Make this Christmas season extra special by doing acts of kindness as part of this Advent activity: My Gift to Baby Jesus Stocking Project. My Gift to Baby Jesus Stocking Project With all of the hoopla surrounding the holiday season, it is easy to lose sight of what is important, what Christmas should really mean. […]
14 Cozy Winter Home Decor Ideas
Decorate your home or favorite living space with warmth and beauty with these inexpensive winter home decor ideas you can easily do yourself today. Whether you’re looking to spruce up your home interiors or needing to add a bit of warmth to your overall home design, start with these hot do-it-yourself winter home decor ideas […]
10 Must-Have Holiday Baking Spices
Before the baking marathon begins for the holidays, be sure to (re)stock your spice cabinet with these must have-holiday baking spices. Tips to Keep Your Holiday Baking Spices Fresh With the holidays just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about your baking supplies, including the spices you will need to bake all […]
Party Planning Tips for Stress-Free Entertaining
Throwing a party of any kind can nerve-wracking, so don’t sweat the small stuff with these great party planning tips for stress-free entertaining. 12 Party Planning Tips for Stress-Free Entertaining Let’s be honest, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of party planning, preparation and set-up in order to properly pamper […]
18 Gorgeous Contemporary Christmas Table Settings
Give your holiday home decor a modern twist with one of these festive contemporary Christmas table settings ideas. Contemporary Place Settings Ideas for Christmas Here in the Midwest, Christmas is celebrated with much gusto and hoopla. And, that goes for our tables, as well. So, I thought that it might be a great idea to […]
13 Tasty Holiday Cheese Balls Recipes
Make your holidays festive with one (or more) of these tasty, quick and easy Holiday Cheese Balls recipes for your party. Holiday Cheese Balls Recipes – A Party Must-Have I don’t know if it is the location where I live (Wisconsin – The Dairy State) or the family I grew up in, but cheese balls […]
12 Beautiful DIY Christmas Mantle Decor Ideas for Your Home
Make your mantle merrier and bright this holiday season with these quick and easy but beautiful DIY Christmas mantle decor ideas. Quick and Easy DIY Christmas Mantle Decor Ideas for Your Home We all want our homes to shine during the holidays and the one spot that can have the most impact for drama is […]
35+ Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas
Celebrate the holidays in style with your family and friends with these traditional and non-traditional Wisconsin-inspired Christmas dinner menu ideas and recipes. Wisconsin-Inspired Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas and Recipes For my family the holidays, as long as I can remember, have been a melding of traditional and non-traditional recipes, mainly because my family (and extended […]
Peppermint Marshmallow Fluff Pie
This creamy, dreamy Peppermint Marshmallow Fluff Pie Recipe is made with marshmallow creme, cream cheese and Cool Whip Topping in an Oreo crust. How to Make Peppermint Marshmallow Fluff Pie There are some desserts that just have to be a part of your recipe repertoire–holiday or otherwise–and this is recipe for Peppermint Marshmallow Fluff Pie […]
Flemings Creamed Corn Recipe
This gluten-free Flemings Creamed Corn recipe uses corn, onions, jalapeños, and cheese and cooks up quickly on the stovetop for a delightfully spicy (but not too spicy) side dish. This Fleming’s Steakhouse-inspired side dish: Flemings Creamed Corn recipe is bold and spicy and perfect alongside your favorite roasted or grilled meat. It’s definitely not like […]
40 Easy Holiday Appetizers and Finger Foods for Parties
Be the hit of your holiday parties with these Holiday Appetizer Recipes that look and taste amazing and are also quick and easy to make. From small gatherings to large crowded parties, your guests will enjoy everything from delicious dips and chips to baked or no-baked delights thanks to the best of this seasons appetizer […]
12 Best DIY Christmas Centerpieces Ideas
Create an absolutely stunning table this holiday with these one-of-a-kind elegant but quick and easy DIY Christmas centerpieces ideas. It’s true you can spend a lot for a centerpiece for your holiday table, but why, when all it really takes is a minimal amount of time and supplies to create one-of-a-kind Christmas centerpieces that you’ll […]
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