Hi, Reader! Looking for another homemade holiday gift to add to your list? This hot chocolate in a jar is a must-make! I have a basic recipe you can use, but then I include 5 different flavor variations to make it your own. Plus, there are free printable labels you can attach to the jars. Aren't they cute? Read the Post View the Labels *To download the labels, simply click the button above then click the download icon in the top right corner to save the file to your device. I recommend...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Saturday! How was your Thanksgiving? With December just around the corner, I know many of us are thinking about gifts. I'd love to share some inspiration to make this holiday season slower and more handmade than ever! I just published a list of 45+ Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas and have plenty more that I'm working on to add to the list. To celebrate, I've also decided to share my holiday gift ebook for FREE for the next couple of weeks. If you'd like your own copy, simply...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Happy Sunday! How is it possibly Thanksgiving this week? Honestly, I'm barely making it to the holiday this year. We've had multiple family members with medical issues this month, and unfortunately, my husband's grandma passed away just a few days ago. She basically became an adoptive grandma to me over the years after I lost both of my own, and we shared similar passions for spending time with family, cooking from scratch, and collecting vintage glassware. Although it feels hard...
13 days ago • 2 min read
Hi, Reader, Can I level with you? It's been SUCH a strange year. It started with me going about business as usual - running my writing business in addition to this blog (and a couple others), feeling totally drained and exhausted. By spring, I knew I wanted needed to shift gears away from writing for others and finally writing just for myself. Plus, having the room to follow my passions and curiosities instead of trying to shove them into the corners of my life. It's sort of amazing looking...
21 days ago • 2 min read
Hi, Reader, Whether you're thinking ahead for Thanksgiving or just want something delicious and cozy to bake for your crew, I've got plenty of recipes to share! I just published this list of 25 From Scratch Autumn Baking Recipes, and couldn't help but share some of my extra-special faves with you. (P.S. I wanted to say thanks to all of you who purchased the Candlelight & Comfort bundle! I so appreciate your support and hope you've enjoyed exploring all the resources.) 🍂🍪 Fall Baking Recipes...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader! Happy November! How on earth is it already NOVEMBER?! I think I left my mind back in July, and am not totally sure how to get it back. What a whirlwind of a year! There is so much coming up right now! We're officially in the holiday season, but this is also the time for peak fall flavors. First, a bundle + GIVEAWAY Starting TODAY, my blogging friends and I are releasing a special bundle packed with ebooks, guides, and tools to help you make the most of this special time of year....
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi, Reader! I have another new recipe to share with you! The first time I shared this one at a gathering, I had someone seriously offer to pay me to make them more. It’s one of those recipes people freak out about! Homemade pumpkin pie crumble starts with pumpkin pie on the bottom and a buttery, pecan-infused crumble topping that bakes up crisp and crunchy. The textures and flavors are spot on, and you don’t have to fuss with making a crust. Perfect Thanksgiving dessert! My secret is to use...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader! Happy Saturday! It's rainy, dark, and dreary this morning with a windstorm forecasted for this weekend. That means this is a great time to bake something lovely to enjoy *just in case* the ferocious winds knock over a power line. (Happens every year!) Whether the weather is calm where you are or roaring like a lion, feel free to preheat the oven and bake up something extra cozy. Fortunately, I've been publishing lots of recipes for you to choose from! These are all new recipes to...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader! In early November, my blogging friends and I are releasing a special bundle packed with ebooks, guides, and tools to help you make the most of this special time of year. It's called "Candlelight and Comfort," and my fall recipe ebook will be part of it! I created it specifically for this bundle, dreaming of sharing intentionally low-tech, grounding recipes to help people celebrate the season. But before the Candlelight & Comfort bundle officially launches, a few of us cozy-hearted...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read