Christmas Encouragement Today's inspiration is coming to you via the "Sounds of the Season". Check out this amazingly beautiful song brought to you by Pentatonix - Where are you, Christmas? As I was preparing my recipe for today, this popped up on my computer. I was inspired by its beauty. It is hard to believe … Continue reading Bringing Simplicity Back To Christmas
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25 Days of Christmas Day 11 This is a recipe my mom used when I was growing up. She loved it for its simplicity. I hope you enjoy it as well. This makes 3 dozen 1-inch mints Ingredients 1 (3oz) package softened cream cheese 1/2 tsp peppermint extract 3 c sifted powdered sugar Christmas sprinkle … Continue reading Christmas Mints
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
25 Days of Christmas Day 9 This is a recipe I received from an Aunt of mine years ago. I make it yearly as a way of remembering her and the time I spent at her house while growing up. Ingredients 2 heaping Tbsp peanut butter 2 c sugar 1/2 c milk 1 tsp vanilla … Continue reading Peanut Butter Fudge
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
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
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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