Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! Once again, my sweet Momma, Sister and I are cooking and preparing for Thanksgiving. I don't consider it a chore but a treasured time spent with my 2 best friends!

We are cooking chicken hens instead of turkey, pies, cornbread dressing, broccoli casserole, and more! Oh, boy, the kitchen smells good... I so wish I could share the wonderful aroma with you all!

We are fixing many of the traditional dishes that have been in our family for generations. While preparing the food, so many memories flood my mind of such precious times that I wish I could go back to so I could hold onto loved ones who are not with us! Those memories are one of the things I am so thankful for this holiday season!

What a blessing it is to be surrounded by my family, looking around that table and seeing everyone's faces. Thank you, Lord! As we celebrate Thanksgiving and gather with family & friends...let us be thankful for one another, enjoy one another, love one another, treasure one another...and let us always be grateful for the One that saved us all...Jesus...the abundance of God, and may His love fill your heart this holiday season to come!

I pray all of you can gather with the ones you love. I wanted to personally thank you all. I am grateful to have met so many wonderful friends!

My prayer this Thanksgiving is that God will bless us with HIS joy, hope, peace, and love! May we all give thanks in all we do and be grateful for what we have, giving thanks for God's many wonderful blessings!

I hope you all have a Blessed, Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to You All!

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! Just busy in the kitchen with my Momma & Sister cooking and preparing for family coming in. The pies are made, and the turkey is in the oven as we speak. We are fixing many dishes that have been in our family for years...my Ma-Ma's(Grandmother) Cornbread Dressing, my Aunt's Brocolli Casserole, my dish that is requested each year...southern country casserole, and always a crowd pleaser Green Bean Casserole. So many fixings and the kitchen smells amazing. I wish there was a way I could share that with you all too!

What a blessing it is to be surrounded by my family. Looking around that table and seeing everyone's faces, I am so thankful! As we celebrate Thanksgiving and gather with family & friends...let us be thankful for one another, enjoy one another, love one another, treasure one another...and let us always be grateful for the One that saved us all...Jesus...the abundance of God, and may His love fill your heart this holiday season to come!

I pray all of you can gather with the ones you love. I wanted to personally thank you all. I am grateful to have met so many wonderful friends through this blog and on social media! Your sweet comments and emails make it fun to do this for you all!

This Thanksgiving...May you all be blessed by the joy of sharing the wonderful gift of God's love. May we all give thanks in all we do and be grateful for what we have, giving thanks for God's many wonderful blessings! I hope you all have a Blessed, Happy Thanksgiving!

Baking the Year Off Right🍜

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Welcome to the New Year, friends. A new start to a new year is a chance to hit the refresh button and begin anew, and I hope baking will play a role in it... because I have found some really fun kitchen gadgets, decor, fashion, and tools that will make it fun and stylish! What will you bake in 2022? I've included a new favorite recipe as well that my family loves. So, I hope something here has caught your eye, possibly made you hungry, or maybe even gotten you to pull out a mixing bowl. Happy baking & Happy New Year to you all!  

RAZ Imports Sweets Scale Ornament
***Oh, so cute and minty, which I love!***

The Pioneer Woman Gingham Grey 12-Piece Dinnerware Set
***Farmhouse decor is a favorite of mine since we are a farm family!***

Chantal Induction 21 Steel 2.5 qt SaucePan with Tempered Glass Lid, Brushed Stainless Steel
***NON-Aluminum Cookware is a must for me, since losing my Ma-Ma from Alzheimer's. Aluminum has been linked as a possible cause of this horrible disease.***

KitchenAid KHMB732ER Cordless Hand Mixer, 7 Speed, Empire Red
***Comes in 6 other colors. I own this mixer in white and I love it. It is so convenient when you want to whip up a quick batch of cookies. I was able to make a double batch of Oatmeal Cookies and the mixer was still fully charged when I finished. One of my go-to tools in my kitchen. I do own the KitchenAid 5-Qt. Stand Mixer and I love it too. They are both very helpful in our kitchen!***

Aarti Sequeira - My Family Recipe Journal: With Prayers & Scriptures
***This looks like a wonderful way to preserve precious family recipes, collect and pass on family recipes (and memories!) for years to come!!! Another wonderful recipe & devotional book is Abby Turner - The Living Table: Recipes and Devotions for Everyday Get-Togethers... check out my review of this book HERE and buy it HERE! I was gifted this book from DaySpring and it has some amazing fun recipes and wonderful devotionals to bring us all closer together just simply by gathering at the table and enjoying good food. I love the recipe for Abby's Creamed Chicken Biscuit Bowls... they are so good!!!***

