'Tis better to give than, wait a minute...
Is it really better to give than to receive? At the end of the day, don't we give to make ourselves feel better about ourselves? Isn't...
Homemade Holidays-Seasoned Salts & Jalapeño Honeys
I love homemade gifts. As a child, I was an absolute master of the homemade present. I mean, weren't we all the mini-Picassos bestowing...
Five Minute Festive: Personalized Ornaments
Every year I pick out ornaments for everyone who is going to be at my house Christmas morning. There is always some kind of theme and...
Five Minute Festive: Pomanders
Pomanders were a big part of the holiday season for me as a kid. These clove studded oranges found their origin in the French Pomme...
Cheers to the Christkindlesmarkt, an Acceptable Place to Get Drunk in Public During the Holidays
I've spent a few family Christmases in Europe and one of the great joys of a European Christmas is the Christkindlesmarkt. Strung out...
Let's Roll - Almond Cinnamon Streusel Rolls
Part of my bid for a more fulfilling Christmas this year includes more holiday baking along with more homemade gifts, learning Christmas...
Haul Out the Holly...It's THAT time again!
Every year we try to get on top of Christmas, but Christmas inevitably tops us! With anxious stalking of the UPS man; frantic runs to the...