Alicia Marie 
In the October issue of Food Network Magazine, now on newsstands nationwide, our editors dream up fun, no-mess ideas for decorating holiday pumpkins. We used gumdrops, candy corns, marshmallows, cotton candy, M&Ms and royal icing to make pumpkins as cute as they are creepy. The best part? Some of the designs require little or no carving, … Read more
(Disclosure: I received free tickets to Dixie Stampede where this picture was taken but I purchased this picture with my own money.)
(Disclosure: I received a free trip to Branson, Missouri and while I was there stayed at Thousand Hills Golf Resort courtesy of the resort. All thoughts are my own.) After a long day of traveling, nothing feels better than coming back to the hotel room and relaxing before falling asleep in a nice comfy bed. … Read more
Ingredients 6 large tart apples (Pippin or Granny Smith) 1/3 cup sugar, or 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons tapioca starch 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Generous pinch salt 3 tablespoons cold butter Topping 1/2 cup sweet white rice flour 1/2 cup millet flour 1/2 cup tapioca … Read more
(Disclosure: I received pieces from Maclaren Baby, picnic essentials, and a gift card but all thoughts are my own.) My family recently enjoyed a beautiful picnic in the park on a sunny Fall day. We used items from the Maclaren Baby line from the UK in honor of the Royal baby. This just goes to … Read more
Looking to do a pumpkin craft with your kids? Check out this cute craft Lucas made at school! All you have to do is paint round pasta pieces orange and a few mostacholi pasta pieces green, let the paint dry, and then glue them on to a pumpkin shaped piece of paper. (Luke’s teacher used … Read more
(Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book but all thoughts are my own.) Recent studies have shown that just saying “thank you” is proven to boost health and happiness —promoting a stronger immune system, lowering blood pressure, even helping you sleep. And besides being good for you, saying thanks just got easier with 50 Ways to … Read more
Apple picking is one of my favorite things to do as a family during the Fall. This year we headed back to Jonamac Orchard in Malta, Illinois. Jonamac has a great choice of apples but we head to this one mostly for their doughnuts. They are served warm and are absolutely amazing. They are so … Read more