Lareina Ceramic Mixing Bowls for Kitchen, 3-Piece Large Colorful Serving Bowls,4.25/2/0.5 Qt Deep Microwaveable Nesting Bowl, Stackable and Functional
***Fun, cute, and pastel... remind me of Spring! These bowls are delightful, colorful and can add a splash of color to your countertops.***

KitchenAid KSM5SSBQB 5QT SS Stand Mixer Bowl, 5 quart, Quilted Stainless Steel
***I personally own this fun quilted bowl and it is so nice! It cleans easily. I was in need of two and this bowl works great!***

KitchenAid KFE5T Tilt-Head Flex Edge Beater
***Own this and love it. It's like a windshield wiper but for cooking. It scraps the bowl so well and mixes the ingredients really good too! A must for any baker who owns the KitchenAid 5-Qt. Stand Mixer!***

Foruisin Personal Blender, Smoothie Maker Blender, Personal Smoothie Mixer, USB Rechargeable Smoothie Blender, Mini Blender for Shakes and Smoothies
***This looks like a great on-the-go blender.***

Martha Stewart Collection Heart Pie Dish
***A cute dish to use for Valentine's Day! Bake a delicious pie, savory quiche or cute cobbler in this stoneware dish from the Martha Stewart Collection, a fun heart shape for a creation filled with love. Dishwasher & Microwave Safe***

DII Home Sweet Farmhouse Collection Kitchen Apron
***A customer review... "Beautiful Apron For A Great Price! As soon as I opened the package I knew it was the farmhouse apron I had been looking for! The colors are vibrantly soft and the material seems to be of great quality. I haven't worn it yet, but I did wash it with colors on a normal load and hung it to dry, and all is still intact and beautiful as ever! I can't wait to try it out"***

Primitives by Kathy Modern Farmhouse Nesting Kitchen Canister Jars with Wood Airtight Lids, White Stoneware Rustic Contemporary Container Decor for Flour Sugar Coffee Tea Storage, Set of 3
***A set of three rounded stoneware canisters. Set includes small, medium, and large canisters and lends respective debossed "Dream Big," "Love Much" and "Live Simply" sentiments in slate gray text across a solid band at top of each white canister. Each canister has a wooden lid with a plastic seal. Canisters are microwave, oven, dishwasher, and food safe. This set makes a perfect addition to a farmhouse aesthetic and coordinates well with other pieces in the collection!***

Baxter Kitchen Cart
***This kitchen cart is designed to provide ample workspace and set a stylish tone in any kitchen. It includes details found in custom kitchens, from ornate turned legs to two spacious open, slotted storage shelves. With a convenient towel rod, and two large drawers to keep tools close at hand, this modern kitchen island provides ample storage for all your cooking needs. Heavy-duty locking casters help move this work island into just the right location. It is a beautiful greenish-gray color with a Farmhouse Chic look and style!***

kate spade new york Printed Long Sleeve Pajama Set in Festive Cake Print
***I receive these for my birthday and they are so pretty in pink and very cozy. A great pajama set for anyone who enjoys baking or for someone who has a sweet tooth or just loves cake!!!***

Martha Stewart Collection Hello Sunshine 3-Pc. Container Set
***Serve, store or share with this sunny set from Martha Stewart Collection, three containers in cheery colors. The lids are perfect for saving leftovers or for taking to a potluck.***

**🍜**My family's Stewed Apple recipe**🍜**

~Stewed Apples Recipe~

Indulge in sweet and savory flavor with Stewed Apples. They’re the perfect healthy treat made with just 2 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes! My family loves this side dish!

First up, you need as many ripe and ready apples you want, depending on how much you want to make. Remember they do cook down so you will need more than you think. You can use any variety! I always use honeycrisp and fuji.

Cut the apples evenly into bite-sized pieces. You can keep or remove the peel — up to you! I always remove the peeling. I do know that the peel is packed with gut-healthy fiber, so whatever you prefer.

Place the apples in a large pot. Set it over low heat and simmer. Cook, slowly until the apples are fork-tender. It should take about 15 - 20 minutes.

Finally, add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or as much as you like to complete the stewed apples!

Serve and enjoy either warm or cold. You can enjoy them alone or on ice cream, yogurt, or oats! I love them just by themselves! A sweet treat that is guilt-free and healthy... so good!

