I’m coming out of blogging retirement to share the 12th year of my neighborhood cookie party! This has been a favorite tradition of mine and I’m so glad for a night to catch up with neighbors and friends while sharing yummy cookies. Enjoy this year’s cookies and recipes. Candy Cane Kisses Brought...
I don’t blog much anymore, but I do still host my cookie party! This was my 11th year hosting and the treats and fellowship were as sweet as ever. Check out the delicious desserts and the recipes below. Merry Christmas all! Christmas Crack Brought by Khristie S https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/christmas_crack/ ...
My blogging skills were lacking in 2016, but I did want to get back online to share the yummy cookies that were brought to my neighborhood cookie party. I love hosting this party each year because it helps get me organized and ready for Christmas … and I love cookies! 1. Cinnamon Snap Cookies...
Every December, I host a cookie party. It’s been a fun tradition to swap cookies with neighbors and enjoy a gals night before things get too crazy with Christmas. This year, I made Double Dark Mocha Drops, a recipe from King Arthur Flour. No, they are not paleo, but they were quite tasty....
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court Vienna, VA 22182 703-255-3631 website Winter Walk of Lights Runs mid-November through the first weekend in January Cost: $13 adults, $8 kids (Ages 3-12) Operates nightly 5pm – 10pm (First entry 5:30pm, last timed entry 9:15pm) Our Review Every Christmas break, we try and squeeze in a...
Each year, I buy each of my kids a unique ornament — something commemorative from the year. These ornaments go on the “kid tree” and will someday go with my kids when they grow up and leave the nest. I enjoy the challenge each year of finding the perfect ornament for each child. I like...
It’s a family tradition to go to Cox Farms every fall. We finally got there last Friday when our school was out for parent teacher conferences. It was fairly crowded when we arrived around noon. I was hoping the fact that it was a school day for Fairfax County would mean less...
I am way too late in posting this (geez, where’d the year go?) but nonetheless I wanted to officially document on the blog what a great Christmas we had. I love everything about Christmas. It’s more than just presents, it’s the birth of Jesus. It’s also great family time. We do Christmas eve with...
On Monday, I hosted my fourth annual cookie exchange. It is a great way to make sure I get my house ready for Christmas, and then I get to enjoy a lovely evening with friends and neighbors. Not to mention, a bounty of treats! Here’s this year’s baking beauties: This year’s collection of goodies...
A few years ago, I posted a list of advent ideas to provide inspiration for daily fun activities with the kids. I’m not organized enough this year to have something planned for every day, but I do hope to do many fun and meaningful activities with the kids. Some things are just fun to...
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