12 Days of Christmas Blog Challenge Day 3 – Favorite Christmas Cookie (Sugar Sparkle Cut-Out Cookies (for Santa)

Sugar Cookie Cut out recipe. Perfect for cut out cookies for any holiday, and for cookies to decorate with the kids for Santa!

12 Days of Christmas Blog Challenge Day 2 – Christmas Tree… Real or Fake? (Real, Duh)

When it comes to picking out a Christmas tree, there is only one option in my book! A real tree that you cut down yourself at the tree farm! What is the tradition in your house?

12 Days of Christmas Blog Challenge Day 1 – Favorite Holiday Tradition (The Nutcracker!)

The Pacific Northwest Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker is one of my all-time favorite holiday traditions. There is nothing like an evening out with friends watching this stunning performance to get you in the Christmas Spirit!

November Monthly Recap & 12 Days of Christmas Blog Challenge!

November was a whirlwind for us, which is a little sad for me as it is a month I like to slow down for and enjoy. That being said, I am thrilled December is here, as Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year! I have tons of fun posts coming up, in addition to a 12 Days of Christmas Blogging Challenge I created! Anyone who wants to participate is welcome 🙂

A Week of Giving Back, Day 3 – Family Traditions

In my opinion, traditions around the holiday season are one of the best ways we create memories! In the spirit of giving, here are some small things we do as a family that make the holidays special every year.

Giving Back Day 2- The Environment

It has been a huge goal of mine to work on reducing waste in our household this year, and to live a 'green-er' lifestyle! I have found it extremely difficult as a family of three to not put out lots of waste, but these tricks are easy things we have started doing to help reduce the number of items we throw in the trash. Is there anything your family does too?

The Easy Essentials Behind a Beautiful Thanksgiving Tablescape – My Top 5 Picks That You Will Use Every Year!

Holiday entertaining is a big deal for me... I love to do it, and especially do it in style! Trends change so quickly, so there area few staples I have that will stand the test of time that I use every year, and I am sure I will use indefinitely! This article has my top 5 choices of must-haves for entertaining this holiday season. What are your picks? I would love to hear them!

The Perfect Pumpkin Pancake Recipe

This pumpkin pancake recipe is a serious keeper - there is nothing better than a pumpkin theme brunch in fall if you ask me!

Mom’s Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe

pumpkin muffin close up

I am one of those people who is crazy basic for pumpkin in the fall. I look forward to pumpkin baked goods all year round, and come October 1st I unleash! This recipe is nostalgic for me because it is the one pumpkin recipe my mom made for us growing up. She is a chocolate …