Alicia Marie

Gingerbread Train {Wordless Wednesday}

This year instead of a Gingerbread House we bought a Gingerbread Train. The boys enjoyed decorating it with their Nana but liked eating the candy more! :)

Chocolate Coal Lumps {Recipe}

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 1 bag (10 oz) large marshmallows (5 cups) 8 cups Cocoa Puffs® cereal (from 11.8-oz box) 3 bags (12 oz each) semisweet chocolate chips or 36 oz (from two 24-oz packages) chocolate-flavored candy coating 3 tablespoons shortening Black sugar and/or black jimmies sprinkles Directions: Line 13×9-inch pan with foil. Spray with … Read more

Gluten-Free Crunchmaster Multi-Grain Crackers {Review and Giveaway}

We are not a gluten free household but with all the talk I’ve been hearing lately about how helpful gluten free diets are to children with special needs we might be headed in that direction. I was excited to try my first product that’s labeled gluten free when I sampled Crunchmaster Multi-Grain Crackers. I was … Read more

Outdoor Decorating With Sears

As I shared last week, we have never had a home with a place to decorate outside so I was really excited to head to Sears to get some outdoor Christmas decorations. There was a lot to choose from but I decided to buy three items to decorate the front of our home. Here’s a … Read more

10 Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Preschoolers

Stumped on what to put in your preschoolers stocking? Here are 10 ideas: 1) Candy (the obvious one) 2) Crafty Items (collage materials, crayons, stickers) 3) Toiletries (bath bubbles, toothbrush with their favorite character) 4) Undergarments (character underwear, socks) 5) Dress up jewelry 6) Cars and trains 7) Snacks (fruit snacks, chocolate chip granola bars) … Read more

{Bloggers} Sign Up For The Green Resolutions Giveaway Hop

The Green Resolutions Giveaway Hop is now open for blogger signups. This hop is hosted by Happy Mothering, Mama Chocolate and Purposeful Homemaking. The giveaway event starts on January 16th and each blogger that participates will feature a product that is “green” in some way (ie. eco-friendly, promote healthy living, handmade). This is a free … Read more

Advent Day #5

Our ornament from the Truth In The Tinsel ebook today was Mary. Jacob liked using the Elmer’s 3D Paint Pens to decorate her dress. After looking at the finished product we should have probably added hair so it looked like a girl but I think it still looks cute.