Valentine’s time is the perfect time to go back to the tradition of writing letters to our loved ones. Nothing says I care about you more than getting a handwritten letter. Writing letters is a skill that we can pass down to our children and delight our family. Enjoy this beautifully designed free printable for…
One of the skills my mother taught me as a young child was how to cut circles and paper hearts by hand. All we had for papercrafts was a pair of scissors and a large dangerous-looking paper cutter. I learned how to cut beautiful symmetrical hearts every Valentine’s Day. After a lot of practice…
New Year’s Day special meal of sauerkraut and sausage quick and easy in your Instant Pot. Super simple dump, mix lock the lid Instant Pot Recipe. A traditional New Year’s Day recipe of pork and sauerkraut made super simple so you can enjoy the day. It is traditional in my family and in my husband’s…
Fresh homemade cranberry sauce relish is a classic side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Sweet and tangy with a deep beautiful red color that is the perfect look and delicious aroma smell for every holidaydinner. But you do not have to wait for the holidays as you can use fresh or frozen cranberries and…
New at Crafting A Family is my new Printable Christmas Planner to help you organize your Christmas entertaining. As is the case with Thanksgiving, the key to having an enjoyable Christmas for the host is a well-thought plan. In our house the past few Christmass, our family swells from 3 at home to 9. I…
In so many homes the classic green bean casserole with cream of mushroom soup is a tradition to serve for both Thanksgiving & Christmas. Creamy crunchy and full of green bean flavor. So simple to mix together it can be prepared the day ahead. However, this quick & easy casserole is perfect for any family…
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Featherlight Scones are light and packed with cinnamon. Cinnamon is a traditional fall spice and fragrance and I have added extra to this great recipe I found about 10 years ago. Cinnamon has been a favorite of our families for as long as I can remember. You may also like for breakfast (or in…
Piccalilli Canning Green Tomato Relish is a great way to preserve the abundance of your garden when the fall season is over. The green tomato piccalilli recipe is a favorite recipe in the collection of vintage recipes our family has been making for a long time. Piccalilli is a British staple and in the…
If crisp fall air and beautifully changing colored leaves remind you of savory bubbling chili on the stove, fall chili reminds me of my Grandmother Mable Landfear’s cornbread. Her traditional recipe from the early 1900s is easy, most, and simple to mix together. When you have a house full of little ones, our favorite box…
Easy Bread Machine White Bread Dough Recipe. Nothing makes a house feel like home other than having the smell of fresh bread baking. With our busy lives, you may not think you can have that warm fluffy bread ready for your family to eat. But you can with the convenience of a bread machine and…
You can make the best delicious homemade pizza dough in your bread machine. Using the dough cycle of the bread machine, in no time, you have the best fresh pizza dough. You will love making your own homemade pizza dough for Friday night pizza night. Dump in the ingredients in the bread machine pan &…