This rice recipe is SO easy, but it makes rice that is crazy flavorful and savory. And it’s a perfect Thanksgiving side dish! It’s called Stick of Butter rice because, well, it uses a whole stick of butter (and a few other pantry ingredients). It would also be great with sliced onions or broccoli added! […]
Every year, I try to come up with different lists of gift ideas for the different people in your life. In the past I have sorted these lists by hobby and age. This year, I made some gift lists for younger kids, but otherwise went into different categories I haven’t covered before. I’ve got several […]
When we are invited to a holiday meal and especially when we’re hosting one, we can be tempted to do something over the top or make something really special. The truth is, most people are not analyzing every dish, and the important thing is being together. Additionally, especially when I’m hosting, I find that it’s […]
Are you in charge of making the turkey this year for Thanksgiving? I recently asked readers to share their best tips, tricks or turkey recipes with me. There were several great responses, so I’m hoping some of these ideas can help you have a stress-free holiday this year. Here are the top 10 reader tips […]
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, I think it’s a fantastic idea to get the kids involved! Not only will they love participating in traditions, but it will help them learn how to host and care for guests! Plus this will help keep them from getting bored. Kids love to be where we are and […]
I love making this marshmallow salad for holidays! It reminds me of vintage recipes and it can be served as dessert or right alongside the main course. Feel free to add sliced grapes, shredded coconut, or whatever else sounds good to you! Tip: Mix everything together about 1 hour before you’re ready to serve. This […]
It’s that time of the season to shop for all the special people on our shopping list, and let’s not forget all those special teachers and coaches out there! The gifts below have different price points so depending on how much you want to spend and how many teachers and coaches you have to shop […]
These days, many families only give gifts to kids and refrain from the adults exchanging gifts. But when you do need a gift for another adult or grownup, it can be hard to decide what to get. First of all, you may not know what kinds of things they already have, and secondly, you want […]
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, so over the years I have shared tons of ideas for what to eat, how to decorate, and even traditions you can start to do at Thanksgiving. I think one of the reasons I love Thanksgiving is that there isn’t all the extra stuff that happens at Christmas. […]