Apple Peelers, Cadrim Apple Corer Slicer Peeler Potato Peelers，3 In 1 Stainless Steel Blades Pear Peeler, Apple Peelers Corer Slicer with 4 Suction Cups

Happy Baking!

~Blessings for the Day ✞o Encourage your Life~

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A Dash of Love in the Kitchen

Hello Ladies, I hope you all had a blessed weekend. My heart has been with everyone affected by the winter's storms last week. We got 12 plus inches of snow here, along with freezing temperatures but we are slowly starting to melt. I have family and friends in Texas that are thankfully safe and well, but it so sad to see all the troubles others are facing. I pray God will be with them and help them through this time! I also hope you all are safe and warm! 

Needless to say, being snowed in means a lot of cooking at home, and I just came across a really cute line of retro kitchen appliances and it brightened my day! I just wanted to share it with you all. Dash appliances are stylish and look like something you would see in your grandmother's kitchen. There are so many cute items from this brand I couldn't stop adding them to my wish list! These adorable appliances will make cooking in the kitchen fun and colorful! Below you can see 16 of my favorites and I may have picked a lot in mint since that is my favorite color. Dash appliances do come in several colors, it just depends on the piece you pick. So have fun shopping and cooking with these colorful appliances and remember to add the secret ingredient...a dash of love! Had to do that pun! Enjoy shopping this sweet brand! 

1. Dash Bunny Waffle Maker - Amazon

2. Dash Go Everyday Mixer - PASTEL BLUE - Amazon
Dash Go Everyday Mixer - Macy's

3. Dash Chef Series Immersion Hand Blender - Amazon

4. Dash Tasti Crisp Electric Air Fryer Oven Cooker - Amazon
Dash Tasti-Crisp™ 2.6-Qt. Air Fryer Express - Macy's

5. Dash Turbo Popcorn Maker - Amazon
Dash Fresh Popcorn Maker - Macy's

6. Dash Everyday Nonstick Electric Griddle - Amazon
Dash Everyday 10" x 20" Griddle - Macy's

7. Dash Mini Rice Cooker Steamer with Removable Nonstick Pot - Amazon

8. Dash Quest Countertop Blender - Amazon

9. Dash Toaster, 2 Slice - Amazon
Dash Clear View 2 Slice Toaster - Macy's

10. Dash Deluxe Rapid Egg Cooker - Amazon
Dash Deluxe Egg Cooker - Macy's

11. Dash Mini Toaster Oven - Amazon

12. Dash Mini Pie Maker - Macy's

13. Dash Everyday Stainless Steel Bread Maker - Amazon

14. Dash Citrus Juicer Extractor - Amazon
Dash Citrus Juicer - Macy's

15. Dash Smart Store Compact Electric Hand Mixer - Amazon
Dash Smart Store Compact Hand Mixer - Macy's

16. Dash DIC700AQ 2-in-1 Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet + Popsicle Maker - Amazon

There are several other cute Dash Appliances available at Macy's & Amazon. Click on these store links for more options.

And while you are waiting for things to cook, you could watch a Hallmark movie about baking! Hallmark is always stirring up fun movies and here are just a few...

~Blessings for the Day ✞o Encourage your Life~ 

Have a Sweet Day!

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Baked with Love💕💕💕Sweet Treats & Baking Accessories You’ll Love for Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is just 2 weeks away, so you know what that means... Sweet Treats & Baking. It is snowing here and when it’s cold outside there is nothing better than staying in and baking? I usually make Valentine's Day cookies. The smell of fresh-baked cookies on a cold winter day makes me always feel warm inside. This is such a fun activity to do together! I am sharing a recipe at the bottom of this post. It is my family's traditional sugar cookies that we use for several holidays throughout the year! They are always so hard to resist. I have also found some great items that I believe will make baking fun and wonderful gifts as well! Enjoy and start baking something sweet this Valentine's Day!💕 

1. Valentine's Day Melamine Nesting Food Storage Containers, Set of 3

2. Nordic Ware Cast Bundt Bakeware Tiered Heart, 12-Cup

3. Hearts Oven Mitt

4. Nordic Ware Double Chocolate Bundt Cake Mix - Available in 3 other flavors

5. Sweet & Simple Cookbook

6. Nostalgia Retro Chocolate Fondue Fountain

7. Wilton Valentine Sprinkles Dessert Decorating Set, 8-Count

8. Wilton 3 Piece Hearts Cutter Set

9. Mud Pie Door Knob Sugar Bowl

10. Wilton Heart Silicone Baking Cups, 12 Count

11. Nordic Ware Seasonal Collection Conversational Heart Pan

12. Made With Love Cotton Apron

13. Red Heart Love Pie Dish

14. Valentine's Day Two-Tier Heart Server

15. Valentine's Day Kitchen Towels, Set of 3

16. 2-Qt. Cast Iron Love Casserole

Sugar Cookie Recipe:

