Gingerbread whoopie pies

I’m not quite ready to admit that Christmas Day has passed, and I know a lot of people are still celebrating and baking and otherwise making merry this week – so I figured, why not share one more holiday-appropriate recipe? This is one of my favorites, for Christmas or any time of the year, really – gingerbread whoopie pies! A spicy, yummy cross between a cookie and a cupcake with ...
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Christmas wish

Her Christmas Tree Dress Was The Highlight Of The Party print by Janet Hill Merry Christmas, everyone! And since I know my “everyone” includes a whole lot of mothers, hostesses, and generally busy ladies, here is my wish for you: May you get to wear an outfit that makes you feel fabulous (including some sparkly shoes); may all the presents be wrapped and ready; and may you be surrounded by ...
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Hot chocolate, six ways

Extra-chocolatey, extra-special, extra-delicious… here are six tasty ways to jazz up your hot chocolate! 1. Nutella hot chocolate via Or so she says… 2. Peanut butter hot chocolate via My Recipes (Yessss. I’ll take two.) 3. Almond Joy hot chocolate via delia creates 4. Peppermint and chocolate rimmed hot cocoa via How Does She (so this could be Peppermint Patty hot chocolate!) 5. Cherry cordial hot chocolate via My Recipes ...
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Last-minute, eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas

If you waited until the last minute to wrap your gifts, you’re not alone! I recently read that over 25% of the entire year’s wrapping paper sales happen during the week before Christmas. (Doesn’t that make you feel better?!) I always wait until the last minute myself, but I don’t run out to buy wrapping paper. Here’s a secret: I haven’t bought any wrapping paper in years. There are just ...
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Reindeer treats

Yesterday I posted about last-minute handprint and footprint ornaments, and today the theme is last-minute food ideas! (Though, disclaimer: just because it’s last-minute doesn’t mean it can’t be really fun and really cute.) All of these reindeer treats really stood out to me since the decorating is so foolproof – you use things like pretzels, M&M’s, and Nilla Wafers to create the faces. And as much as I’m drawn to ...
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DIY handprint and thumbprint ornaments

I’m all about the last-minute holiday preparations, so this week I’ll be posting DIY ideas that you can pull together at the last second! If you’re a last-minute person like me, these will be right up your alley. And if you’re a super-planner who’s been ready for Christmas since Halloween, well – don’t gloat too much. ; ) Today’s round-up of ideas are all ornaments you can make with your ...
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{one pretty pin} White lights and doilies

White lights and heart-shaped paper doilies… simply lovely. This decor idea would be beautiful at any party or baby shower, but in the winter – especially before Christmas – it makes you feel that magical holiday glow, doesn’t it? : ) Featured pin • Original source: pretty light • Pinned to: Party decor ideas

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