This Cherry Chip Loaf is incredibly moist and full of flavor thanks to the maraschino cherries and cherry chips. It's the perfect holiday treat to share with friends! If you enjoy watching Christmas movies as much as we do (especially the kind put on by ABC Family and the like) then you have to watch one of our favorites, 12 Dates of Christmas. I know, I know...so corny! … [Read more...]
Easy 3 Ingredient Oreo Cookie Balls
If you are looking for a delicious and easy to make holiday treat, these Oreo Cookie Balls are a must make! They are a winner every time! You guys!! I cannot believe I'm saying this, but I don't think I have ever shared this recipe with you!?! I looked all though my recipe archives and didn't see it anywhere....say whaaat?! Well, that's about to change starting today! Can … [Read more...]
2016 Fall Family Photos
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, friends! I hope you all had the most wonderful and magical holidays ever and were able to spend lots of time with your loved ones! I can never quite believe how quickly the holidays go by. Starting with Thanksgiving and on, it just seems like each year the days fly by faster than the last. We were lucky to have the kids home for an … [Read more...]
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Popcorn Mix
Today I wanted to share a super cute and very tasty recipe that I created and was also featured over at the gorgeous Victoria Lee magazine for their December issue which was out earlier this month. One of my absolute favorite things to do with my family over the holidays is to snuggle everyone up for a fun family read aloud or movie night (see my other posts about that … [Read more...]
Frosty the Snowman Popcorn Mix Recipe
Oh man, if you follow me on Instagram (find me here!) you know we are living up the feel good coziness that is December. The holiday spirit is in full swing in our home. We started December off with a bang yesterday with our Advent Calendar (we do this Experience Advent every year) and we also started our Book Advent (using a whole bunch of our favorite books I shared in … [Read more...]
Felt Hedgehog Ornament Tutorial
I'm so excited to share with you the cutest little ornament that Eloise made for the tree this year! It is so so cute and just screams Eloise! :-) If you remember, I first shared this over at Skip to My Lou for the Bake Craft Sew series and today I'm bringing the tutorial home! As you may already know, my kids love to create with me and do all the things crafty, bakey, and … [Read more...]
Christmas Cookie Party In a Box Gift Idea
With only a few more days until Christmas, it is now crunch time in the gifts department. But I've got your back! If you are in need of a fun Christmas gift idea for your neighbor, coach, teacher, friend, or even a family member may I suggest this super cute and totally adorable Christmas Cookie Party In a Box Gift Idea! The best thing about this gift is that you are … [Read more...]
Recipe: Hershey’s Kisses Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hershey Company. All opinions are 100% mine. I love holiday traditions and cookie baking is a definite must in our family every year. During our annual cookie baking extravaganza over the weekend, we had so much fun decorating each these crazy adorable Hershey's Kisses Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies, it really was fun … [Read more...]
Christmas with the Kranks Caramel Cream Pie Recipe
Oh you guys. You have no idea how much my family loves Christmas movies. A lot!!! And not just watching Christmas movies over and over and over again but how we loooove to make the food from Christmas movies!! Love Actually? Awesome movie. Want to make the Banoffee pie mentioned? Well, you can find the recipe here. The Grinch that Stole Christmas? Another fav. We do a … [Read more...]
Hershey’s Kisses Reindeer Cups
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hershey Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. In our household, we cannot get enough of crafts and creating! I just love that my littles love to make things with their hands and minds, it is so fun to set them up and watch them go. During the holidays we tend to get a little out of control, it's such a … [Read more...]
Hershey’s Kisses Stuffed Coconut Macaroons Recipe
This post brought to you by The Hershey Company. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Smashed Peas and Carrots. Every year my family sits down together and decides which recipes we are going to make over the holidays. The list starts off long and seems to grow every year because we are always finding new recipes we want to try or ones we want to create. … [Read more...]
How to Savor Time with Your Family This Holiday Season
Hi friends! With the holiday season coming up, I thought I would share with you one of our favorite ways to connect with our children and bond as a family. We try to savor time with our family during the busy and often rushed holidays by picking out one night a week on our calendar and designating it a Family Movie Night but not with just any movies…holiday themed movies! … [Read more...]
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