The holidays certainly are in full swing. Not many flavors are more true to the season than peppermint. This week the kids and I were planning their teacher gifts and decided to make them each a muffin, delivered in a pretty Christmas mug, with a gift certificate to the local coffee shop. I didn't want to make just any muffin though. I wanted a … [Read more...] about Peppermint Mocha Muffins Recipe
A Lovely Stovetop Potpourri Recipe For The Holiday Season
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is how amazing the house always smells - the fresh Christmas tree, the baking holiday cookies and treats, cinnamon scented pine cones, and more. Another favorite scent in our house comes from fresh, homemade stovetop potpourri. Made with ingredients like fresh cranberries, oranges, and cinnamon sticks, this holiday stovetop … [Read more...] about A Lovely Stovetop Potpourri Recipe For The Holiday Season
Delightful Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe
I'd never really had a scone I liked before these. Many scone recipes that I tried seemed dry and just a bit bland. Recently a client I bake for asked me to make some cranberry scones for her for a holiday season brunch she was planning, so I gave it a try. They came out fantastic and they are a new favorite in our house (I've even made a gluten free version that came out … [Read more...] about Delightful Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe
Free Printable Holiday Invitations
It doesn't seem possible that Thanksgiving is this coming week. Where does the time go? We'll be spending Thanksgiving Day at my brother's with most of my family. It seems Thanksgiving kicks off the season of parties. In the coming weeks so many holiday get togethers are being planned and taking place. With friends and family who have so many … [Read more...] about Free Printable Holiday Invitations
Printable Passport For Kids- Fun Educational Craft
I've been looking for a fun way to help teach my children about the continents and world geography. This free printable passport activity "My Continents Passport" was the perfect answer to making world geography fun and just in time for National Geography Week. You and your kids can create a My Continents Passport using my free passport template and easy … [Read more...] about Printable Passport For Kids- Fun Educational Craft
Delicious Chai Latte Muffins Recipe
Although it isn't specifically a fall flavor, Chai is one of my favorite flavors this time of year. I've been enjoying a new chai latte drink at our local coffee shop. The chai lattes are amazing and they are the inspiration for making these Chai Latte Muffins. These muffins are a lot like a spice cake but with the flavors of Chai tea incorporated. I hope you enjoy this … [Read more...] about Delicious Chai Latte Muffins Recipe
Homemade Donut Holes with Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce
My husband and I recently began supplying fresh baked goods to an adorable little coffee shop in our small town and we've been all about fall recipes and flavors lately. They're serving several kinds of hot cider, pumpkin spice latte and other coffee drinks and we're serving up fresh baked pumpkin muffins and these amazing Homemade Donut Holes. They're baked and not fried and … [Read more...] about Homemade Donut Holes with Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce