Apple and Prune Tarts: a Flaky Pastry Star-shaped Cookie for the Holidays Apple and prune tarts are so delicious! A delicate flaky pastry cookie for the holiday season:) I make this flaky tart for Christmas every year just as my mom did and my grandma before her. My grandma was born in Finland and she brought her food tradition of tart making with her to America. My family has made this recipe for years because it is so good! It's a family favorite! This post contains an affiliate ... Continue Reading...
Save Money on Personalized Gifts using Groupon Coupons
This is a sponsored post but all the opinions here are mine alone. Still looking for ideas for gifts AND want to save money doing it? Keep reading because I have great tips to share. Personalized Gift Ideas My absolute favorite gifts to give are personalized gifts with a personal touch like products with pictures or special text from Shutterfly and personalized items from Things Remembered. Friends and family love gifts that are personalized in some way, shape, or form. It’s a sure way ... Continue Reading...
Old-Fashioned Christmas Caramels
The Special Memory of Making the Caramels My mom used to make Old-Fashioned Christmas Caramels at Christmas time. She would cook the recipe on the stove top. I would smell the sweet sugars cooking when I was a kid. The pot would be steaming with the red bulb of the candy thermometer sticking out the top. She would pour the sweet smelling caramels onto a cookie sheet and set the pan on the deck to solidify in the cold winter air. I can easily see this precious memory of my mom making the ... Continue Reading...
Spicy Black Bean Avocado Roll-ups and Dip
Spicy Black Bean Avocado Dip I love this recipe because it is versatile as it can be used in two ways: in Spicy Black Bean Avocado Roll-ups or as a Spicy Black Bean Avocado Dip. This Roll-up appetizer I created would be a yummy addition to a Holiday party or any group gathering. Or it can be enjoyed as a tasty dip for tortilla chips or veggies. The dip is especially delicious with grape or cherry bite-size tomatoes. The southwest taste comes through strong in this tasty appetizer made with fresh ... Continue Reading...
Gift Ideas for a Younger Teen Boy
Gift ideas for a younger teen boy can be a challenge to come up with when shopping. Gone are the days where their wish lists fill up the front and back side of a piece of paper. Young teens are hard to buy gifts for because they have outgrown playing with most toys but they still like to open fun presents. Money or gift cards are exciting to spend at the store but opening an actual gift gives instant fun for them at Christmas or on their birthday. Kids who are new to the teenage years may still ... Continue Reading...
Cork Leather Bracelets and Pet Products made by a Charitable Company
This post contains affiliate links and codes. Please see my disclaimer page for details. My views expressed here are 100% my own. Loving A Charitable Company: A few months ago I found this amazing charitable company that makes high quality bracelets and pet products from vegan, cruelty-free cork leather. This online company is called Geopetric and they donate 10% of sales to animal rescue and adoption. My husband and I have adopted three dogs through rescue groups so I hold this company ... Continue Reading...
DIY Fort in a Bag Gift for Kids
Building a fort is such a basic yet enjoyable activity for kids. My DIY Fort in a Bag for Kids is perfect because all the ingredients for a great fort are together in one bag. All the components are stored in the bag so the child can simply grab the bag to build the best fort ever. This homemade DIY Fort in a Bag is a great gift for Christmas or a birthday. Fort making is a favorite activity at my house. My kids often would go hunting around the house for the components to make a fort. The ... Continue Reading...
Find Amazing Deals on Laptops for your Teen on Groupon
This is a sponsored post. All opinions here are 100% my own. Spending Birthday Money on Groupon: My son just had a birthday and he is now a teenager. He no longer wants toys so he asked for money for gifts. He received a good amount of birthday money from friends and family so I was curious how he would spend his birthday money this year. My teen son surprised me when he stated he is interested in a computer or laptop. I knew I had to start looking for laptop deals. My husband and I ... Continue Reading...
Stress Free Holidays: Bring Back Joy & Peace eBook Review
This post contains an affiliate link. I was given the opportunity to read this book for free in exchange for a review. This did not impact my views. Views listed in this post are 100% my own opinion. Motivational, Highly Valuable, and Clear Guidance: An eBook Review Blog Post I just read the eBook "Stress Free Holidays: Bring Back Joy and Peace" by Rebecca Cofiño and I'm so happy to have read this book. It really is a must read book especially for moms. Women tend to plan many aspects of ... Continue Reading...
DIY Craft Bin with STEM Focus for Boys Ages 7-11
This post for DIY Craft Bin for Boys with STEM focus contains affiliate links and the views expressed here are 100% my own. Crafts for kids are a great hobby and past-time. My boys love to make crafts, but only certain types of crafts. My DIY Craft Bin for Boys ages 7-11 is perfect for boys, or girls, who like to make crafts with more of a STEM focus. One of my sons is constantly creating inventions and crafts. He always makes a giant mess and I call him my tornado mad-scientist kid who loves ... Continue Reading...
