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23 Christmas Activity Printables for Kids

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Christmas break is almost here. The kids will be home and asking “can we open presents? can we? can we?” Here are a ton of Christmas activity printables that you can download, print and give to your kids. Fun, festive and will keep them busy for at least a few minutes. They are also a… Read more about 23 Christmas Activity Printables for Kids

Southern Cornbread Recipe

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Cornbread is one of the things I miss most from living in Alabama. I grew up loving cornbread more than just about anything. It was always extra crispy and my grandaddy and I would cut the bottom crust off and eat it slathered in butter. I’m lying. We ate it slathered in Parkay. But don’t… Read more about Southern Cornbread Recipe

Creamy Pecan Chocolate Chip Bars

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Bar cookies are one of my favourite treats to make because you stir them together, bake and 16 bars are ready to go. Regular cookies are yummy but they take a long time to get done making batch after batch. Instead, make these Creamy Pecan Chocolate Chip Bars. They’re perfect for your Christmas cookie tray… Read more about Creamy Pecan Chocolate Chip Bars

Do You Have Christmas Preparations Angst?

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How is your Christmas season going? Mine is thinking about going but currently, I’m stalled at the starting line. There is a long list of Christmas preparations that need to be done but I have little if any desire to actually do it. My Christmas tree is up and working under the twinkle of its… Read more about Do You Have Christmas Preparations Angst?

Fun Christmas Word Search Printables for Kids!

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Looking for fun and free Christmas activities? I’ve got you covered with 4 Christmas word search printables that make a fast and easy Elf on the Shelf activity. In the past, our Elf on the Shelf, Kevin, appeared at the first of December. Alas, we have reached the age where Kevin no longer visits. Kevin… Read more about Fun Christmas Word Search Printables for Kids!

Very Merry Cherry Cookies!

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Cherries are one of my favourite things. I will choose cherry anything if given the choice: cherry ice cream, cherry pie, cherry soda, bring on the cherries! These Very Merry Cherry Cookies are officially a Christmas cookie but you can enjoy them any time of year! Love Christmas cookies? Well, don’t stop here. May I… Read more about Very Merry Cherry Cookies!

No Bake Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies

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I published this recipe quite a few years ago as a Christmas cookie idea. Since then I have realized that I was selling this delectable no-bake cookie short. You see, No Bake Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies are good any time of the year not just at Christmas. In fact, I think these are BEST made… Read more about No Bake Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies

The Best Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family!

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We buy fewer and fewer gifts every year. We don’t need much and I don’t like to buy presents just because. One tradition I still love, though, is stuffing a stocking for each family member. I like to include a mix of useful items, candy and a few fun things too. Finding the best stocking… Read more about The Best Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family!