Christmas Note of Encouragement Today's encouragement is a simple one, but one I think we forget when life becomes busy. "Seize Today For each new day is a fresh new start."@homelife&encouragement.com It is so easy to fall into the trap of... getting up every day going to work every day going home every day running errands … Continue reading Fresh New Beginnings Start Today
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25 Days of Christmas Day 8 This is a recipe my mom used every Christmas as I was growing up and now I make them every year. I wouldn't use any other sugar cookie recipe. This recipe allows you to leave them plain, sugared, or frosted. This is a recipe that will allow you to … Continue reading Soft Sugar Cookies
25 Days of Christmas Day 7 Are looking for a holiday dessert to share with your family? This is a wonderful and light dessert to serve after a supper. Ingredients Crust Ingredients 1 1/3 c unbleached white flour 1/2 c brown sugar 8 tbsp butter (softened) 3/4 c chopped pecans (optional) Filling Ingredients 8oz cream … Continue reading Simple Pumpkin Pie Bars
25 Days of Christmas Day 6 Are you looking for a frosting that will bring your gingerbread men alive or make your sugar cookies works of arts? How about those Christmas cupcakes or that gingerbread house, this frosting will bring all of these creative pieces together. This is a recipe you can make in advance … Continue reading Frosting To Create Your Masterpiece
Christmas Encouragement During this Christmas season do not allow the busy holiday season to consume you to the point you forget to nurture your relationships and friendships. It is easy to get so consumed by the shopping, party planning, Christmas school programs, dance recitals, office parties, and more, that we forget to take the time … Continue reading Relationships Cultivate Happiness
25 Days of Christmas Day 4 Ingredients 1 can crescent rolls 1 apple of your choice 1/2 c white sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 egg yolk (egg wash) Directions Preheat oven to 375* degrees.Mix sugar and cinnamon together.Peel, core, and slice apple into tiny slicesOn a lightly floured surface roll out crescent rolls, cutting them … Continue reading Mini Apple Pie Bites
25 Days of Christmas Day 3 This is a super easy recipe to whip together. It is the only banana bread recipe I will use. It is great for a loaf of sweet bread or bake as muffins. It is totally up to you to how you want to bake it. If you choose to … Continue reading Liza’s Banana Bread
Christmas Encouragement There is something simplistic about Christmas time if you take the time to enjoy it. My friend, do not forget to slow down and breathe while enjoying your favorite parts of this season. If that looks like sitting down in front of the Christmas tree with a hot cup of cocoa and Christmas … Continue reading Slow Down and Enjoy The Holiday Season
Christmas Encouragement Today Today’ words are simple. This quote states everything it needs to today. “Ground yourself in the real meaning of the season and let this focus bring calm and purpose to all the Christmas preparations surrounding you.” Kathryn Shirey
25 Days of Christmas Day 2 This is an amazing recipe to put together with your homemade gingersnaps from yesterday. Ingredients 1 Package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 c confectioners' sugar2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 package (16 ounces) gingersnaps Directions In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, … Continue reading Gingersnap Dip
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