Our family is rolling through some big transitions this Christmas season and rather than feel grumpy/annoyed/depressed about how I imagined things would be and how they’re not, I’m taking these changes as the opportunity to start some new traditions! My little ones are two and four so Christmas is magical in every sense of the word. My …

Christmas is all about the food, right? And by food I mean all things sweet! Here are ten Christmas cookie recipes to bake with our without the kids, and to give to your friends and family, or…. to just eat yourself. Some of them are even too cute to eat, but I’m sure you’ll find …

You’re going to want to start your holiday baking after you read this post! I’ve rounded up some of the most delicious, unique, and festive Christmas desserts around and I’m sharing them all below! Christmas Rum Cake. Let’s start things off with a little booze. Boozed Christmas rum cake that is! Sure to be a big crowd pleaser …

“The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season!” I don’t have to ask why. I bet I know the reason. Ugh. If there’s one thing that makes me all Grinchy this time of year, it’s the waste that comes with Christmas. The trees, cards, wrapping paper, boxes, packaging, shipping, travel… oy. I can’t get over …

One of the best parts of the holidays is the parties and get-togethers. It’s also one of the worst. Why? In a word: food. If you’re hosting a more formal event, you’re probably making the bulk of it. If you’re attending an event, chances are you contributing a dish because those formal events are rarer …

Year after year I find myself trying to hide the special Santa wrapping paper. High atop my closet, in the garage … anywhere my sneaky little Christmas-loving kiddos won’t see it! In the past, I’ve stayed up late, wrapping Santa gifts in his special wrapping paper and tucking them beneath our fireplace, but, no more! …

Obviously Thanksgiving dinner is the biggest meal that day, but since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I’ve rounded up some fun Thanksgiving breakfast ideas for you to try this year! I’m sure many of us are guilty of skipping breakfast every Thanksgiving to save room for the big meal but what’s …

There are loads of ways to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving! Some cooks are looking for a fancy turkey recipe and others are just looking for a traditional recipe for their first turkey attempt. We’ve rounded up some of the best ways to cook the bird to make you the star cook of Thanksgiving! Don’t …

Since I’m a vegetarian, I obviously don’t eat the main turkey course for Thanksgiving dinner. Instead, I live for the side dishes that day. And honestly, our family makes so many side dishes that leave me completely full. If you’d like a few Thanksgiving breakfast ideas, we have those too! Or How to Cook at …

Thanksgiving does not only mean delicious foods and desserts, but it means pumpkins! This holiday always gives me the excuse of buying a cart full of canned pumpkin so I can go to town turning every recipe I know into a pumpkin recipe. Don’t miss our other Thanksgiving Side Dishes, How to Cook a Turkey and Maple Chocolate Pecan …

Whether you call it stuffing or dressing; actually stuff the bird with it or serve it on the side; prefer it classic with just bread, onions, and celery or like something more daring; chances are stuffing is a staple on your holiday table. Here’s a list of eight recipes for you try. Who knows—maybe you’ll …

Ah, Thanksgiving dinner: home of the sweet potato casserole. I’m not a big fan, because the traditional casserole tastes more like dessert than dinner. Plus, I always forget that I put the casserole under the broiler to toast the marshmallows. Then I have to spend extra time trying to scrape the now-charred marshmallows off the …