INGREDIENTS
1¼ cups soft butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
5 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
½ cup milk

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat until fluffy.
Stir together dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. If the dough is sticky, add flour to handle.
Roll ¼" thick on well-floured pastry cloth; cut. Place bake-on decorations on cookies. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet in moderate oven (375°) 8 minutes. Cool on racks.

Confectioners Frostings: 

INGREDIENTS
3 cups Confectioners Sugar
1 Tablespoon Light Corn Syrup
2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened
3 Tablespoons Hot Water

In a small mixing bowl beat together sugar, corn syrup, butter, and water until smooth. If frosting is too thick additional water may be added. The perfect powdered sugar icing recipe you've been looking for is right here. Use this powdered sugar icing on Christmas or any Holiday sugar cookie recipes.

~Blessings for the Day ✞o Encourage your Life~ 

Have a Sweet Baking Day!

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Hallmark ⏰Countdown to Christmas 🎄Movie Watch Party!

'Tis the season in the month of July for watching your favorite Christmas movies! So, why not have a Hallmark Movie Watch Party with your Family and Friends or start planning & preparing for one in December! So, Make it A Party with the Christmas in July Movie Countdown! Don't miss 25 holiday movies in a row on the Hallmark Channel starting tonight...Friday, July 17 at 8pm/7c.

Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe

Christmas Under Wraps

Hallmark Countdown to Christmas: Have a Very Merry Movie Holiday- Pre-Order Yours Today

First the planning...

❆❆❆ Bake Christmas Cookies with your Hallmark favorite Lacey Chabert (The Sweetest Christmas) or Jill Wagner (Christmas Cookies) movie on in the background.❆❆❆

The Sweetest Christmas

Christmas Cookies

Mud Pie Christmas Cookie Cutter Set of 4

Abbey Gift Red Recipe for Xmas Cheer Mixing Bowl

Mud Pie Vintage Inspired Santa Platter Cookie Plate

Ann Clark Cookie Cutters 7-Piece Christmas Cookie Cutter Set with Recipe Booklet, Snowflake, Star, Christmas Tree, Gingerbread Man, Angel, Leaping Reindeer and Candy Cane

Made in the USA!

A Cookie Cutter Christmas

❆❆❆Put up some Christmas lights,
Decorate a Tree 🎄, and put up other Holiday Decor!❆❆❆

I get all my Christmas lights at Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland. I just love shopping from this store for many reason, but the main reason is because of their store motto 

"Enjoy CHRISTmas, It's HIS Birthday! 

Enjoy Life, It's HIS Way!!". 

They also include with every purchase a pamphlet on the salvation message! It just feels good to support good people!

Lights play a big part in a celebration of Christmas. Bronner’s has and assortment of lighted products that includes miniature lights, LED lights, lighted treetops, bubble lights, and night lights as well as C7 and C9 bulbs and cords, and replacement bulbs. So let your lights shine bright!

Grandis Fir Christmas Trees with Dual Light Color Function

Christmas at Pemberley Manor

Mud Pie Small Tin Holiday Buckets

P. Graham Dunn Most Wonderful Time of The Year Christmas 10 x 15.5 Wood Skid Pallet Wall Plaque Sign

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

❆❆❆Finish with a food table to snack on while watching the movies, and with that, the scene is set and it feels like Christmas!❆❆❆

Hallmark Christmas Movies Farmhouse Sign

Best Christmas Party Ever

Mud Pie Santa Chip N' Dip Server

Mud Pie Christmas Holiday Whimsi Dip Bowl Set

Benson Mills Christmas Village Fabric Printed Tablecloth

(Reminded me of the Towns in Hallmark Christmas Movies... maybe Evergreen perhaps!)

Christmas In Evergreen: Letters To Santa

Christmas Throw Pillow Cover, 18 x 18 Inch Winter Holiday Rustic Farmhouse Cushion Case for Sofa Couch Set of 4

“Merry Christmas” Banner Wall Décor

Now for the fun part... 

