Top 10 Posts of 2014

The end of the year always brings reflection of the year past. 2014 was the year of Frozen, and  on my  blog  was no exception.  When going through my stats to find my top posts of the year, I was a bit surprised with what I found.. See if you notice what I mean.   10.  LEGO Movie Party Bags 9.  Olaf Pumpkin 8.  Olaf...

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Confetti Poppers - Feature of the Day

It's hard for me to believe that tomorrow is New Year's Eve.  This entire year has been a blur. When I was a kid, I used to think grown up were exaggerating when they said time goes very fast. I know now, they were not kidding.   I have to admit, we rarely attend a party on New Year's Eve. It is normally a quiet night at home with the family. We set out some food, watch the ball drop,...

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Dare to Share #143

Welcome to the post Christmas edition of Dare to Share!  Did you have a nice holiday?  I did not get everything done before Christmas, so over the next week we will enjoy things at a more leisurely pace, such as making the gingerbread houses, and candy.  Here are some of the things I did get done.   My kids loved these Reeses Cup Reindeer The Super...

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Olaf Sock Craft - Feature of the Day

Well we made it through Christmas..  Did you have Christmas snow where you live?  We did not, and my kids were a bit bummed. Honestly after the winter we had last year, I was not. I would much prefer snow of the not so real kind, like this Olaf Sock Craft by Luv a Bargain.   This would be a great craft to make with your kids this week while they are home on holiday break....

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You're a Deer Friend Cookie Can - Feature of the Day

There are just a few hours left before Christmas.  Do you need a last minute gift idea?  I have to admit, I may have been at Target earlier today picking up a few last minute items.   I love this idea by Giggles Galore.  She has a great tutorial on how to decorate a recycled chip can that you can fill with your favorite Christmas cookies.  I think I might have to...

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Reindeer on Rye Appetizer Sandwiches

*this post contains an affiliate link   Look who is back!  It is time for a new installment of Cooking with Kyle.   I recently found a loaf of rye bread at our local Aldis.  I knew it would be perfect to make into some sort of appetizer for the holiday.  Today when Kyle said he was hungry for lunch, I asked him if he would help me put together a Reindeer themed sandwich.  The...

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Super Simple Candy Clusters

Super simple candy clusters are a quick and easy treat that are great when you need a gift for a neighbor, bus driver, or hostess gift. They are also perfect for when you have a chocolate craving, and just have a piece of chocolate.  You will have to excuse the lighting in this pictures. I was making my candy clusters at nig and no matter what I try, I just do not have good lighting...

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Dare to Share #142

It's the Friday before Christmas, and the bloggers were busy all through the house,  there were recipes to make, cookies to bake, and decorations galore... they were were so happy, and full of cheer,  because the Dare to Share party was now here!  Seriously... how did this month disappear?!  Can Christmas really  be only a few days away?   I have most of...

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Reeses Cup Reindeer

Are you heading out to a Christmas party this weekend?  Here is a quick and easy reindeer  treat that would be great to take along with you.  You will need two sizes of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups..  I used the snack size for the head, and the mini for the nose.  I bought them after Halloween, and then hid them from the kids.   You will also need candy eyes, red...

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Holiday Fruit Bread - Feature of the Day

Do you have any holiday traditions that are about food?  One tradition in our house is we make frosted sugar cookies for Santa every Christmas Eve.  We still do, even though they kids are a big older now.  Joy from Yesterfood shared the tradition of how her mom would make fruit bread every Christmas Eve. She also shared tips on how to make beautiful braid bread.  Be...

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Make Your Own Gingerbread - Feature of the Day

Do you like to make gingerbread houses?  I make one with my kids every year, but we usually use a kit.   Little House Living shared a recipe this week for a simple and gluten free version of the Christmas tradition. If you would like to try this homemade version be sure to stop over to Little House Living for the full recipe and tutorial.  Thank you so much Elise and...

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Dare to Share #141

This month is flying by. Are you ready for Christmas?  Even if you are not quite ready for the holiday, it is time to Dare to Share!   Since I was not able to share at the last party due to the craft show, this week I am doing a double feature.  Earlier in the month I participated in  Blogger Christmas Series with several of my blogging friends.  We all shared...

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