Crock-pot Cranberry Spiced Cider You may be tired of cranberry recipes by now, but I had to share this one last cranberry creation with you. Between my crock-pot cranberry orange sauce recipe, cranberry orange oatmeal breakfast cookies, and the cranberry and caramelized brussels sprouts recipes, you might have thought I’ve been crazy for cranberries. Well, I… Continue reading Crock-pot Cranberry Spiced Cider
Cranberries and Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Cranberries and Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Okay, for all of you brussels sprouts haters, I think you need to try this before you say anything more. Not a word. And for those who have had caramelized brussels sprouts before, you’ll know what I mean, right? This Thanksgiving I brought over a “brussels sprouts tree” or stalk… Continue reading Cranberries and Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Why Give Christmas Presents?
There’s nothing quite as ugly as a kid who doesn’t like his Christmas gift…and who lets the world know it. Ours is a very privileged culture, and we’re pretty familiar with this sort of attitude. But I don’t believe that the idea is to make others suffer for the selfish attitudes of a few.
Perhaps this kid needs to NOT get gifts this Christmas to learn a dose of humility. You know, to receive what he actually deserves. But I want to challenge us to be more intentional about our gift-giving this Christmas. Here are some reasons I think it’s great to give Christmas presents.
Dairy-Free, Egg-free, Gluten-free Monster Cookies
These Dairy-Free, Egg-free, and Gluten-free Monster Cookies are so, so good, you’ll never think anything is missing! This has been my most cookie-est (I am declaring this a word now) Christmas ever. We always have oatmeal cookie bars stocked in the fridge for those emergency chocolate cravings, but besides that, we just don’t keep individual cookies on… Continue reading Dairy-Free, Egg-free, Gluten-free Monster Cookies
Frugal Foodie Stocking Stuffers
Frugal Foodie Stocking Stuffers Thrifty Thinking Ever wonder what to get for that foodie in your life? Well these stocking stuffer ideas are great frugal finds just for that hard-to-buy-for foodie. These ideas are under $15 and most are closer to $5. So even if those foodies seem to have everything, you might find a… Continue reading Frugal Foodie Stocking Stuffers