Recipes and crafts for each seasonal holiday
If you’ve ever wanted to make Strawberry Pretzel Salad but dreaded the hours of waiting for the Jell-O to firm up, this recipe is for you. I’m going to show you the quick-set ice bath method that gets your topping ready in about 10 minutes, and walk you through every layer so it comes out…
Jello eggs for Easter are one of those traditions that, once you start, you simply cannot stop. Every year, my kids looked forward to these as much as all the Easter candy. Jello eggs are colorful, jiggly, fun to make, and, honestly, irresistible. All you need is your favorite Jell-O flavors and a set of…
Have fun this Easter with your kids making super easy bunny ear Easter Cupcakes. Start with a box mix to make the cupcake mix super easy and spend your time with the kids decorating with sprinkles and fun bunny ear tippers. Make a simple buttercream frosting that will have you asking for a second cupcake….
When you picture the classic dishes on your Thanksgiving table, Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows are usually right there in the middle. This is the kind of side dish that brings back cherished memories of holidays with the people we love. Tender sweet potatoes get coated in a buttery brown sugar and maple…
This spiral ham in the crockpot cooks low and slow in a brown sugar pineapple glaze until it is tender and juicy all the way through. Pineapple rings and bright red cherries hold on with whole cloves, so it looks like a holiday centerpiece the minute you lift the lid. It takes about 25 minutes…
If you are looking for a fun Easter craft to make with your preschooler or toddler you can not go wrong with making these cute peeps houses. Your kids and you will have so much fun decorating a little house for your Easter marshmallow peeps. Making these adorable peeps houses is a fun edible peep…
If you love cake, and love cake batter and love cake batter dips you will love serving this fun easy dip on your next Charcuterie Dessert Board. The sprinkles in the Funfetti Cake mix dip add color and fun to this smooth creamy fruit and dessert dip. And all you had to say is “Cake”…
This post has been updated with new photos, improved instructions, and additional tips in February 2026. These easy St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes from a cake mix are the perfect way to celebrate with your family! Light, fluffy green cupcakes topped with creamy homemade buttercream frosting and festive sprinkles make a magical treat that kids and…
A beautiful, delicious heart shaped red velvet chocolate cake that your family will think you got at the bakery. Make one at home so easily with 2 heart cake pans and a red velvet box cake mix. Wow, give your family or loved one with this spectacular cake for a birthday, Valentine’s Day, Sweetest Day,…
Take a bit of creamy dreamy homemade old fashioned chocolate fudge and you will be transported to your childhood. Maybe you first tasted chocolate fudge at the country fair or a trip to Amish country, but why wait for a special trip when you can make the same delicious chocolate fudge right at home in…
Red velvet heart cake mix cut-out cookies are so easy to make using only 3 ingredients. Start with a red velvet box cake mix. Mix and roll out the dough. Let your kids help with the cookie cutters for a beautiful heart shape and let the kids add the cute sprinkles. Delicious soft puffy cookies…
This beautiful delicious easy Chocolate Mocha Angel Food Cake is light fluffy and rich in chocolate mocha flavor. A special dessert for a Valentine’s Day dessert or any special occasion. Angel Food Cake is an American invention. Light as a cloud that the Angels would sit on. Start with a box cake mix so you…
The traditional Easter basket is not complete without homemade chocolate Easter Bunnies. A fun easy craft to make with your kids. Learn how to make DIY Chocolate Easter Candy. All you need is a cute bunny and Easter egg molds and chocolate melting wafers. My kids have always loved to get out of the chocolate molds…
Ginger molasses cookies are soft in the middle with a little crunch on the outside, and they taste like gingerbread in cookie form. Dip them in white chocolate and add holiday sprinkles, and you have a Christmas cookie that looks like it came from a bakery. The dough chills for just 15 minutes, and the…
French toast is a beloved breakfast for every day, weekends, and even holidays. Everything you need to make a filling breakfast you already have in your kitchen. French Toast is so easy to make and the whole family will love the fluffy breakfast smothered in maple syrup. You will also love this recipe with fresh…
Teach Your Children the Importance of Giving Everyone says that it’s better to give than to receive. But, it can be easy to lose sight of this during the holiday season, especially for kids. So much of the Christmas season is focused on toys and presents, kids tend to catch a case of the gimmies….
Start making Grinch Crinkle Cookies decorated with sprinkles and these soft chewy Grinch-y green cookies will become a family Christmas Baking tradition. Have this sweet cookie treat ready when you gather the family for a Grinch movie night. Growing up watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas was a family tradition, that and Rudolph and A…
Snowball cookies are soft, and buttery, melt in your mouth, covered with powdered sugar, and a hint of crunch from the chopped pecans. A traditional Christmas cookie is made each year during holiday baking. While many families make snowball cookies during a fun weekend of Christmas baking, the melt-in-your-mouth cookies are great all year long….
Free Thanksgiving Dinner Cookbook Thanksgiving is a special time of the year when we start thinking of sharing a special time with family and friends. We gather together and plan together to make a family traditional reunion special for the young and old alike. Turkey Calculator at the bottom of the post! If you are…
Simple 3 ingredients homemade Rice Krispies Treats with cookie cutters to make the How the Grinch Stole Christmas Design. A Grinch movie theme recipe with the classic flavor, cute Christmas sprinkles, and the classic green color. Sprinkles with green, pink, hearts, trees, and snowflakes match the cookie cutter shapes of Santa, Christmas Trees, and Snow Fakes….