One of the things that comes to mind when I think about the holidays is all of the delicious fresh baked sweets that everyone makes. I remember growing up, my mom would always go to a neighborhood cookie exchange. My brother, dad and I would look forward to the party day- knowing she'd be coming home with some delicious treats! For the past four years, I've hosted my own cookie exchange. It's always held the first Sunday of December- making it the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Nothing beats celebrating with fresh baked cookies, festive drinks and good friends. I always look ... read more
Archives for December 2016
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cake Mix Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cake Mix Cookies One of my favorite things about the holiday season is baking. I bake more in the holiday months than throughout the entire year. There's just something about the cooler weather, fresh baked cookies or bread and a warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate. I also love delivering baked goodies to neighbors and friends. Each year, I start to make a list of things I plan on baking from during the holidays over the summer. Sounds crazy, but it saves me a lot of time during this busy time of year. I usually do this on Pinterest, pinning to a secret holiday ... read more
Acts of Kindness Advent Printables
Advent calendars are a Christmas tradition I did each year when I was little. My mom always got us the Advent calendars with little chocolates in them. I looked forward to opening the little box every night after dinner. It's a tradition I've been looking forward to continuing as a mom. Last year was the first year I did an Advent calendar with AG. She was three years old and started to really get into Christmas. Each day, we did something fun and festive. From making gingerbread houses to going to look at lights to visiting the big man himself. This year, I wasn't on top of my creative and ... read more
10 Free December Desktop Wallpapers
December is here! December is here! My most favorite month of the year has arrived and I couldn't be more excited. This year, my number one goal is to soak up time with my littles, make memories and just enjoy the holiday season. Our month is already jam packed full of playdates, santa visits and festive events around town. The trees are up, waiting to be decorated and my annual cookie exchange is this weekend. Every night the kids ask to go look at the lights, of course I happily oblige. Since, the rest of the house is decorated, it's time to also dress up all of my devices. As usual, I ... read more
