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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Quick and Easy Treats for Every Occasion When love is in the air—or you just need a chocolate fix—Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are the answer. I was originally inspired to create this recipe by Valentine’s Day, but these sweet treats are perfect for any …read more

Easy and Affordable Last-Minute Peppermint Gifts You Can Make in Minutes

Easy and Affordable Last-Minute Peppermint Gifts You Can Make in Minutes

Easy and Affordable Peppermint Gifts You Can Make in Minutes Find Last-Minute Gift Ideas on Candy Cane Lane If the holiday season had an official flavor, it would undoubtedly be peppermint. Crisp, cool, and unmistakably festive, peppermint is as synonymous with December as jingle bells …read more

The All-In-One Cookie Dough 30 Variations!

The All-In-One Cookie Dough 30 Variations!

One Dough, Endless Delights: Your Ultimate Cookie Recipe The beauty of this cookie dough is in its versatility. This All-In-One Cookie Dough with 30 Variations allows you to create an entire assortment of holiday cookies with minimal effort, making it the perfect solution for busy …read more

How to Make Store-Bought Cookie Dough Taste Like Homemade

How to Make Store-Bought Cookie Dough Taste Like Homemade

How to Upgrade Store-Bought Cookie Dough to Taste Like Homemade   Store-bought cookie dough is a lifesaver when you’re short on time, but why settle for just “good” when you can easily make it great? With a few simple tweaks, you can transform that pre-made …read more

Cranberry Oatmeal Bars

Cranberry Oatmeal Bars

Turn Leftover Cranberry Sauce Into a Sweet Treat with These Oatmeal Bars! These cranberry oatmeal bars are the perfect blend of sweet and tart, with a satisfying chewiness that makes them irresistible. If you’re looking for a creative way to use up leftover cranberry sauce, …read more

Copycat Crackers – Raincoast Crisps

Copycat Crackers – Raincoast Crisps

Homemade Copycat Crackers: A Savvy Saver’s Delight Are you a fan of those fancy, flavorful (and expensive!) crisps you find in gourmet markets? You know, the ones that are the first to vanish from charcuterie boards at gatherings? The ones where there’s rain on the …read more

Ten Thoughtful Ideas for Mother’s Day that Won’t Break the Bank

Ten Thoughtful Ideas for Mother’s Day that Won’t Break the Bank

  Are you ready for Mother’s Day? In other words, are you ready to make Mom’s day truly special with this list of thoughtful ideas for Mother’s Day?    Make something with your own hands You don’t have to be a little kid for this to …read more

Easy Easter Egg Topiary

Easy Easter Egg Topiary

  Easy “Egg-straordinary” Craft to Welcome Spring The definition of Spring Fever is “a feeling of restlessness and excitement felt at the beginning of spring.”   Raise your hand if you’ve got Spring Fever. Ooh! I do, I do! Pick me, Pick me!   Maybe it’s …read more

Ribbon Bookmarks – An inexpensive and thoughtful handmade gift

Ribbon Bookmarks – An inexpensive and thoughtful handmade gift

  Are you looking for a personal, thoughtful gift? How about Ribbon Bookmarks? They’re an inexpensive and thoughtful handmade gift. Most every crafty person I know has a secret stash of bits and pieces of ribbon and fabric, old costume jewelry, buttons, baubles, bangles and …read more

Can you send happiness through the mail? Yes, you can!

Can you send happiness through the mail? Yes, you can!

  Have you ever thought of Mailing Candy Boxes? Or other fun things to send in the mail? Just imagine opening up your mail box and nestled among the bills and ads you find a brightly colored, fun surprise package. Just for you. Wouldn’t you …read more

The Diva’s Guide to Thoughtful, Creative (and inexpensive!) Hostess Gifts

The Diva’s Guide to Thoughtful, Creative (and inexpensive!) Hostess Gifts

  Being invited to a party is such a special gesture; bringing a hostess gift is always appreciated. Here are some classy ways to say ‘thank you” to the host. Find a thoughtful gift that’s meant for the host/hostess as a personal thank you and …read more