Simple instructions to make Sufganiyot, a traditional jelly doughnut served on Hanukkah. Richard and I decided early in our marriage that we both enjoyed the secular celebration of holidays throughout the year. We embraced traditions from different religions and cultures while creating some of our own ideas to carry on year after year. Once we had children, of course they…
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This Winter Wonderland Party is inspired by the game Candyland. I generally put a lot of planning into my party posts, but this one was exceptional. I am so excited to share this party idea! Inspired by a holiday twist on my favorite childhood board game, I created a Winter Wonderland Party, complete with an ice cream cone forest, gingerbread…
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Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate is the perfect drink to warm you up on cool Fall and Winter days! If you’ve never tried Mexican Hot Chocolate – also known as Champurrado – You’re totally missing out! I tried it at Volta, a local coffee shop here in Gainesville, Florida, and fell in love.There’s something extra-special about this hot chocolate that you just…
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These Italian Christmas Butter Cookies will instantly become some of your holiday favorites! I tend to be a salty snack eater, but there’s one sweet I cannot resist. It’s those little, delicious butter cookies sold in Italian bakeries. You know the cookies I mean? They come in all different shapes, some filled with chocolate or jelly, some with sprinkles, some…
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Enjoy this Coffee and Cocoa Winter Party with your family on a chilly day! As my children are growing and maturing and understanding more about the world around them, we have added in new family traditions to celebrate the holidays together. One of my favorite family traditions is Tree Trimming Day. We go to a local hardware store as a…
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