The holiday season is upon us, and it's time to infuse your home with the spirit of joy and warmth. Decorating for the holidays is a cherished tradition that brings families and friends together. Whether you're a seasoned decorator or a holiday novice, these tips will help you create a festive and welcoming atmosphere that captures the magic of the season. Start with a Theme: Begin your holiday … [Read more...]
The Best Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe You’ve Ever Seen!
December 17, 2017 by
Christmas Fruit Cake What's Christmas without Santa Clause and sparkling lights? or without some fresh white snow up in the mountains? or without some traditional Holiday delicacies like Eggnog, Stollen, Yule Log Cake or Fruit Cake! Yes, some holiday traditions govern our lives for a good reason. They help us stay rooted as families, maintain relationships and customs over generations, and help … [Read more...]
DIY: Easy Snowflake Candle Centerpiece
December 16, 2014 by
Who doesn't like decking up their homes during the holidays? but that does not necessarily mean that you need to buy expensive decorations. Every year I try to do something different during our Holiday decorations. Being a DIY fan, I love scouring Dollar stores, craft stores and the clearance sections in other stores to collect stuff that I can repurpose to make something beautiful. Making a … [Read more...]
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars + Graham Cracker Houses
December 1, 2014 by
Last week it was Thanksgiving, and it was a time for the whole family to spend a lovely time together, relaxing, playing, cooking, laughing and rekindling the bonds that a normal 5-days-a-week work+school life does not allow! We did tons of baking and cooking, and when it was pouring outdoors, we played with Legos for some time, and then the kids got bored with making brick structures. I thought … [Read more...]
10-Minute Chocolate Peppermint Bark Recipe For The Holiday Season
November 24, 2014 by
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GoNutsForNuts #CollectiveBias I am a strong believer in throwing Holiday parties and gatherings, and perhaps a bit fashioned, but I love mailing hand-written postcards along with homemade gifts to share with family and friends. It really brings more meaning into the holiday traditions, … [Read more...]
How To Beat School Holiday Boredom
February 17, 2014 by
School holidays are the bane of existence for parents. It’s not because they don’t want their kids at home, but because finding ways to entertain children – often of different age brackets – is an absolute pain. Once that holiday time rolls round, the stress of trying to find things to do to avert that inevitable ‘I’m bored!’ cry is huge. When you have toddlers, toys and board games are great ways … [Read more...]
Deliciously Simple Pumpkin Pie Martini
October 25, 2013 by
Pumpkin season is on, and until now, I have only had the Pumpkin Gingerbread Cocktail before featuring pumpkins. But this deliciously simple recipe easily wins the race for Fall cocktails. This quick and really easy Pumpkin Pie Martini can be ready in minutes. It has a lovely flavor of pumpkin spice that blends well with the vodka. The cream liqueur combined with Kahlua pumpkin spice makes it mild … [Read more...]
