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  • Egg Nog Muffins

    I had some extra egg nog, so I decided to create an egg nog muffin recipe of my own. These muffins rise very nicely, with wonderfully rounded tops. They’re not overly sweet, so they’re great spread with butter, jam, or even some cranberry chutney…and the Egg Nog Glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness on…

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  • Star of Wonder

    The star on this vintage ornament reminds me of the Star of Bethlehem…the star that led the Magi, or Wise Men, to Jesus. What a beautiful sight that star must have been! These verses in the Book of Matthew tell the story of the Magi’s journey to see the Messiah…

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  • Chocolate Peppermint Muffins with Peppermint Glaze

    Chocolate and peppermint is a great combination for the holidays! I was wanting to make a Christmasy kind of muffin, so I thought I’d experiment a little with chocolate and peppermint and I came up with this Chocolate Peppermint Muffin recipe. It’s very rich and chocolatey, with some mini semi-sweet chocolate chips added in for…

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  • All that Glitters: Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas with Ornaments

    I found some great ideas at Better Homes and Gardens for adding shimmer and shine to your holiday decorating with ornaments! If you want to add a special touch to your Christmas table or just make your living room a little more festive when guests arrive, there are lots of easy ways to do that!…

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  • Egg Nog Blondies

    I mentioned a few posts ago that I had finally purchased some eggnog this season and was wanting to try some new egg nog recipes. And this is the first one I decided to try…Egg Nog Blondies. I really didn’t know what to expect…but after tasting them, I can tell you they are really yummy…

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  • Holiday Peanut Butter Chocolate Meltaways

    If you’re looking for quick and easy recipes for holiday sweets, this is one you’ll want to try out! There are  just 4 simple ingredients: white chocolate (or vanilla) baking chips, dark chocolate (or semi-sweet chocolate) chips, creamy peanut butter, and coconut oil (or shortening). I like using coconut oil instead of shortening myself. Now…

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