Wow, Christmas sure went by in a flash and the New Year is just around the corner! I don’t know about you, but I’m looking around at the house and seeing a whole lot that needs to be organized and cleaned.There are a lot of organization blogs that have checklists and daily clean up challenges, which is fantastic because it… Read More
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Filling
Are you still searching for an awesome cupcake? Well, look no further…seriously people, this one made me jump for joy. One, because it’s chocolate. Two, because it’s filled. Three, because it’s topped with real whipped hot chocolate frosting. Four, I had all the ingredients on hand…lol. Need I say more? I don’t really want to give away my age, but I’m up… Read More
Thick-n-Hearty Bean Thread Noodle Soup
Lately, the weather here in Southern California has been a bit gloomy. The kind of weather that makes you want to curl up under the blankets and never come out. Unfortunately, I have a family that likes to eat and staying in a warm bed isn’t an option for me…haha. Anyway, it’s also the kind of weather that screams for a… Read More
Almond Cookies – Oldest Son’s Favorite Cookie
My oldest son LOVES almond cookies. Not the normal Chinese almond cookies that you get at a restaurant, but more of a shortbread type of almond cookie. He loves them even more than chocolate chip cookies. Yes, I said it…more than chocolate chip! So years ago, when we first moved to California, I realized that I didn’t have my favorite almond… Read More
Simple Hurricane Snowman
Simple Hurricane Snowman Last week I posted pictures of our early Christmas tree, but I didn’t post the entire reason why our tree was up so early. The real reason it’s up so early is because of a deal I made with my youngest daughter, who is also my little shadow. I told her we could decorate the tree if… Read More
Dollar Store Remix: Icy Wonderland Christmas Tree 2013
Icy Wonderland Christmas Tree Does anyone else put their tree up early? I know I’m not the only one. Come on…don’t be ashamed to admit it. Anyhow, the early tree was triggered by a recent trip to the Dollar Store with my youngest daughter. You see, I originally went to the Dollar Store for Thanksgiving decorations, but I must have missed it…. Read More