Right now I have some really yummy cookies in my dining room. Lots and lots of yummy cookies. Girl Scout cookies. Thin mint cookies. Samoa cookies. All the cookies that I can't eat. Blast you, celiac disease thing. Blast you. Ugh. I totally missed out on Girl Scout cookie season. Not dandy. But... Just because I can't indulge in the Girl Scout cookies anymore doesn't mean that I'm going to leave View Post
Saint Patrick White Chocolate Mint Cocoa Recipe
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. Do you celebrate? Here's the perfect beverage recipe for the Kelly green holiday. This white chocolate mint cocoa recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day! Saint Patrick White Chocolate Mint Cocoa And if you use specific ingredients then it's also gluten free! Now I'm most definitely of Irish descent. I've done my homework on the family history. View Post
Gluten Free Heart Shaped Personal Pizzas
As you all know Valentine's Day fell on a Sunday this year. For us Sundays are a special day where we go to church and then just spend time together as a family. We choose not to shop or eat out on Sunday. It's just what we do. In past years the husband and I have went out for dinner just the two of us. With the holiday falling on the Sabbath we were presented with the opportunity to not just View Post
Free Printable Last Minute Valentines
Yesterday I found myself in a predicament. I was scrambling for last minute Valentines. There I was going about my day when it hit me. I suddenly came to the realization that Valentine's Day is on Sunday this year and that means that the school parties are on FRIDAY. As in this Friday. TOMORROW. The one year that I'm not involved in helping with the school Valentine's party and this is what View Post
Red Hots Valentine’s Day Punch Recipe
Are you planning a Valentine's Day party this year? Special Valentine's Day dinner? School Valentine's Day room parent? There's no time to delay. Heart's day is right around the corner and here's a Valentine's Day punch that is sure to be the hit of the party. So easy to make and perfect to serve at any Valentine's celebration. It's tasty and decorative in color to go right along with the holiday. View Post
White Chocolate Snowmen Rice Krispies Treats Recipe
Over the weekend it snowed here in the Lou. Kind of hard to believe but this was actually the first snow of the season! Winter here has been really mild. Like days in the 60's and 70's. Highly unusually for the Midwest for sure. But I guess we will take it. The dandy kids were super excited to see the snow! Not very much accumulated so no sled riding ensued. Maybe next time. We still View Post
20 Scrumptious Christmas Desserts For The Holidays
Last posting I shared with you some Christmas desserts. Specifically some dandy holiday chocolate desserts. Today? I'm going to get specific with Christmas and desserts that are not necessarily 100% chocolatey. But they sure are dandy! These 20 scrumptious Christmas desserts are perfect for serving at your holiday party. So delicious and pretty! 20 Scrumptious Christmas Desserts For The View Post
20 Decadent Chocolate Desserts For The Holidays
The holiday chocolate desserts... They are dandy. Mostly because it's just the time of the year for chocolate. Chocolate cookies. Chocolate candies. Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate! Christmas has become the new Halloween in terms of the candy but the chocolatey goodness of all the holiday desserts? That has been a long standing tradition. Not surprisingly I have a list of the top 20 View Post
Easy To Make Snowman Rice Krispies Treats Recipe
My son has a holiday party at school tomorrow. I'm the lead mom. I needed a fun craft and snack for the party. So I thought... Why not combine the two? I'm having the kids make Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer rice krispy treats! I'll have to share it on the blog after it's all over. But for TODAY there's this snowman recipe to share with you. These Snowman Rice Krispies Treats are also super easy View Post
15 Adorable Owl Crafts For Kids To Make
Owls are totally in for decorating and have been for quite a few years know. There's just something very knowledgeable looking about an owl. Plus, owl gifts are all the rage. My grandfather was an owl person. He collected owls for years and I'm so very grateful to now have many of his prized pieces. When it comes to crafting, there are tons of really adorable owl crafts that kids can make. Easy View Post