Homemade Pumpkin Bars with Candied Pecan Topping There is no secret that I love fall and winter, and it's no secret that one of the reason for this is pumpkin. I LOVE pumpkin and most things made with pumpkin! I know that many have pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and move away from pumpkin at Christmas; however, I grew up with pumpkin for both holidays. Ready for a new … [Read more...] about Homemade Pumpkin Bars with Candied Pecan Topping
Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake
Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake I love trying new recipes and this Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake is one that I haven't seen before. It is definitely going on my list for trying in the near future! Christmas is such a lovely time to get together with family and friends and enjoy a sweet treat, isn’t it? That’s why, for the first 12 days of December I’ve joined up with some … [Read more...] about Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake
Frozen Snowflake Crayon
Frozen Snowflake Crayon I don't know about you, but when my kids were younger, I ended up with a box of short crayons. What do you do with a bunch of short crayons? Recycle them... Turn those tiny crayon bits into something fun when you upcycle them into holiday crayons. Doesn't that sound like fun? Supplies needed: 5-7 crayons in … [Read more...] about Frozen Snowflake Crayon
Grandma’s Pecan Pie
Grandma's Pecan Pie I love eating pecan pie, but I really haven't mastered making one, yet. Mandee is sharing her grandma's recipe with us, today, and I can't wait to try it out to see if it solves my previous mistakes! What would the holidays be without pie? Every holiday needs a good pie. Mandee at Raising My 5 Sons has been kind enough to share her Grandmother's … [Read more...] about Grandma’s Pecan Pie
Handel’s Messiah
Handel's Messiah I LOVE Christmas music, and I will admit to listening to it before Thanksgiving. I know that many people don't think we should listen to Christmas before Thanksgiving, but I really could listen to Christmas music all year long. After all, Christmas music is about Jesus, and we don't just talk about him during the month of December. … [Read more...] about Handel’s Messiah