Every month I share a collection of 5 recipes that can all be made at the same time and then put in the freezer for future use. Since it’s currently the holiday season, I thought this time I’d share 5 recipes for freezer Christmas cookies. I like to do a big baking day, put all […]
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, so over the years I have shared tons of ideas for what to eat, how to decorate, and even traditions you can start to do at Thanksgiving. I think one of the reasons I love Thanksgiving is that there isn’t all the extra stuff that happens at Christmas. […]
Do you know someone who is always working on do-it-yourself projects or crafts? Are you having trouble figuring out what to get them for Christmas? There are so many options that will make for both fun and practical gifts. Today I’m sharing a list of 20 of the best gifts for crafters and DIYers. Southern […]
This is the time of year when many local groups and churches get together for a big chili cookoff. Our church has done one for years, and while I’ve never done first place, I have come in second and third before, so I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable about what makes a good chili recipe. My […]
Thanksgiving is coming up and it’s a great time to celebrate family and friends and food and all of the things we are thankful for. But just because it’s an important holiday doesn’t mean it has to be an expensive one. Here are a couple of budget-friendly Thanksgiving menu ideas that can help you have […]
It’s that time of the season to shop for all the special people on our shopping list, and let’s not forget all those special teachers and coaches out there! The gifts below have different price points so depending on how much you want to spend and how many teachers and coaches you have to shop […]
This rice recipe is SO easy, but it makes rice that is crazy flavorful and savory. And it’s a perfect Thanksgiving side dish! It’s called Stick of Butter rice because, well, it uses a whole stick of butter (and a few other pantry ingredients). It would also be great with sliced onions or broccoli added! […]
Having the entire family together should be a joyous day that doesn’t bring on the stress of figuring out how to afford it. Thanksgiving dinner can feel very costly though, with a large meat entree and lots of sides. But no one wants to break the bank in exchange for making memories. Here are some […]
Sometimes it’s hard to find gifts for the people closest to us. You know them really well, and maybe you think they already have everything they could want? And if you ask them, then it will ruin the surprise! I’ve looked around and come up with 20 ideas that I think are the best gifts […]
