Let’s Have a Hot Cocoa Conversation

A bunch of holly hanging upside down on a gray/brown door.

I’ll have my cocoa with whip but no marshmallows, please. How about you?

We have our Christmas jam playlist going and are trying to suck all the Christmas fun out of this season, but some days it just feels hard and I find myself not having that wonderful Christmas feeling. I work on giving myself grace and understanding I might not always feel like celebrating, but moving forward with the traditions really does help set the stage for that merry feeling to hopefully show up.

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5 Most Used and Most Loved Kitchen Gadgets

My cooking has dramatically improved with practice and I’ve learned a lot over the years from family, friends, Food Network stars, podcasts, and blogs. I’ve found that having the right tools in my kitchen really does make things easier. The items below are things I use all the time. They are simple and most don’t cost much, but make a huge impact in your kitchen.

Silpat Baking Mat

Black and white sketch of Silpat baking mat.
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Harry Potter Themed Birthday Party to Delight any Muggle

Black chalk board with white chalk drawing of Hogwarts. Flowers and balloons around.

Our oldest, Grant, turned 10, and poof a whole decade has gone by. He is such a joy to have around and a blessing to our family. I’m so thankful God gave us the gift of a little red-headed boy. He’s also great at dreaming up awesome birthday parties!

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