DIY // Natural Christmas Garland I love all things gold and sparkly {just take a look at my pinecone garland from last year!}… but I also love natural things, as well! I guess it depends on what I’m in the mood for… and the purpose of the piece. In this case, it was my sweet mama who…
:: Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies :: Well, it’s started! The Christmas Season is officially underway! Just this weekend, my sweet girl sang in our small town light parade with her school choir! Nothing puts you in the Christmas spirit quite like a parade filled with exuberant, marching, glowing kids! {Haha!} Now that it’s truly feeling like Christmas…
:: Mulled Wine :: Did you happen to check out our post about our Lorimar Winery Sleepover? The local flavors and merchants of Temecula Valley inspired this recipe for Mulled Wine. Sara and I really enjoyed the wineries, small shops, and old town feel of the town in which we have known for some time. …
:: Lorimar Winery Sleepover :: A couple of weeks ago, Sara and I were invited with a small group of bloggers, to Lorimar Winery in Temecula. The Lorimar Winery Sleepover was coordinated by the amazing Sharon from Cupcakes and Cutlery, along with Lauren from A Fabulous Fete. The girls put together a lovely wine adventure…
:: Pear and Apple Butter :: Let’s discuss the fact that it’s already December 2nd! How can that be!?! Not to worry this Pear and Apple Butter is perfect for the holidays as either an appetizer {poured over a block of low-fat cream cheese with crackers}, or my favorite way wrapped up as a gift. …
:: Pumpkin Ice Box Cake :: I love traditional pumpkin pie… but I also really like variations of it to indulge in on Thanksgiving Day! Just like me.. my kids all adore foods made with pumpkin, so I decided to whip up this ice box version and try it out on them! {I seriously had a hard time…