I just want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!!!
What are you doing with your family?
Merry Christmas and God Bless!
Hello! How are you doing today? Are you ready for Christmas?
Today, I just wanted to show you our basement updates! 
I am getting so excited about it!! I think it will be ready in a couple of weeks.
This will be my Mother-in-Law’s room.
This will be my office. I am going to paint it blue, ha! The only color in my house, lol!
This is the hallway and the bathroom. We had the doorway angled to make everything more open.
This is our bathroom so far.
This is from the opposite direction of the hallway shot.
This will be the open playroom.
This is the other side.
I am really excited to get this finished already.
I am really excited about my office. I just bought a simple desk from the Goodwill for only $12.99. I think it is an Ikea desk. I am going to paint it white.
I have also been busy pinning offices and office supplies that I like HERE!
Do you have an office? What do you love about it?
Have a great day!
Hey everyone!
Are you all busy getting ready for Christmas!
Are you getting your meal planning done?
I wanted to share this quick healthy recipe with you…
Fresh Fruit Ambrosia
Offering a nice change of pace from traditionally heavy holiday eats, Ambrosia is a fresh, clean dish perfect for cleansing the palette or finishing a meal. Plus, this easy treat can be made a day in advance to cut down on your holiday prep time.
You´ll need
5 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 pineapple, cored and diced
1 ½ cups orange juice
1/3 cup shaved coconut
1 tbsp lemon juice
Combine orange and pineapple in a large bowl and cover. Refrigerate for one hour or more. Remove, add remaining ingredients and toss until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serves 8-10
Enjoy!
What are you making this year?
Have a great day! :)
I hope these ideas help you with making wrapping gifts a fun and creative craft. Use these ideas as inspirations and looks into your craft stash to find your unique creative expression. Have fun and enjoy all aspects of this holiday. Merry Christmas everyone!!
I hope these ideas help you with making wrapping gifts a fun and creative craft. Use these ideas as inspirations and looks into your craft stash to find your unique creative expression. Have fun and enjoy all aspects of this holiday. Merry Christmas everyone!!
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup better, softened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Graham crackers
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy.
Gradually add sugar; beat just until combined.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Place cream cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap; shape into ball.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, roll cheese ball in pecans.
Serve with graham crackers.
Enjoy! :)
YIELD: 1 cheese ball (about 2 cups)
My Grandma made this at a family party and everyone went crazy over it! It was the hit of the party!!!
She got this recipe from Taste of Home magazine. It was one of the best holiday recipes of 2006.
This makes an easy, delicious dessert to bring to your next Christmas party. This also great change from cookies and pies (although those are awesome too!)
What Christmas desserts are your favorite?
Do you have a signature dish?
Have a great week!
I am having my Mother-in-Law stay with us so I have been busy getting ready for her to come. I thought that I would share with how I get ready for overnight guests.
The Guest Room
Make sure your guest sheets are clean.
Add a little Christmas decor
But not too much.
Keep it simple.
Make sure you take away your other decor before adding more. Keep it Simple!
If you can, clear out some closet space for your guest.
Empty out a drawer for some of their belongings.
The Bathroom
Make sure you have plenty of toilet paper and it is easy to find.
Make sure you have clean towels and they easily accessible.
Add a cute hand towel
Provide extra toiletries. I keep the ones from hotels and save incase someone forgets something.
Around the House
Pick up all the toys
Declutter
Wash the Windows (I use Basic H)
Smell good – because my household cleaner doesn’t have a scent, around Christmas, I like to add peppermint essential oil to my spray bottle for Christmas time.
Plan a tablescape.
Stock the fridge
Keep extra throw blankets around.
Are you having guests this Christmas?
What do you do to get ready for them?
