A Very Merry Gift Certificate Bundle (for $15 you get $180)

Psst… can I share a little Christmas shopping secret with you?

If you’re not a fan of malls (nope, me neither) and you’ve already got that sense of impending doom as your gift list grows and your bank account balance shrinks, I’ve got really good news for you!  One of my favorite online companies loves to put together what they call “bundles” which is their way of saying “a crazy amount of value in one really affordable package”.  Well, they’ve created a special one just in time for the holidays!

Peanut Butter M&M Cookies

It's almost Christmas!  Do you have everyone checked off your list?  If there happens to be a chef on there then I have the perfect gift; the Kenwood Chef Kitchen Machine!  It comes with three mixing tools: the K-beater, the whisk, and the dough hook!  With 750 watts of turbocharged power and the professional-grade precision of Electronic Variable Speed Control puts the chef-inspired Kenwood Chef Kitchen Machine in a culinary class all its own.  It has over six speeds, a pulse option, a tilt head, a bowl with two handles, a bowl seating pad, and one of my favorite things...a splashguard! Who wouldn't love this gift?

Tree Classics 24" Kennedy Fir Harvest Wreath with lights!

Today is one of those days where I get to do something that's not food related and I'm so excited to tell you about it! 

This year marks the 40th anniversary for Tree Classics, and as part of this year’s campaign, they are partnering with 40 bloggers to give away 40 different Christmas products.  I am so grateful that I was chosen to participate in this campaign. Everything is so pretty at Tree Classics and I get to give this beautiful 24" Kennedy Fir Harvest wreath with lights away to one of you...just enter the giveaway below!

Merry Christmas!

 From my family to yours...

Mix it up Monday!

 

 

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Welcome to Mix it up Monday!  Christmas is this Wednesday and I hope everyone is ready.  I still have some baking to do, but that's it!  I love when the kids are out of school a few days early because we get to have a lot of fun in the kitchen.  If you need any last minute ideas, I hope you'll get some from the party this week. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

Please note:  there will not be any features this week due to the holiday.

Quick & Easy Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

 

 

The holidays are right around the corner and I know myself, I am very busy!  Today I decided to show you one of my simplest recipes that I make all the time.  These peanut butter cookies have four ingredients, you mix them in one bowl and they bake up in no time at all.  This is the perfect cookie to add to your cookie tray this year...simple & delicious!

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Welcome to Mix it up Monday! It's time to share your creative ideas, recipes, projects or anything else you'd like!  I hope you all enjoy this party as much as I do...I know I love seeing all the posts.  There are so many unique ideas, I wish I could make them all!  Thank you for taking the time to stop over and share.  Wishing you all a wonderful week!

 

Blue Ribbon Pecan Pie

 

I love to make pies!  I love rolling out the dough, filling it up with something delicious and the smell that comes from the oven.  I never made a pecan pie before so when I saw it in the newest cookbook Hometown Christmas by Gooseberry Patch, I couldn't wait to make it.  This recipe is so simple, it only takes a few ingredients, and you can whip it up in no time at all.  You'll find all kinds of wonderful recipes in Hometown Christmas.  It features Breakfast with Santa, Sledding Party Warmers, Old-Fashioned Christmas Dinner, Open House...You're Invited, Tree-Trimming Treats, Slow-Cooker Comfort Foods, and Coming Home for Christmas.  Not only will you find lots of festive recipes there's also merry making tips and warm holiday memories.   

Make sure you enter below to win a copy of Hometown Christmas and there's a gift from me too.  Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Featuring You!

Spotlight of the Week!

Welcome to Featuring You! Our Spotlight of the Week goes to The Alchemist for sharing these adorable Dark Chocolate Cupcake Bites.  These look so cute and I love the addition of candy canes...so festive!  There were a lot of Christmas ideas shared this week so I hope everyone is getting lots of inspiration for the holidays.  

Mix it up Monday!

