are our favorite wreaths of the season! 1. Nestofposies.com 2. Thenester.com 3. Triedandtrueblog.com 4. Bhg.com 5. Marthastewart.com 6. Theidearoom.net 7. Pinterest.com 8. Fynesdesigns.com Which one is your favorite/ Do you...
We love adding a festive feel to our homes at Christmas. This year my heart is drawn to the Home for the Holidays type of Christmas. Anything that makes me want to curl up by the fire, and soak up all the blessings I have in my life. That is why these pillows are our pick for Pillow...
December 8, is National Brownie Day So we've found some brownie recipes for you - Links below THE PALMER HOUSE BROWNIE (Said to be the first Brownie – Created by a Chef in 1893 at the Palmer House Hotel - Chicago) Brownie Ingredients 1 lb. plus 2 oz. high-quality semi-sweet chocolate 1 lb. butter 12 oz. granulated sugar...
Tradition, tradition. TRADITION!!! This time of year especially, we tend to engage in and celebrate family traditions. We like to incorporate family heritage traditions into this time of year. One of those is bringing a small part of our Dutch heritage into our traditional Christmas traditions. Dutch tradition is that Sinterklaas (pictured above) (who according to the Dutch people...
