This post that answers the question What is the Best Christmas Gift for Girls: 5 Non Toy Ideas has been sponsored by James Avery.  What is the Best Christmas Gift for Girls Every year it never fails that family members always look to me to give them gift ideas for the girls. As much as it …

This Easy Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe was sponsored by Llano Estacado.  I’m all about keeping things light and substituting veggies for actual pasta during the warm months. But when the weather turns colder (or even snows in Texas), real pasta is a staple for dinner. And not just on busy weeknights either. I’m …

This post on How to Get Ready for Holiday Parties was sponsored by ApotheCARE.  How to Get Ready for Holiday Parties The holidays are here! And as our schedules are filling up with things like shopping and holiday meal prepping, there are even more opportunities to get together with friends and family. It seems each and every …

This easy recipe for German Chocolate Cookies with Cake Mix has all the flavor of German chocolate cake in individual portions! I’m a sucker for coconuts. It’s my favorite nut, my favorite flavor, and my favorite scent. I may or may not be guilty of wearing suntan lotion even during winter to get that coconut …

Whether you’re ready for them or not, the holidays are here. Only a couple of weeks past Thanksgiving and time feels like it’s on overdrive. At this point, the calendar is already starting to fill up faster than you can imagine as holiday parties, concerts, and dinners. Not that December isn’t busy for most families, …