Category Archives: Holidays

12 Days of Fudge – Day 3: A Family Favorite, Oatmeal Fudge

Now I will be the first to admit this is not the creamy fudge everyone is used to, but when I married my husband he said his favorite dessert was oatmeal fudge. So I decided to make it for him, … Continue reading

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12 Days of Fudge – Day 2: Mint Oreo Fudge

Until I started blogging I did not make fudge or bake for the holidays. Not because it didn’t sound good, not because I couldn’t, but mainly because I knew we didn’t need all of those sugary treats, however, now I … Continue reading

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12 Days of Fudge: Root Beer Float Fudge

Last year as a new blogger I decided to challenge myself with 12 Days of Christmas Goodies, and I must say that was one of the funnest things I have done as a blogger. So this year, after deciding to … Continue reading

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Create Your Own Heart

Do you like to make things with your kids? Do you like to decorate for each holiday? Are you planning on giving Valentines to friends and family? If you answered yes to any of the above questions then this is … Continue reading

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Twas The Night Before Christmas … Texas Style

A family tradition! When my son was very little we started taking him every Christmas to a neighborhood near us that a unique holiday tradition, that we absolutely love. The week before Christmas we hop in our car, drive by … Continue reading

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On the Twelfth Day of Christmas … Baklava

What in the world is Baklava, you ask? That is easy it is an absolutely heavenly dessert made of phyllo dough, nuts and a honey syrup. My husband and I fell in love with Baklava when we visited a Greek … Continue reading

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On the Eleventh Day of Christmas … Butter Toffee

My favorite candy bar is the Heath Bar – I just love the toffee center and the chocolatey exterior, so when I found this recipe I just couldn’t resist. I also thought my family would love getting it in their … Continue reading

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On the Tenth Day of Christmas … Snickerdoodle Cookies

Who doesn’t like snickerdoodles? I am thinking most everyone must like snickerdoodles, because everywhere I look there is snickerdoodle this and snickerdoodle that. I know for a fact it is my daddy’s favorite cookie, which is why I am making … Continue reading

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On the Ninth Day of Christmas … Peanut Butter Truffles

I cannot believe how time is flying this Christmas season. The neighborhood kids are on Christmas break, not my son though, he spent last week figuring out how to not do his schoolwork so now he is in school while … Continue reading

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On the Eighth Day of Christmas … Peanut Clusters

Let me just say that my boys are loving the 12 Days of Christmas Goodies. I love to cook and I have always loved to bake because I love the way it smells, but I hesitate when it comes to … Continue reading

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