Category: Holidays

  • 10 Recipes for Fridays in Lent

    With Lent starting yesterday and this being the first year I am trying to get The Hubby to follow the Catholic tradition of no meat on Fridays during Lent, so I thought I would put together a list of recipes that will keep him from sneaking meat behind closed doors. Since I was putting together…

  • Thanksgiving Turkey Basics

    Thanksgiving my  FAVORITE holiday of the whole year! I love Thanksgiving because it is just like Christmas, without all the gifts. Don’t get me wrong, I love buying gifts for my family and friends, but gifts just put so much pressure on everyone for Christmas. Thanksgiving is all the yummy food, chilly weather and family,…

  • Holiday Cookie Ideas- Circa 2011

    Holiday Cookie Ideas- Circa 2011

    Remember when I gave you 25 Cookie recipes for Christmas?  Circa 2011? Lets take a look back at that glorious year, to get inspired for this holiday season! I really think you should make cookie #11, and #14. Then maybe #16-19 because peanut butter and chocolate are the best friends ever! Enjoy! Day 1: Dark Chocolate…

  • Happy Independence Day America!

      Happy 4th of July Everyone!! I hope you are getting to do something fun today to celebrate.  The Boy and I have spent the last few 4th’s at his cousin’s home on the lake, but they recently moved, so we were left with no plans.  In the spirit of being host junkies, we of…