Christmas

Are you noticing that your potted Christmas tree is turning brown or losing needles? This can be a common issue for those who choose potted trees. Are you noticing that your potted Christmas tree is turning brown or losing needles? This can be a common issue for those who choose potted trees.

Are you noticing that your potted Christmas tree is turning brown or losing needles? This can be a common issue for those who choose to use a potted tree for the holiday season.   While it can be disheartening to see your tree losing its vibrancy, there are steps you can take to help revive…

Read More Help! My Potted Christmas Tree is Turning Brown: Tips for Saving Your Tree

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I’m always looking for good cookies to make for Christmas. I love making cookies during the holiday season and giving them away to friends and family.   A friend recently shared this almond joy cookie recipe with me, and it’s definitely a keeper. All of the goodness of Almond Joy candy, with just 4 ingredients!…

Read More Almond Joy Cookies: A Decadent Holiday Treat Inspired by Your Favorite Candy!

Easy rocky road candy (rocky road peanut clusters) to make for Christmas or the holidays. Perfect for cookie plates to give away to family and friends! Easy rocky road candy (rocky road peanut clusters) to make for Christmas or the holidays. Perfect for cookie plates to give away to family and friends!

This rocky road candy (also called rocky road peanut clusters) is an easy treat to make for Christmas. It only takes a few steps to make, and you can literally have them made in 15 minutes. This is a fun recipe for kids and grandkids to help make. Make a double batch, and they will…

Read More Rocky Road Candy: A Decadent Chocolate Delight!

Easy Karo crazy crunch recipe that was popular in the 1970's. It is an easy delicious caramel corn with almonds and pecans added for extra crunch. Yum! Easy Karo crazy crunch recipe that was popular in the 1970's. It is an easy delicious caramel corn with almonds and pecans added for extra crunch. Yum!

You might be wondering what in the world is Karo Crazy Crunch? Or like me, the thought of it will bring back a pleasant memory from childhood. I was recently going through an old cookbook that my elementary school put together about 40 years ago. As I was flipping through the pages I ran a…

Read More Holiday Karo Crazy Crunch Recipe

The best English toffee recipe to make as a special treat to give to family and friends during the holidays. You will love this easy English toffee recipe! The best English toffee recipe to make as a special treat to give to family and friends during the holidays. You will love this easy English toffee recipe!

I am not the world’s best candy maker, so I am always looking for good, easy candy recipes. Most of them require you to use a candy thermometer. While candy thermometers can be helpful, I found a wonderful English Toffee recipe that does not require a candy thermometer, and it turned out perfectly. And what’s…

Read More Homemade English Toffee Recipe for Christmas

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