This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of WhiteWave Foods and International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine. These delicious Caramel Apple Scones with a caramel drizzle are a moist scone recipe that make the perfect holiday brunch item for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Fall Mornings Call for Caramel Apple Scones!...

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Saltine Toffee is a quick and easy Christmas Candy that is an addicting sweet and salty holiday treat! Known by many as Christmas Crack, this is a candy recipe you will definitely want to add to your holiday menu!  EVERYONE WILL LOVE THIS SWEET AND SALTY SALTINE TOFFEE! I’ve been trying to add more Christmas...

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White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Rods are the Christmas candy recipe you didn’t know you needed, but you do! Add the perfect touch of peppermint to a classic white chocolate pretzel treat.  I don’t know if it’s a pregnancy craving or what, but I have been loving peppermint desserts this holiday season. As a family, peppermint...

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It doesn’t get much better than a salty, chocolate and caramel combination! These Holiday Rolo Pretzel Bites are perfection in a bite sized dessert that can be easily customized for any holiday with a change of sprinkles!!  THESE ROLO PRETZEL BITES ARE OUR NEW FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CANDY! This year, I realized I needed to add...

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #HydrateYourDay #CollectiveBias Today I’m sharing last minute tips for surviving the holiday! With only a week before Christmas, I’m sure you have a lot of holiday prep still ahead of you, so make sure to prioritize your...

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Celebrate Winter Wonderland with this winter design bundle!! These winter and snow files are perfect for making printable decor or cards, DIY Christmas gifts like tumblers or shirts, and even Christmas decor! Grab your winter SVG files and more now! Get Holiday Crafting with these Pretty Winter Wonderland SVG Bundle and more!  I have always...

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‘Tis the Season for cute holiday shirts! You can’t go wrong decking out your cutest reindeer or cutest snowman in a DIY Christmas Shirt and you definitely can’t go wrong celebrating your cutest elf! Grab your Kids Holiday Shirt SVG Files and more now!  Make your own DIY Kids Holiday Shirts Today with these Christmas...

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Celebrate the holiday season with this 12 Days of Christmas Countdown! Easily craft your countdown toward Christmas Family Activities or celebrate the season as a couple with 12 easy date night ideas. Or go crazy and do both! It’s the perfect way to focus on time with family during this crazy holiday season!  CELEBRATE THE...

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Take all the delicious warm, nutty flavor that you love from classic pecan pie and add it into a perfect holiday breakfast casserole! This Pecan Pie French Toast bake will make a tasty brunch recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day!!  Pecan Pie French Toast Bake is warm, nutty, and holiday perfection! Breakfast casseroles...

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It’s time for a new White Christmas cocktail! Sip on these White Cranberry Margaritas this holiday season and enjoy a smooth blend of coconut, cranberry and tequila. It’s the perfect blend of summer and winter into my new favorite holiday cocktail!  Surprise your guests with a Christmas Margarita They’ll Love! Many people think margaritas are...

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Whether you are shopping for a nerd who loves Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones or even Outlander, we have you covered with this Ultimate Nerdy Gift Guide!  THE ULTIMATE GIFT GUIDE FOR NERDS IN YOUR LIFE TO HELP YOU BUY PRESENTS ALL YEAR LONG! With a name like The Love Nerds, it’s...

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I’m dreaming of a White Christmas Sangria, filled with tasty red and green fruit for a festive holiday cocktail! Just fill up the sangria pitcher with red and green apples, pears, cranberries and pomegranates, and some white wine and Prosecco, too, of course! Lightly sweet and tangy fruit makes for a Christmas Sangria Recipe your...

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Let’s not leave the reindeers out this holiday season by making them their own special Reindeer Chow {aka Christmas Puppy Chow}! This holiday party mix recipe is filled with festive white, red, and green to celebrate the season!! Perfect for your Christmas parties or gift exchanges with neighbors and friends.  Have Fun with the Kids...

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These Gingersnap Cookies are my favorite Christmas cookie! Soft, spiced cookies with rich molasses and a cracked, sugar top, these gingersnaps will be a hit all holiday season alongside hot cocoa, coffee, ice cream and more!  Gingersnap Cookies is a classic Christmas cookie recipe everyone will love! When I think of a Christmas cookies, I...

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With only 15 minutes of prep time, this crunchy Cranberry Apple Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe is a satisfying salad for your holiday table! Cranberries, apples, and pecans combine for a perfect seasonal holiday side dish.   Cranberry Apple Brussels Sprouts Salad is a Satisfying Holiday Salad Recipe Up until a few years ago, I had never...

