Hi Reader- Every year my church kicks off the holiday season with a big dinner, and this year I got pulled into something fun. Instead of the usual soap & candle raffle prizes, I was asked to make edible gifts. (No complaints here.) I’ve been prepping all week, and now I’m deep in packaging mode before Friday. Here’s what’s up for grabs: Slow cooker chili, made & frozen Homemade pancake mix with cinnamon honey butter Sugar cookie dough, prepped & frozen, with sprinkles & cookie cutters...

Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! We kicked off the holiday season this afternoon with my cousin’s annual “Favorite Things” party. Everyone brings a favorite thing (this year’s budget was $10-15) and goes home with a pile of everyone else’s. I brought this cute little salt cellar filled with my favorite salt, plus these wipes that I've repurchased several times. If you need a gift idea under $15, steal mine. Now for this week’s dinners. It’s dark by 5:30, and my brain reads that as “pajamas and...

Hi Reader, Baked brie is one of those appetizers I could happily find an excuse to make all fall. Add some fruit or a toasted baguette for smearing, and it disappears pretty quickly around here. And once I’m making one appetizer, I usually start thinking about what else should go with it. So here are a few more favorites for your fall apps spread! Easy Fall Appetizers 30-minute Cheesy Garlic Bombs The Easiest Baked Brie Recipe Ever My Go-to Crockpot Meatballs for Fall The Cowboy Dip I Make...