Burnt Pancakes

Orange Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

By: Katie Fenske January 8, 2022January 8, 2022

Holiday Stuff, Yummy StuffFood & Drinks, Holidays/Events

At Christmas time, there is nothing better than gingerbread cookies. We live in southern California and have an orange tree that just explodes this time of year so one year I decided to add orange to a classic gingerbread cookie recipe. They were a hit and have since become one of my favorite cookies to…

Easy Baked Brie Wreath

By: Katie Fenske January 4, 2022January 4, 2022

Yummy StuffFood & Drinks

Over the Christmas holiday I made this baked brie wreath. There was something about the flakiness of the crescent roll, gooeyness of the brie and salty crunch of the bacon that sounded so delicious. It was so easy to make and the presentation was just lovely. I knew I wanted to share it with you…

Christmas Breakfast for Kids

By: Katie Fenske December 13, 2021December 13, 2021

Holiday Stuff, Kid Stuff, Yummy StuffFood & Drinks, Holidays/Events

We eat pancakes A LOT in our house. They are quick and easy to make (especially when you use a box pancakes mix) and all three of my boys will eat them. I thought it would be fun to make special pancakes for Christmas morning. I did a trial run earlier in December to make…

Christmas Games For Kids

By: Katie Fenske December 13, 2021December 13, 2021

Holiday Stuff, Kid StuffHolidays/Events

We love game night and Christmas time offers some of the best games. Check out the fun games I played with my kids this December. My kids are 4 and 7 (the 2 year old did not participate) but these games can be adapted for any age. Christmas Cup Stack The object of the game…

Easy Christmas Treats

By: Katie Fenske December 12, 2021December 12, 2021

Holiday Stuff, Yummy StuffHolidays/Events1 Comment

I love making holiday themed treats and these Christmas snacks were so fun to put together. Every ingredient can be bought at the grocery store and my kids devoured each one. The make the perfect platter for any holiday party too! Marshmallow Snowflakes What you will need: Small MarshmallowsLarge MarshmallowsToothpicks Take 8 toothpicks and add…

Unique Family Christmas Cards

By: Katie Fenske December 8, 2021November 26, 2024

Holiday StuffHolidays/Events3 Comments

It started back in 2013 when my husband finally caved and said that we could send a Christmas card but he said that if we were going to send one, it had to be unique.

Christmas Games for Family Game Night

By: Katie Fenske December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

Holiday Stuff, Kid StuffHolidays/Events

We love family game nights so this December I came up with some Charades and Pictionary cards to play with my boys. You can use these words/phrased to either act out or draw. Get these printable cards HERE Ideas: Caroling Deck the Halls Santa Claus is Coming to Town Santa Baby Silent Night All I…

The Ultimate Christmas Movie Bracket

By: Katie Fenske December 7, 2021December 7, 2021

Holiday StuffHolidays/Events, Printables

Recently, my husband and I had a very lengthy discussion about what we thought the top five Christmas movies are. With all the movies to choose from this can actually be a pretty tough list to create. There are classics that have proven the test of time like White Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life…

Easy Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses

By: Katie Fenske December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

Holiday Stuff, Kid StuffFood & Drinks, Holidays/Events

What do you do when you go to the store to get a gingerbread kit and the shelves are empty? You make them yourself out of graham crackers!!! I made these with my kids and they loved them. The materials are easy to get from your grocery store (I don’t do fancy recipes), the construction…

An Unlikely Tradition

By: Katie Fenske December 1, 2021December 2, 2021

Holiday Stuff, My StoriesHolidays/Events1 Comment

tra·di·tion | \ trə-ˈdi-shən noun 1. the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the act of being passed on in this way. Example: a Chewbacca Christmas ornament ***** Each year, our Christmas tree is topped with a six inch Star Wars Chewbacca ornament, the most unlikely tradition for this holiday season. …