❆❆❆Gather with your family and friends in person or virtually and let the Christmas celebration begin!
And, of course, put on your favorite Christmas PJs or Ugly Sweater!❆❆❆

Pajama Gram Family Christmas Pajamas Peanuts Gang

Pajama Gram Color Me Christmas Cookies Cotton Jersey Matching Family Pajamas

Munki Munki Ladies’ Flannel Popcorn Pink PJ Set

Women's Cute Ugly Christmas Sweater

Daisysboutique Men's Holiday Snowman Santa Snowflakes Sweater

Blizzard Bay Girls Ugly Chrismas Sweater

Blizzard Bay Boys Santa Christmas Tree Ugly Sweater As Seen in Miss Christmas!

Miss Christmas

You can find more Ugly Christmas Sweater that I have featured in older posts. Click Here, Here, Here, and Here!

Ugly Christmas Sweater worn by Candace Cameron Bure in Switched for Christmas

Switched for Christmas

❆❆❆Make Your Own Hallmark Christmas Movie and We'll Tell You Which One to Watch Quiz. Click Here to Play.❆❆❆

❆❆❆Grab a fluffy white throw and pretend you’re watching on a blanket of white snow!❆❆❆

Decorative Extra Soft Faux Fur Blanket

❆❆❆Eat or String Popcorn!🍿❆❆❆


Mud Pie Santa Belt Bowl


Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Sea Salt Popcorn, 1.25 Ounce Bag (Pack of 12)

❆❆❆Decorate Christmas Cookies together... Yum!❆❆❆

Wilton Holiday Sprinkles 4-Pack

Hallmark Holiday Collection - A Very Merry Mix-Up, The Christmas Ornament,
Hitched For the Holidays, Come Dance With Me

❆❆❆Exchange & Share Christmas Recipes!❆❆❆

The Cozy Christmas Movie Cookbook: Mouthwatering Food to Enjoy During Your Favorite Holiday Films - Pre-Order Yours Today!

Paper Frenzy Nostalgic Red Truck with Tree Holiday Recipe Cards - Pack of 25 Double Sided

These recipe cards reminded me of Christmas in Evergreen and the Classic Red Truck that we all have grown to Love!

Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament 2018 Year Dated, All-American Trucks 1954 Mercury M-100, Metal

Hallmark Keepsake Ornament 2018 Year Dated, Christmas in Evergreen Chris Kringle Kitchen Diner

Christmas In Evergreen

Santa Mrs. Claus Secret Recipe Red 15 x 8 Stoneware Holiday Dishes Set of 2

Mud Pie Reindeer Recipe Card Cookie Plate Set, One Size, White/Red

❆❆❆Play Hallmark Channel BINGO❆❆❆

How to play Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie Bingo

YOU’LL NEED:
❆Hallmark Channel Bingo cards – Download these simple versions and find instructions on how to play *HERE*.
❆Candy, stickers, or markers to keep track
❆Your favorite Hallmark Channel holiday movie on TV
❆Someone to watch with

❆❆❆Be sure to check out my Sister's Blog It's A Wonderful Movie for the Ultimate 2020 Christmas Movie TV Schedule, so you don’t miss your favorites!❆❆❆

❆❆❆Decorate Christmas Ornaments!❆❆❆


Bucilla Hallmark Felt Ornament Kit, 4", Snow Much Fun


The Christmas Ornament

Hallmark Christmas Movies Scavenger Hunt

❆❆❆Get Hallmark Movies Now and Binge Watch Christmas Movies Anytime!❆❆❆

So, what are we waiting for?! Let’s get ready and settle in for many happy weeks in July full of Hallmark Christmas movie watching! Let's put a little more Happy in the Happiest Season of all... CHRISTMAS!

In order to have a watch party, it may require some supplies. Here are more suggestions that you might need to make your celebration Merry & Bright!

Holly Merry Christmas Oval Plates 8ct

Holly Merry Christmas Guest Towels 16ct

Holly Merry Christmas Cups 8ct

Large Holly Tumblers 25ct

Most Wonderful Time Dessert Plates 18ct

Most Wonderful Time Cups 18ct

Most Wonderful Time Table Cover

Friends of Santa Tableware Kit for 32 Guests

Movie Party Paper Dinner Plates - 8 Ct.

Movie Party Paper Cups

Movie Party Beverage Napkins Red

~Blessings for the Day ✞o Encourage your Life~

Have Fun Watching & Merry Joyous Christmas
in July Everyone!

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