For several years now, I have been choosing a Word for the Year. Doing this has been such a significant help to me in my life, and I am eager to share with you my word for this new year. Curious? Here it is: Prepared Nope, it’s not flashy or glitzy. I doubt I’ll be… Read More
You’ve noticed, I’m sure, that there are so many warm, sentimental words sprinkled around at Christmastime. We see glittery signs declaring “Believe!”, sparkling ornaments embossed with the words Joy, Peace, and Faith. Cheerful Christmas music plays everywhere, and if you listen closely above the din of the stores, and your own flurried thoughts, you can… Read More
One of our family’s most treasured Christmas activities is a Read Aloud Countdown to Christmas, also called a Storybook Christmas, a tradition we started when our boys were just little. At the beginning of each December, I wrap Christmas themed storybooks and place them under the tree. Then, each night at bedtime, we unwrap one… Read More
This delightful twist on classic melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies is equal parts easy, delicious, and pretty. Nothing fussy with these Candy Cane Whipped Shortbread cookies! These little gems are loveliest if you use traditional red, green, and white candy canes. However, if you cannot find those, you can use white and red candy canes or even… Read More
Some foods just say “Christmas,” and these tasty cookies are one of them! They are so pretty, with tiny bits of white chocolate and red cranberry peaking out of each melt-in-your-mouth cookie. They are simple to make, but they taste fancy! For years, Cranberry & White Chocolate Christmas Cookies have been one of my favorite… Read More
Some foods just say “Holidays,” and these Cranberry White Chocolate Christmas Cookies one of them! They are so pretty, with tiny bits of white chocolate and red cranberry peaking out of each melt-in-your-mouth cookie. Cookies that are simple to make, but taste fancy! What a wonderful, thoughtful gift for friends and family, because who doesn’t… Read More