Christmas

15 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Men (Recommended by My Husband))

I’ve already shared a list of 20 tried-and-true gift ideas for men, but today I’m focusing on some less expensive items that are perfect for stockings.

Once again, I consulted John.

Most of these are things…

Holiday Gift Guides 2026: Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

I know it’s early to be thinking about Christmas.

Also, it’s not early.

The holiday season is barrelling toward us like a freight train and I’ve decided I can stare at it like a deer…

Gift Guide, Christmas, Holidays
Oct, 20, 2026

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…

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
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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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