This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SienteGlade #CollectiveBias The holiday season has arrived and our home will soon be filled with familía, food y alegría. I say food because Christmas family dinner is always help at my house. My parents, brother, sister and their families will be spending Christmas day in my home. I always loved Christmas! My file box of holiday memories are filled with simple Continue Reading
Quick Dinners = More Family Time + Christmas Printables { Bilingual } #FamilyPizzaCombo Ad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FamilyPizzaCombo #CollectiveBias My house is finally decorated! Once we returned from our Thanksgiving vacation we had SO much to do in preparations for Christmas. As with any holiday. a little bit of stress is involved when you think of holiday parties, recitals, school performances not to mention our normal everyday afterschool activities. My daughter had a basketball tournament Continue Reading
Crawfish Pasta Recipe & and more Holiday Entertaining Ideas #HolidayPairings {ad} Message 21+
The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidayPairings #CollectiveBias Sometimes, it's okay to cheat a little during the holidays! As much as I love to cook for my family, bringing the perfect dish to a holiday party can be more work (and costly) than going out to eat. That's why I look for ways to cut corners and be mindful of my budget when I offer to Continue Reading
DIY Friday: Make Your Own Christmas Cards
Although many traditions have changed, writing Christmas cards is one tradition that continues to stay the same throughout the years. Christmas cards are the perfect things to send out to loved ones. This lets them know that they are thought of and gives you a chance to give them a snapshot of how your life is going. Although there are plenty of Christmas cards that you can buy at the store, nothing says that you care like making your own cards. Try this easy craft and send out some beautiful Continue Reading
Christmas Family Travel Celebrations Across the US #BayouTravel
My family travels every Thanksgiving to East Tennessee. Aside from the beautiful backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, my family has the opportunity to experience an early "Winter Wonderland". Living in Southeast Louisiana, winters are almost nonexistent so we thoroughly enjoy the Spirit of Christmas when we travel. If you hope to do some traveling with your family during the holiday season, you might want to catch a celebration or two going on around the country. You can celebrate Christmas as Continue Reading
#BayouTravel Elf on the Shelf Holiday Travel Adventure
Do you remember Honey, our Elf on the Shelf? I introduced you to him last year. Honey is lives at the North Pole with Santa and is originally from the Honey Island Swamp area in Southeast Louisiana. Like us, Honey loves to travel! Last year our Elf on the Shelf had a amazing visit to East Tennessee and is ready to pack his bags for another fun adventure. Like many travelers Honey enjoys East Tennessee and The Smoky Mountains. Not only is it a beautiful area but Honey had an amazing time Continue Reading
Holiday Classroom Treats – Snowman Truffles Recipe
Holiday baking will either make you smile or be your biggest challenge this Christmas. For me, the ability to bake isn't the issue. My biggest challenge is deciding WHAT to bake and WHEN to bake it. After fiddling around with a couple recipes I found a few to share with you. Don't order your annual Christmas goodies, bake them yourself and feel the victory of success! Don't forget to take a few to a friend or neighbor that may need to holiday cheer. INGREDIENTS 12 White Chocolate Continue Reading
A Christmas Gift Basket for the Cook on Your List
If you are making your holiday gifts this year and you know someone that is a great chef, or at least likes to be in the kitchen, pamper them with a gift basket made for cooks- for under $30! Each of these pieces are easy to make, as well as inexpensive, and you could do the whole basket in less than two hours. Personalized Apron If you have some stencils and fabric paint, pick up an inexpensive apron and personalize it for the recipient. This can be done with a saying on the front, their Continue Reading
Elf on the Shelf Smoky Mountain Series
I know it's strange but we recently took our Elf on the Shelf on our Tennessee Smoky Mountain Vacation. My children are getting older and since they are fully aware of the true meaning of Christmas (and about Santa) I thought this would be a fun way to keep the spirit alive. Having older children (1 teen & 1 tween) I know how hard it is to keep the kids entertained while on vacation. What better way to travel than with our family's Elf on the Shelf. Read along and enjoy the Smoky Mountain Continue Reading
Holiday Party – Strawberry Shortcake Santas
The holidays are coming up and that means Christmas shopping, wrapping gifts and classroom parties. Many schools and classrooms like to celebrate the holidays with a party. Although these parties vary greatly, one of the common themes from classroom to classroom is food. Everything from cookies to candy canes can be brought in. Although kids tend to like those treats, this classroom holiday recipe will be both delicious and healthy. The students will thank you for making this cute Continue Reading
Holiday Trail of Lights 2013 #HTOL
Photo courtesy of: http://holidaytrailoflights.com/shreveport-bossier One of the best parts of the holiday season is getting to see all of the Christmas lights that are placed on houses, businesses, and just about anywhere that can support lights. If you and your family are fans of Christmas lights, you should check out the Holiday Trail of Lights this year. The HTOL is a 200 mile long trail of- you guessed it- Christmas lights and events. The Trail runs from east to west on I-20, Continue Reading
Frugal gifts for the Holidays – DIY Christmas Cinnamon Candle
Different scents have the power to cause you to recall pleasant and fond memories. The smell of a thunderstorm in April can make you think of spring, while pumpkins bring about memories of autumn. Christmas is a holiday that can have many scents associated to it such as peppermint candy canes, hot apple cider and cinnamon. With Christmas nearly upon us, it’s the perfect time of year to start reminiscing about holidays past, as well as the upcoming season. What better way to bring about fond Continue Reading