We have several family “traditions” around Christmas time, starting with purchasing and decorating our Christmas tree. We’ve always had a live tree and try to get it the week after Thanksgiving. I’ve mentioned before that we’re not from Texas (but we got here as quick as we could) and “winter” is a little different here.…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve officially begun celebrating the Christmas season! Celebrations just aren’t the same without food, that’s why our family makes, eats and shares plenty of food! Each year we find ourselves wanting to give gifts of appreciation to lots of different people. The list includes neighbors, friends, piano and karate teachers, as well as our…
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Continue ReadingThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Baby it’s cold outside…or at least it was. That’s the thing about Texas, if you don’t like the weather, wait 15 minutes and it will change! The week before Thanksgiving it was unseasonably cold. There’s certain foods I…
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Continue ReadingThanks Eggland’s Best for providing the information, coupons, and gift cards for this post and giveaway! It’s Cookie Time! Yes, we’ve been making, eating and sharing A LOT of cookies lately and today, one more… Pumpkin Cookies with Caramel Frosting So many different foods are associated with the season and holidays of fall, but one…
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Continue ReadingHave you ever participated in a cookie swap? Aren’t they fun? A couple of years ago we did one at our church Christmas party and we loved it. This year I’m participating in the Favorite Family Recipes Virtual Recipe Swap. Several blogger got together to send each other one of their…