Track Santa as he delivers his presents around the world on the NORAD Santa Tracker! Good morning and happy Christmas Eve my friends. It is going to be a busy day today, we are headed to a the village for coffee, and a peak at the gingerbread house in The Carolina Inn. Then home to…
Want the most addictive holiday treat ever? Learn how to make Bourbon Christmas Crack with bourbon-infused toffee that disappears in minutes. Bourbon Christmas Crack Bourbon Christmas Crack is the holiday treat that combines everything you love in one perfect bite. Sweet toffee, buttery crackers, melted chocolate, and a hint of bourbon create an addictive combination…
Don’t forget to set your shoes or stockings by the fire on December 5th so that St. Nick can fill it with sweet treats. Good morning friends, Decemebr 6th is the Feast of St. Nicholas day! Do you celebrate?  I have been celebrating St. Nicholas for my entire life, and my mother before her, and her mother…
The best things in life are free and that includes Christmas gifts. Here are 10 Free gifts to give for Christmas! Christmas is stressful for so many reasons, including the angst of buying gifts. People think they must spend a lot of money or be extravagant. Today I am going to share 10 gifts for…
Want to wow your holiday guests? Make these scrumptious pinecone brownies that look like they came from a bakery. Easy Edible Brownie Pinecones Recipe Move over Christmas cookies there is a new holiday treat in town, Edible Brownie Pinecones! These adorable and scrumptious brownie pine cones are easy to make and are a fun treat…
Tis the season for parties, dinners, and the holidays. Here are some holiday hostess gifts to say thank you for the hospitality. Holiday Hostess Gift Guide The holiday season is almost upon us and it’s time to eat, drink and be merry. Thanksgiving is 22 days away and just a month later Christmas. If you…
Here are 15 ways to get ready for Christmas now so that you have stress free and fabulous holiday. 15 Ways to Get Ready for Christmas Now The most wonderful time of the year always sneaks up on me. In September I make to-do lists  and check off many of my favorite things, like buying…
John Derian for Target Christmas Collection 2025, on sale October 19th. Whimsical baubles, stockings, tabletop, pillows and more. John Derian Target Chrsistmas It’s no secret that I love decoupage artist John Derian and I especially love his collections for Target. The past few years he has collaborated on Target Thanksgiving collection which included the beloved…
Looking for a flocked tree? If you are looking for a new tree this year check out my King of Christmas King Flocked Noble Fir. King of Christmas Noble Flocked Artificial Tree Last year King of Christmas reached out to me to see if I would like one of their trees to review, I chose…
Sweet caramelized almonds, rich dark chocolate and a sprinkling of sea salt make the most delicious dark chocolate caramelized almond bark. Dark Chocolate Caramelized Almond Bark The holidays are a time to share our house, heart and talents. For some it is crafting, others, cooking or baking. I have made many batches of this bark…
Jenny Colgan, The Christmas Bookshop, The Holiday,  Christmas in July, and more on Monday Musings. Monday Musings No. 181 Good morning friends, this week the heat and humidity have me counting the days to cooler weather and the holidays. Yes, I know it’s not even August but I have been bombarded with Christmas recipes on…
Small gifts, sweet treats and other things that make the perfect stocking stuffers. Good morning! It is one week until Christmas. Are you ready? It has been a busy holiday season packed with fun and a bit of work. Yesterday I mailed the last of my Christmas cards. A few days ago I sent the…
