This will wrap up the 12 Days series. Can we talk briefly about the fact that I committed to something and managed to follow through? Huge. I've quit diets and workout plans, I even quit my 31 Days series back in October. But I managed to post consecutively for 12 days and complete this series. Maybe this is a sign that I need to make some New Year's resolutions. Nah, I probably won't get that crazy on you. It was a fun series, one I hope to come back to each year. I started this series in a bit of a blogging funk and it has definitely renewed my love for blogging and writing. While it was fun, I'm glad to see it go in some ways. It's time to post about holiday parties and decor … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas: Christmas Goodies
My mom, grandmother and I hold annual bake sessions each year around Christmas. We get together and make delicious things all day long to give out to family and friends. It's one of my favorite things to do, especially since it means I get to spend the entire day snacking on the goods. I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite things we make. Chocolate Peppermint Cake Balls You've all seen cake balls, right? Just a boxed cake mix, prepared as directed on box and mixed with 1 container of icing. Form into balls and refrigerate until they are firm. Then dip into melting chocolate. Before the chocolate cools, sprinkle crushed peppermint on top. The peppermint is a simple … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas: Salt Dough Ornaments
One of my favorite types of ornaments involves Braylen's handprint. While her hands will grow each year, I'll have a reminder of just how tiny she once was. I love to put them on the Christmas tree and pull them out each year, each ornament full of a new set of memories. I used salt dough to make circular handprint ornaments for Braylen's pink tree. Salt dough is simple and easy to make and the options are endless. Find your favorite cookie-cutter and adorn your tree to your heart's desire with custom ornaments. Ingredients: 1 cup salt 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup luke warm water Directions: Mix salt and flour in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add water until it forms a … [Read more...]