 

 

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Welcome to Mix it up Monday!  I know everyone is busy preparing for the holidays so I'm very grateful that you take some time out of your schedule to stop over and share your creativity.  I love seeing all the recipes and projects; it's a great place to get some inspiration and new ideas.  Thank you for making this party a success.  Wishing you all a wonderful week!

Peanut Butter Truffles

 

 

    This post brought to you by Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine.

I live out in the country where there aren't any grocery stores.  If I forget something when I go shopping I usually wait until next weeks shopping trip because it's not worth making a special drive up to get it.  Finally that has changed; recently a Dollar General was built about a mile away.  Now if I forget something all I have to do is make a quick drive up there, get whatever I need and I'm good to go!

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Welcome to Mix it up Monday!  I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving.  Now we can officially start the Christmas season.  I'm sure the time is going to fly by the next few weeks and I know I have a ton of stuff to do.  Let's get the party started so you can share your creativity and others can get some inspiration.  Thanks so much for taking the time to stop over and share during this busy time...it is greatly appreciated.  Wishing you all a wonderful week!

Mix it up Monday!

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Welcome to Mix it up Monday!  We are half way through November and it seems like time continues to fly by!  I know this time of year it's always so crazy, however I greatly appreciate you taking the time to stop over and share.  I love seeing all the recipes, projects, and everything else.  Wishing you all a wonderful week! 

Featuring You!

Spotlight of the Week!

 

 

Welcome to Featuring You!  Our Spotlight of the Week goes to Ma Niche for sharing this beautiful Eggless Piña Colada Cake.   This would make a great addition to the dessert table this holiday season.  Once again there were so many amazing recipes and projects shared this week...thank you all so much for stopping over!

Featuring You!

Spotlight of the Week!  

 

Welcome to Featuring You!  Our Christmas in July party went over very well!  It's hard to believe we'll be celebrating it in about five months.  Our Spotlight of the Week goes to Lynn from Turnips 2 Tangerines for sharing this delicious Angel Food Candy.  I've never heard of this before, but I can't wait to make it this year!   Thank you all for sharing this week at Mix it up Monday, I hope you enjoy the features :)

The Easiest Peppermint Crunch Bark

 

This is one of the easiest candies you can make for the holidays!  It has three ingredients, it requires no baking and it comes together in less than 15 minutes.  Plus the kids can do a lot of the recipe with you so it's a wonderful way to have some little helpers in the kitchen :) 

The Best Scones Ever!

 

I think scones are one of the most versatile recipes.  I love that you can add your favorite ingredient and put your own twist on it too!  When I saw this recipe in The Christmas Table, from Gooseberry Patch, I knew I wanted to try it.  This is a simple recipe where you get to choose what you'd like to add.  You can add chocolate chips (like I did), raisins, cherries, etc...the possibilities are endless!  The Christmas Table is the latest cookbook from Gooseberry Patch and yet again it is wonderful.  It's filled with so many amazing recipes, little tidbits of holiday traditions, ways to decorate and the lovely clip art too!  They have graciously offered one of you a chance to win one and I've thrown in a little something too.  Make sure you enter the contest below!

Mix it up Monday!

 

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Welcome to Mix it up Monday...a place for you to share your creativity!  Every week there are so many amazing recipes and projects that you take the time to share, please know how grateful I am to all of you!  Even though I may not have the time to comment on each and every one of your links, I do appreciate each and every one of you!  You all continue to make this party a success and for that I thank you!

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Welcome to another week of Mix it up Monday!  It's December and it's time to share all the wonderful projects and recipes that you're making for the upcoming holidays!  I know many of you have already begun and I can't wait to see your creativity.  I'm looking forward to making some homemade decorations this year with the kids so I need some ideas ;)  Thank you all for making this party a success!

Chocolate Yule Log

 

 

Happy holidays to you all!  Chocolate Yule Log is a quick and simple dessert that looks lovely!  This recipe can be made in less than an hour...just in case you need a last minute dessert!  The chocolate frosting on the outside is thick and fudgy while the white creamy frosting inside is silky and smooth.  A perfect combination all rolled into a lightly sweetened sponge cake.