Thanksgiving has its pies, but when it comes to Christmas desserts, I think cookies are the classic Christmas treat. Once Thanksgiving is over, I love picking four or five cookie recipes to make over the weeks leading up to Christmas. We take them to parties, give them as gifts, and even invite friends over to […]
We didn’t do gift guides last year, but this year it’s been fun to see what kinds of options there are for gifts, whether for babies or for your friend who loves to cook. I’ve enjoyed putting these together and have already bought many of these for gifts for my family and friends as well […]
Count me in this category! I love to cook, so I love receiving gifts that will make me more efficient in the kitchen or replace worn out kitchen items. I think this is probably true of most home cooks, so it was really fun to put together a list of the best gifts for home […]
If there’s someone on your gift list this year who is a gardener or plant lover, it might be hard to think of what to get them other than… plants. But most gardeners want to choose their own plants based on their preferences and yard conditions, so it’s probably better to instead choose something that […]
Advent calendars are a fun way to count down the days until Christmas and enjoy a tradition as a family. But this year, save some money and let the kids have a blast being creative with this super simple DIY Lego Advent Calendar! DIY Lego Advent Calendar Rather than spending $20+ to buy an advent […]
This Santa Fe chicken dish is a favorite in our house (we eat it pretty much weekly). It has lots of flavor and is delicious piled high with sour cream, cheese, and tortilla chips. We like to use a rotisserie chicken to make this super easy. You can also make this in a slow cooker […]
If you know someone who loves to read, you might be tempted to get them a book for a gift, but most avid readers have their own preferences that would make it hard for someone else to choose a book they’d like. Instead, why not get them a bookish gift that’s not a book? The […]
The stereotypical gifts for women aren’t necessarily hard to think, but what are the best gifts for men who you care about? Whether it’s your spouse, brother, son, dad, or just a friend, shopping for men isn’t always easy, especially if you’re not aware of any of his hobbies or interests. I understand the struggle, […]
