By the time you read this, I will be on an early flight with Ryan on our way to sunny Florida. He surprised me for my birthday last month, with a ticket for us both (without kids) to visit some…
Archives for November 2022
Chocolate Pudding Pie
This easy no-bake pie makes the most delicious chocolate mousse-like dessert, topped with whipped atop a yummy Oreo crust. This reminds me of the pie my Aunt Debbi would make every holiday. It’s easy enough for my kids to make!
Trader Joe’s Christmas List
When we moved to the eastern shore, there wasn’t much that we missed about Annapolis (besides people). However, one of the few things we did sacrifice was the convenience of certain premium grocery and retail stores…such as Trader Joe’s. So…
Christmas Gift Guide for Boys 7-10 years
We are closing in on Thanksgiving, only one and a half more days until a one week break for my three younger kids! Turkey Day plans have taken a back seat to an even bigger event…Ryan’s only sister is getting…
Pumpkin Pie Bites
This is the bite-size version of our fall favorite! Nothing is cuter than these Pumpkin Pie Bites! Perfect for fall gatherings, festive school lunch treat or after-school “snack”. Let’s be honest, it’s good with coffee for breakfast, too! These mini…
5 Ways I Stay: Thankful
Over the years I have learned for myself that thankfulness is a discipline. There are certainly times when thankfulness is just an overflow of something I’m experiencing, but most normal days, it requires focus and intentionality in order for me…
Christmas Gift Guide for Teen Girls
How are we two weeks in to November already?! I am not one to rush past Thanksgiving and on to Christmas, because I want to enjoy every last drop of the fall season and all things pumpkin. But you know…
Pecan Pie (Corn Syrup Free)
Today I’m getting us in the mood for Thanksgiving! In our family, Pecan Pie is a must at our turkey dinner. Ryan and I usually sign up for this dessert every year. A few years ago, we came up with…
Homemade Whipped Cream (without Refined Sugar)
This is probably one of my most favorite things to eat! I love it on pies, cakes, cupcakes, crepes and trifles. I love it mixed in to cakes and cream pies to make it fluffy and light. I am a…
Homemade Pie Crust
This is a tried and true pie crust recipe! It’s perfectly flaky, buttery and salty. Plus, the food processor does all the work! We use this for all of our holiday pies, such as my Pecan Pie (Corn Syrup Free)….
Friday Favorites | 11.04.22
Happy Friday! Today I’m sharing some of my fall faves! I should mention that I’m pretty disciplined to not skip over November, Thanksgiving and the last month of all fall goodness and trade it all in for Christmas. Especially because…
Chicken Pot Pie
My all-time favorite comfort food is Chicken Pot Pie. There is nothing more cozy and satisfying than a homemade comforting meal like this. I’ve tried different versions of this…with biscuits instead of a crust, with store-bought pie crust, but this…