A refreshing and invigorating shower is a crucial part of our daily routine, but when the water temperature doesn’t quite hit the sweet spot, it can be a frustrating experience. My parents just had their extra bathroom remodeled, and while it looks beautiful, we noticed that the shower water temperature was no longer very hot, …
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It’s time to teach your kids a little finance and money saving tips with the Greenlight Debit Card for kids. A pandemic is a great time to figure out what your kids know and what they don’t know. What they are good at and what could use improvement. It’s time to teach budget tips. As …
That’s right – it’s that time of year that every makes new year’s resolutions to become a better you! Whether it is to lose weight, exercise more, yell less, get organized or spend less money, we are always thinking how to better ourselves in the new year. If you are on the Keto train to …
Seriously, I can’t stop. First, the Thin Mints and then the Tagalongs. And now the Samoas Cookie Recipe (aka Caramel deLites)! I swear I’m not trying to affect the Girl Scout cookie sales at all, but people, these homemade versions are GOOD! As in BETTER than the boxed versions! I’m sorry, girls in scout uniforms, …
The sweet and spicy aroma of gingerbread wafting through the kitchen is a quintessential herald of the holiday season. Rooted in medieval Europe, gingerbread evolved from a simple honey and spice-laden concoction to a beloved confection enjoyed worldwide. This delightful baked good, characterized by the warm notes of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, has taken on …
My daughter absolutely loves The Nutcracker. She was first introduced to it when a satellite channel we had showed competing performances of the ballet and a vote was takes to determine the best one. We currently own a copy of that performance and three different Nutcracker books that we love. It’s really neat how many …
‘Tis the season to bake up a storm and fill your home with the sweet aroma of holiday cheer! As the countdown to Christmas begins, what better way to usher in the festive spirit than with a collection of delightful Christmas cookie recipes that promise to add a sprinkle of joy to your celebrations? From …
Christmas morning brunch is probably one of my favorite meals of the year. My kids wake up early – of course – and my husband and I saunter downstairs as they excitedly peek at what Santa left for them. We pour our coffee and settle in as they unpack their stockings. While they set up …
We are in full holiday baking mode which means Christmas cookies are made around here on the daily. Sugar cookies. Chocolate cookies. Cutout cookies. Fancy cookies. Snowball cookies. You name it, we are making it. Making all the cookie recipes. December is my absolutely favorite baking month! WE ARE BAKING ALL THE THINGS. Today, I’m …
Sing it with me: It’s the mo-ost, wonderful time of the ye-e-e-e-ar. That’s right. It’s prime cookie time. Did you know holiday cookies don’t have calories? That’s right. I just made up that fact. But hey, indulge a little! Baking Christmas cookies is a really special tradition to me. I spent many long nights assisting …
I’m so excited to celebrate Christmas with my toddler twins this year, and to see them enjoy their gifts as big 2-year-old girls. It’s tricky coming up with Christmas gifts for 2-year-olds, especially two of them. I definitely want to choose items that they’ll love, will be worth the investment, won’t annoy me too much, …
Are the holidays really happening if you don’t have pecan pie at some point? Pecan pie is a must-have dessert in my house and we love it! This recipe takes it a step further by removing the corn syrup and replacing it with maple syrup for delicious pecan pie bars that the entire family will …