Throughout the year, everyone has their own set of traditions. My favorite season for traditions is the holiday season. There are so many ways to celebrate the holidays, and so many chances to get together with family, my favorite. As I get older, I look back at all of the things I’ve done with my … Continue reading Holiday Traditions
For the past few years, my family and I have been doing a Christmas brunch. It's so fun and festive. Today I'll be sharing some great recipes that you can incorporate in your Christmas brunch. Cranberry Mimosas A festive twist on the classic brunch cocktail. Cinnamon Roll Casserole This recipe is great because it's made … Continue reading Christmas Brunch Ideas
Unfortunately, due to my hectic schedule lately, I can’t do blogmas this year. I would love to help you get in the spirit though, so I am sharing some posts to help you get in the holiday mood. I'm sharing everything from recipes, to my favorite Christmas movies and more. Cranberry mimosas These cranberry mimosas … Continue reading The dish on getting in the holiday spirit
Aside from presents, mimosas are the next best thing to wake up to on Christmas morning. Sipping on these fruity drinks is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and prepare for the arrival of extended family and friends 😉 All you need is: Champagne A splash of orange juice A splash of … Continue reading Cranberry Mimosas
Baked mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. It's also perfect for the winter and holiday season. When my family comes over for the holidays I have to make 3 pounds of this stuff! But don't worry the recipe I have below is for one pound of cheesy, baked delicious. Here's what you'll need: … Continue reading Baked Mac and Cheese
This recipe checks all of my holiday boxes it’s yummy, it’s a way to make and it’s festive. Here’s what you’ll need to make this precious and delicious strawberry Santa hats. 20 Strawberries 2 tbsp Sugar 1/2 cup Topping, whipped frozen 20 Oreo cookies 4 oz Brick cream cheese Optional shredded coconut Mix cream cheese … Continue reading Strawberry Santa Hats
Tis the season for Christmas movies and cookies on the couch! Here’s a list of my favorite Christmas movies! Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas Four Christmases Elf Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish The Santa Clause 1 and 2 What are your favorite Christmas Movies? Thanks for reading! XO- Samantha Leigh Facebook Twitter Instagram Bloglovin … Continue reading My favorite Christmas movies
Being a holiday hostess with mostess is not cheap! My family hosts Thanksgiving and Christmas and we always have a full house! While it can be pricey, we really do enjoy hosting the festivities. If you’ve ever wanted to throw an ugly sweater party but feared to add additional costs to your holiday budget I’m … Continue reading Tips for hosting an Ugly Sweater Party
Do you suffer from O.C.T.D.D- Obsessive Christmas Tree Decorating Disorder? Do you find yourself stressing out over the placements of ornaments on your tree? Do you get your tinsel in a tangle if your tinsel isn’t perfectly aligned? Well, I’m here to help with my DOs and DON’Ts for putting up the tree. DOs: Do … Continue reading Deck the halls with my DOs and DON’Ts for tree decorating
The holidays are filled with so much cheer... and temptation. If you work in an office you know what I’m talking about. It seems like every day there’s a new cookie tray getting delivered. Then there are the parties. The office parties, the family parties, the friends, the neighbors and so on. By the end … Continue reading Tips for staying “healthy” during the holidays
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