Here we come a-wassailing Among the leaves so green; Here we come a-wand’ring So fair to be seen. Love and joy come to you, And to you your wassail too; And God bless you and send you a Happy…
Homemade chili is one of my family’s specialties. When my husband graduated from college, his mom gave him a handwritten notebook with recipes so he’d be able to cook some of the same things he’d grown up eating. We use…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. The weather is cold outside in many parts of the United States, and the kids are restless. What do you do when you can’t send them outside quite as easily…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. It’s that time of year when many of us are spending a lot of time indoors because it’s cold outside. I enjoy winter hikes, ice skating, and other cold-weather activities…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. If I roam around Kohl’s or similar retailers this time of year, I see that the random gift shelves have popped up again in the middle of the aisles. These…
Pasta is a great comfort food in my household. We’re fans of classic spaghetti and meatballs and lasagna. I also love a good homemade fettucine alfredo, especially if you add shrimp. Serve pasta with some garlic bread or breadsticks and…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Aldi can be a hidden gem when it comes to finding technology products. Over the years, I’ve found everything from wireless earbuds to ring lights with remotes to LED projectors…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. In recent years, Aldi has sold some pretty trendy home decor. Their products are often imitations of expensive name brands such as Pottery Barn, or they’re simply lower-priced versions of…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. It’s getting cold outside. At least, that’s true in most parts of the United States. There are some exceptions where the temperature stays about the same year-round, but for most…
Macarons are one of my family’s favorite indulgent treats. This meringue-based dessert features jam, ganache, or buttercream filling sandwiched between two pastry pieces. Macarons are like a fancy sandwich cookie, with each cookie portion featuring a distinct rounded top and…