Gingerbread Santas – 24 Days of Cookies

Gingerbread Santas – 24 Days of Cookies

My parents would make these gingerbread Santas for us kids and the cousins every year. Once we were grown, they continued to make them for the grandchildren. Now the grandchildren are mostly grown I somehow ended up with the famous Santa cookie cutter. My youngest 

Thanksgiving Menu – What Should We Eat Today?

Thanksgiving Menu – What Should We Eat Today?

Happy Thanksgiving!  My basic Thanksgiving menu is pretty much set in stone.  My children have very specific requirements.  There must be Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie.  I like to include Green Beans and Cranberries.   My mother basically served the 

Advent Calendars to Countdown to Christmas

Advent Calendars to Countdown to Christmas

I love a good advent calendar.  The girls would love counting down to Christmas when they were smaller.  I would make my own advent calendar or Christmas countdown with small bags or boxes.   Check out my Advent Calendar Pinterest Board for some cute homemade calendar 

National Fried Scallops Day – Bay Scallops or Sea Scallops?

I like scallops, I prefer fried bay scallops, they are small and easy to pop in my mouth. I have no problem ordering them occasionally in a restaurant but they just are not everyday dinner food. Not a budget-friendly meal option when you are feeding