How to Make a Book Basket Gift
With so many on our gift-giving list and time running out, I thought I’d offer you my favorite Christmas gift idea: Book baskets! Simply take a book and build a gift basket around it. The first time I saw one…
Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
This is not only scrumptious, it is gorgeous! It may become your new favorite Christmas dessert. Ingredients: Crust: 2 cups classic Oreo cookie crumbs (about 2/3 of a 20 ounce package) 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted FOR…
Slow Cooker Holiday Meatballs
My father made these every Christmas Eve for as long as I can remember. So easy and delicious! Ingredients: 12 oz. bottle chili sauce (I use Heinz Chili Sauce) 1 1/2 cups apple butter 1 cup pure maple syrup 1…
Orange Spice Overnight French Toast Casserole
This dish is perfect for Christmas morning because you make it the night before and bake it just before breakfast. Serve with butter and real maple syrup. Ingredients 1 loaf cinnamon swirl or raisin bread 8 ounces cream cheese at…
Why We Only Gave Our Kids Three Gifts at Christmas
When we welcomed our first child years ago, we approached our first Christmas with her with a bit of apprehension. Sure, we were typical parents excited at the notion of buying gifts for our little one. However, we also worried…
Making Holiday Excuses
“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” Hebrews 13:16 (ESV) I stood at my kitchen counter, staring at my planner which was freshly spattered with gingerbread cookie dough….