Homemade Instant Pot Vanilla Extract in the is the easiest thing to make ever! Homemade Vanilla Extract is a game changer! Once you make your own, you’ll never have to or want to buy it again. It is perfect for last minute gifts, since it only takes about 2 hours […]
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12 Days of Christmas – Day 3: Christmas Side – Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Bake Recipe
On the Third Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… Cheesy Brussels Sprouts! Cheesy, creamy, bacon-y… if you didn’t like brussels sprouts before, you will after you make this recipe! Ya.. that’s bacon you see! Bacon makes everything better, right? This Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Bake recipe was originally […]
12 Days of Christmas – Day 2: Christmas Party Appetizers – BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
On the Second Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Mushrooms! Oh ya… they are as good as they sound and look! Stuffed Mushrooms make the perfect appetizer. There are so many variations (like Italian Stuffed Mushrooms), and these BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Mushrooms […]
12 Days of Christmas – Day 1: Butter Tarts Recipe, Eh!
On the First Day of Christmas my true love gave to me… Butter Tarts! Today starts my 12 Days of Christmas! Throughout the next 12 days, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite Christmas recipes. And, head on over to my Etsy Shop for a different sale each day! Have you […]
Pecan Pie Recipe
Thanksgiving may be over, but Christmas is just around the corner, and Pecan Pie is an easy and elegant recipe perfect for any party! I found this pecan pie recipe in some old magazine, and it was tucked down in a folder somewhere, and when I pulled out my Thanksgiving […]
Santa’s Favorite Cookies – Oatmeal Scotchies Recipe
This is another one of D.J.’s Mom’s recipes, and one of our favorites. For him it always brings back great memories of Christmas time when he was a kid, and for Anthony and I, we get to embrace the holidays with his favorite Oatmeal Scotchies Cookies. Not only does Santa […]
An Easy Last Minute Christmas Appetizer – Grandma’s Bruschetta Recipe
Grandma’s Bruschetta Recipe always reminds me of Christmas! The red tomatoes, green basil and mint and then the white from the garlic and onions just screams Christmas. There is something so special about family recipes – especially around the holidays and this fresh and easy bruschetta recipe that you can […]
Looking For A Great DIY Gift For Grandparents? Make These Easy To Sew Christmas Pot Holders with Hand or Footprints! | Sewing For Beginners Hot Pad Tutorial
I’m sure by now with the Christmas pajama and DIY koozie tutorials that I have shared over the past couple of weeks that you know that we like to make our own Christmas gifts. There is just something so special about those handmade handprint gifts that kids bring home from school and […]
What’ For Dinner In December? 31 Days of Kid-Friendly Dinners Including FREE Printable Recipes, Menu Plan and Grocery Lists with A Bonus Christmas Roast Beef Dinner Menu and Grocery List
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s finally time to start thinking ahead to December. I’ve shared a Monthly Menu Plan and Grocery List with you every month this year, and I plan on sharing mouth watering recipes and menu plans with you throughout 2016. You’ve all spoken, and […]
Are You Ready For The Holidays? Learn How To Make Your Own Can Koozie With This Easy Beginners Sewing Pattern | DIY Can Koozie Tutorial with FREE Printable Pattern
Do you like new things? This is my very first sewing tutorial that I have posted and shared on Mom’s Bistro. As an introduction to my 12 Days of Christmas Series in December, I wanted to share with you my other passion. Food, fighting hunger and saving money on groceries […]