Can it really be that Christmas was last week? I’ll be honest here–I love these few slow days in between Christmas and the New Year. It’s such a contrast from the hustle and bustle of the previous weeks. My favorite thing to do on a quiet, post-Christmas afternoon is to write out Thank You notes [...]

I love a breakfast that tastes like a dessert and the German Pancake does the job beautifully. I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love my German Pancake with fresh maple syrup, butter syrup, berries, or (my favorite) lemon curd. Give it a try and I’ll bet you find that you’ve added a new favorite to [...]

Looking for a great recipe for Christmas breakfast? Bread pudding will melt in your mouth and warm your heart. One bite and you’ll exclaim, “God bless us, everyone!” This crusty-topped, custard-like pudding is delicious right out of the oven, but it’s also easy to make a day in advance and then re-heat if you don’t [...]

Maybe you were snowed in over the weekend and couldn’t get out to shop,
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maybe you’ve been indecisive over the perfect gift for that person who has everything,
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maybe you’re stressed-out, over-worked, exhausted, and low on holiday cheer,
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maybe you were given an unexpected gift and need to (quickly) give one in return,
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maybe you [...]

‘Tis the season for hot chocolate! Today’s recipe is the perfect companion for a cup of steaming hot cocoa. These chocolate-covered candy cane stir sticks are so fun and delicious. They add extra chocolate flavor (I can never have too much) and a hint of peppermint to each sip.  They’re fabulous to serve at a [...]

Thank you for all of the great holiday movie recommendations! Some were golden oldies, but some were new to me and I’m itching to check them out. A winning comment has been randomly selected in our giveaway. Congratulations to Stephanie, who said,
My absolute favorite is the Muppet Christmas Carol. I MUST watch it every year. [...]

These sweet little cookies are so festive and fun for holiday baking. Plus, the recipe is full of kid-friendly steps: rolling the dough in balls, scooping out a tiny well, and filling it with multi-colored jams and jellies. (I used raspberry jam, pineapple jam, and mint jelly.) Put some holiday music on the stereo, recruit [...]

I loved reading all of your slow-down ideas from our last giveaway, and it got me to thinking. One of my favorite slow-down activities to do during the holidays is to sit next to a roaring fire and watch a holiday movie. What’s on my must-see holiday movie list each year? It just wouldn’t be [...]

Our secret two-hour sales have been so much fun. For those of you keeping tabs, the next sale will be Monday, December 14th at 1:00 Eastern Time.  Don’t be late!
(And just in case I haven’t said it before, thanks for all your enthusiasm!)

The winner of the Gingerbread Man is Carol who said,
Baking helps me to slow down. It relaxes me at the same time it keeps me in the holiday spirit. Eating the fruits of my labor doesn’t hurt either. 
Congratulations, Carol!
In other news, the next Secret Two-Hour Sale will be tomorrow, Thursday, December 10th from 1:00 p.m. [...]