Here are three of our favorite cookie recipes for the Christmas season. These yummy treats are always included in our Christmas cookie tins that we give away to family and friends. And they are always a hit! Enjoy and Merry Christmas! Magic Bars: The Ultimate Christmas Cookie! Magic Bars are the ultimate Christmas Cookie. They are rich and decadent … [Read more...]
Louisiana Christmas Table Setting
Hey guys! I'm so excited to share my Christmas table setting with y'all! But first, I thought I would let y'all know what has been going on with us in the last few months. So around the end of the summer, my sisters and I made a commitment to post consistently on our Instagram account to help build a larger audience for our blog, Life Full and … [Read more...]
How to Brine a Turkey
Hey y'all! I thought I would share the recipe for the turkey brine we did at Thanksgiving in case y'all needed inspiration for your Christmas dinner! It takes a little bit of work and planning ahead, but oh my goodness, it is so worth it! Turkey has a tendency to dry out, but this brine will insure a juicy, flavorful bird for your holiday … [Read more...]
Christmas Hoop Wreath
Hey guys! I hope y'all are having a blessed season preparing to celebrate the Incarnation of Jesus! I can't believe how quickly Christmas is approaching! My husband and I have had to really fight for joy during this season, as we have experienced a lot of loss this year. I normally do a LOT of decorating for Christmas, and I absolutely love … [Read more...]
Advent
I feel like the worst possible person to be speaking about Advent. First of all, we did not celebrate Advent in the church tradition of our youth. The first time I became familiar with the wreath and the candles was not long ago when we added them into our Christmas season practices at our church. I remember there was a video series that played … [Read more...]
Simmered Fall Punch
Hey y'all! Well, it's the day after Thanksgiving and I am just now getting this published! =( But I know several people who are celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend, so hopefully this recipe will still serve as inspiration for celebrating friends, family, food and the abundance of blessings in our lives. We just want to express our heart felt … [Read more...]