Holidays

Cinnamon Coffee Cake + Unbaked Cherry Cheesecake

Literally months ago a reader asked if I would post details about two of the recipes I mention most frequently here on my blog.

Today is the day!

Growing up, we only had Cinnamon Coffee Cake…

Happiest Thing Friday: Grace for the Outsider

Every Easter, I write about my faith here on the blog. And, every year, I feel nervous!

My life has been changed and I Peter 3:15 says: …always be prepared to answer anyone who asks…

Faith, Easter, Holidays
Apr, 03, 2026
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Christmas 2025 Debrief: What Worked and What I Want to Change for Next Year

Is it too late to post about Christmas? This is clearly a rhetorical question, since this is my blog and I get to choose what I post and I AM going to post about…

Christmas, Holidays
Jan, 21, 2026
25 Comments

Ginger Sparklers: A Beloved Christmas Recipe

A reader asked if I would post my recipe for Ginger Sparklers and since they are my all-time favourite cookie, I had to oblige!!!

I was going to tack this onto another post, but decided…

Christmas, Food
Jan, 03, 2026
27 Comments

Ideas for a Frugal-Friendly Christmas (It Can Still Feel Abundant!)

While things are decidedly more comfortable for us financially these days, we’ve had many Christmases—both in childhood and as a married couple—when money was tight.

And yet we’ve always tried to make Christmas feel abundant….

Christmas Recap 2025: Gift Edition

I know gift guides can be polarizing. Feel free to skip this post entirely if they’re not your thing. I happen to love looking at gift ideas—even if I never buy a single item…

Christmas, Holidays
Dec, 30, 2025
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We Had Ourselves a Merry Little Christmas (2025 Recap)

Another Christmas season is behind us. The lead up seems long and wonderful (and mildly stressful!) and then it feels like I blink and it’s all behind us. I think that’s why I struggle…