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Combine two of the best desserts for one epic holiday dessert – Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes! Sweet and creamy cheesecakes with the deep, rich flavors of pecan pie filling make these an irresistible bite sized dessert, especially since they are both easy to make and serve!  Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes Make the Perfect Holiday Dessert...

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This Cranberry Pear Spinach Rice Pilaf will make a delicious new side dish for your holiday dinner! The spinach rice makes a hearty base for the slightly sweet cranberries and pears. With the little red and green, it really does make the perfect Christmas side dish recipe!  Delicious Cranberry Rice Pilaf with Spinach, Pears and...

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White Chocolate Peppermint Puppy Chow (or Muddy Buddies) combines candy canes and white chocolate for a tasty holiday snack mix that’s perfect for your Christmas parties! It also makes a great holiday gift for your neighbors, coworkers and friends!  Peppermint Puppy Chow is a Tasty and Festive Holiday Treat! I’ll be honest – I was nervous about...

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Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is my go-to holiday appetizer recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas! It’s sweet, tangy and festive with gorgeous red and green colors. Plus, it takes very little prep time and travels easily for potluck holiday parties! Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip is a Festive, Easy Holiday Appetizer! I always end up making a...

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Delicious warm, brown sugar Pecan Pie filling in sweet sugar cookie cups makes the perfect Thanksgiving cookie – Pecan Pie Cookie Cups! Your family won’t be able to stop eating this addicting fall dessert!   Pecan Pie Cookie Cups Should Definitely Make It onto your Holiday Menu! Despite a love for pecans, my family never had...

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Delicious Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies that make the perfect holiday cookie for Thanksgiving sweets or Christmas dessert! Soft, chewy and full of flavor – everyone will love these cranberry cookies!  CRANBERRY OATMEAL COOKIES ARE FABULOUS FALL COOKIES PERFECT FOR THANKSGIVING OR CHRISTMAS! I told my sister I was looking to expand the cookie collection on the...

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Mini Cheesecakes with Vanilla Wafers for a crust is a crowd favorite dessert recipe! All the creamy goodness of cheesecake in tiny bite form that are easy to serve and easy to enjoy. You seriously need to give this mini cheesecake recipe a try at your next celebration!  EASILY CUSTOMIZED MINI CHEESECAKES BITES! I am...

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These Mini Puff Pastry Caprese Bites have been one of my favorite bite sized appetizers for years! It’s a must make puff pastry appetizer that only takes 4 ingredients with an optional basil garnish. An easy, fresh, and flavorful caprese appetizer! Caprese Bites Appetizer is a tasty puff pasty appetizer for your holiday parties! I...

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Tis the season to be merry, bright and a little bubbly, meaning sparking wine cocktails, of course! This Berry Champagne Cocktail is lightly sweetened with blackberries, blueberries and raspberries and makes a gorgeous first impression for your holiday celebration. Just think how pretty your midnight toast could be with this as your New Year’s Eve...

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‘Tis the Season for holiday entertaining!! I’m sharing simple tips for creating easy holiday table decorations, including a DIY for customizable dinnerware.  The busy holiday season is in full swing, which also means our holiday hosting is in full swing. Within a three week span, we will be hosting my sister, my in-laws, our best...

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To ice or not to ice? That is the question for Christmas Sugar Cookies! While I love a good sugar cookie with royal icing, this is definitely my favorite sugar cookie recipe! Cut out the cookies, sprinkle with a little extra sugar and bake for a deliciously sweet Christmas cookie!  YOU WON’T MISS THE ICING...

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Don’t forget to add a special holiday cocktail recipe to your Christmas menu this year, like this Easy Cranberry Holiday Sangria! Filled with cranberries, citrus, pears, a subtle hint of cinnamon, and sweet red wine, you’ll love every sip of this red sangria recipe!   A Red Sangria Recipe that’s Perfect for the Holiday Season! As...

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Bring the classic holiday drink to your Christmas cookies with these Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups with whipped peppermint topping! An easy sugar cookie cup is filled with rich, decadent chocolate ganache, then garnished with peppermint pieces and a straw for a gorgeous presentation. They make the perfect addition to any Christmas Cookie Exchange!  Hot Chocolate...

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Cranberries deserve to be a star this holiday season, and this Orange Cranberry Goat Cheese Log is definitely a crowd pleaser. The goat cheese offers a perfect base for the sweet orange and tart cranberries, making it both a delicious and easy holiday appetizer recipe!  Cranberry Orange Walnut Goat Cheese Log is a gorgeous holiday...

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Cranberry orange is one of my favorite flavor combinations and absolutely perfect for holiday cocktail recipes, which is why I decided to whip up an Orange Cranberry Margarita recipe this weekend! It’s an easy cocktail recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas that pairs the tartness of the cranberry with the sweetness of the orange. Enjoy a...

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