When I was a kid, I LOVED the snow! Especially at Christmas! Maybe it was getting to stay home from school or playing outside until I felt like my fingers would fall off. Or maybe it was coming back in to a warm mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows. Whatever the reason, children just seem to love the snow. My niece and nephew are coming up from Texas for Christmas and they are SO excited about the snow! As an adult, I'm not quite as thrilled. Probably because of the shoveling or the ... Continue Reading
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Cookie Cocktails
Every year millions of children set out milk and cookies for dear old Santa on Christmas Eve. Do you ever wonder if Santa gets tired of milk and cookies? Santa is a grown man (or woman!) and maybe he wants something stronger after a long night of delivering presents. This will be the first year Santa makes a visit to our little Sadie and maybe she'll be a sweet baby and leave Santa one of these delicious cookie cocktails. Classic cookie inspired drinks featuring smooth Partida Tequila make ... Continue Reading
Christmas Cookie Exchange
Obviously, I like to bake. But around the holidays there are so many other things to do! So I understand that whipping up batches of Christmas cookies is not only time consuming, but can be overwhelming. That's why I love the idea hosting a Christmas Cookie Exchange. It's a great excuse to get together with your girlfriends. And when the party is over, you'll have a nice selection of cookies to take home with you. Here's how it works. Each guest brings one type of cookie, then you ... Continue Reading
Inspiration Board: Tree Trimming Party
Growing up, I was always so excited the night we decorated our Christmas tree. It was just my immediate family, but we would make an event out of it. With Christmas music in the background, we'd oooh and aahh over each ornament as we carefully hung everything from dainty china ornaments to sentimental hand-made treasures that my mother had saved over the years. Creating memories that will last a lifetime, it's definitely a tradition worth starting with your own family. Whether you keep it ... Continue Reading