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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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On the Seventh Day of Christmas … Ranch Oyster Crackers

Okay, so it isn’t sweet, but I need a break. I am chocolated out … until tomorrow! Oyster crackers are a holiday favorite around my house. They always make me think of my daddy. Every year at Christmas he has … Continue reading

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On the Sixth Day of Christmas … Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Funny question … how many of you like Girl Scout’s Thin Mint Cookies? I do!! So you can imagine my surprise when I dipped a pretzel in some dark mint chocolate. It tasted very similar to a Thin Mint with … Continue reading

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Notes for All Occasions

Easy gift idea #2. Hand-stamped Note Cards. I am all about easy, and I am all about economical, but I am also all about giving! I love to give gifts, but I want them to be personal and tailor-made, that … Continue reading

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On The Fifth Day of Christmas – White Chocolate Popcorn

Yes… I said White Chocolate Popcorn. Before baby, I was a popcorn addict and had been for many, many years. There were days that popcorn is all I would eat for lunch, and I was perfectly happy with that. But … Continue reading

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Christmas Card Exchange

So? It is the 13th of December and I bet most of you have sent out your Christmas cards already? Not me… Nope… Not even close. What to do? Run out to the store and buy a box of cards? … Continue reading

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On The Fourth Day of Christmas… Eggnog Fudge

All things holiday are EGGNOG and FUDGE! When I think about Christmas treats, eggnog ranks right at the top. Now I must say, I am not much of an eggnog drinker, but my boys can’t wait for the right time … Continue reading

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