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Carrot soup is a decadent way to eat more veggies and warm yourself up on a cold winter day! Made with simple ingredients this recipe comes together in moments for a filling dinner the whole family will love. Pair with crusty bread or a salad for a meatless meal that hits the spot! This soup couldn't be easier to make. It is perfect for cooking a yummy soup for lunch or dinner on a budget and is a great way to get the family to eat more veggies. I love that this recipe freezes well for enjoying the leftovers on a later day. This post contains affiliate links. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of butter 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 6 cups of chopped carrots 2 cups of water 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup of half and half Pinch of salt and pepper Fresh parsley or thyme optional: 1 chopped stalk of celery Directions: Combine butter and oil in a large pot. Over medium heat, melt the butter then add the oni...

Magical Reindeer Food makes for the perfect last minute activity with the kids. Make this within a moments time and the memories will last for many years of what is sure to become a new tradition for your family on Christmas Eve! We are ready for time with family, lots of great food and of course, the arrival of Santa! This year, the kids and I are making this fantastic and fun Magical Reindeer Food to sprinkle on our lawn before we drift off to dream, complete with visions of Sugar Plums dancing in our heads. I made a lovely printable too, you can grab it for free, right here! Add this to the ziploc baggie you are going to store the food in and maybe share a few bags with neighborhood children, or any Christmas Eve Guests that believe in the magic of Christmas. Magical Reindeer Food Printable This is so easy to make. You can make it in a few different ways, depending on what you have on hand. You will need: 2 tablespoons of Quick Oats per 'serving' red a...

Cheesecake is one of those things in life that should be savored and shared. The creamy goodness of the dessert combined with the richness makes it a sweet treat that practically no one can resist! I have found 12 incredible cheesecake recipes to make this Christmas and I know you are going to find a few on this list that you can't wait to try! From Peppermint varieties to Pecan Pie Cheesecake, this list has something for everyone on it! No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Eggnog Cheesecake Candy Cane Cheesecake with a Sugar Cookie Crust Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls Raspberry Cheesecake Shooters Pecan Pie Cheesecake No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Gingerbread Pumpkin Cheesecake Santa Hat Peppermint Cheesecake Bars Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Easy Lemon Cheesecake Pie Which of these sounds like the cheesecake of your dreams? If you have a favorite cheesecake recipe, please do tell me all about it!

He's making a list and checking it twice, and the kids are losing their minds with the excitement of Santa's upcoming visit. To build on the fun of the Christmas festivities, I have found 6 Sweet Santa Crafts for my kids and I can't wait to share these ideas with you! These are easy and adorable ways to bring the fun of Santa into your craft time this holiday season! Santa's Sleigh Fingerprint Craft Santa Handprint Ornaments Santa Gift Tags Paper Santa Mason Jar Santa Santa's Face Ornaments Which of these crafts is your favorite? I think they are all as cute as can be, but I am crazy for the Santa Face ornaments!

I have been making a ton of ornaments this year. The kids think it is a lot of fun to get out the glue and the glitter and get creative! Well, let's be honest, I do too! My oldest has been making lots of cute things at school to bring home and share too! To keep up with the fun of creating at Christmas, I have 10 ideas to share with you from some of my favorite bloggers! All 10 of these are easy and adorable! I hope you get a chance to try them, or any of the ornaments I have made live on the Quirky Momma facebook page. Felted Wool Christmas Trees Sparkly Sequin Ornaments Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments Stacked Christmas Tree Ornaments Craft Stick Trees Pipe Cleaner Beaded Trees Glitter Clay Trees Easy Accordion Trees Noodle Popsicle Stick Trees Live Video Projects Etched Glass Jars Candy Cane Wreaths Popsicle Stick Ornaments Christmas Houses Toilet Roll Snowflakes Washi Tape Cards Toddler Christmas Tree Crafts ...

The countdown is on! We have less than 2 weeks til Christmas! I am planning my holiday menu and tablescape and have decided to try my hand at making napkin rings to add a little something special to the meal! I found 10 gorgeous ideas from some of my favorite bloggers and can't wait to share them with you! Felt Reindeer Napkin Rings by the Crafting Chicks Felted Acorn Napkin Rings by Nourish and Nestle Polka Dot Pearl Napkin Rings by Crafts by Amanda Glass Napkin Rings by Happy Hour Projects Holiday Tree Napkin Rings by Suzy's Sitcom Kid Made Santa Napkin Rings by Atta Girl Says Wood Slice Chalkboard Napkin Rings by The Happy Housie Furry Santa Napkin Rings by Cottage at the Crossroads Beaded Napkin Rings by Uncommon Designs Santa's Belly Napkin Rings by Crafts by Amanda These are all fantastic ideas! I think I like the polka dot pearl idea or the Santa's Belly napkin rings best! Which will you make for your holiday table? I thin...

Christmas is near and that means it is time to get your ugly sweaters out and wear them with pride!  This year is the first year in the history of my marriage that my husband is excited about cold weather, because he has the coolest ugly sweater of them all to rock for the holidays! Ugly Sweaters for the holidays come in all shapes, sizes and degrees of horrible. From the standard bells and snowman variety to awesome cat lady displays and a glimpse at galaxies far away. Here are some of my favorite Ugly Sweaters to Make this Holiday Season. Christmas Mantle Ugly Sweater by Lovely Etc Purr-fect Ugly Sweater Style T Shirt by The Crafty Blog Stalker Photo Ugly Sweater by A Girl and a Glue Gun DIY Star Wars Ugly Christmas Sweater by Clever Pink Pirate Santa Baby Maternity Ugly Sweater by Swoodson Says Rudolph Ugly Sweater for Kids by One Artsy Mama Meowy Christmas Ugly Sweater by Crafting in the Rain Gaudy Ugly Sweater by Clever Pink Pirate Kitty Christ...

The holidays are near and it is time to start planning for all of the yummy treats you will make and share. This year I have the easiest fudge recipe to share with you. It only requires 2 ingredients and a few moments of your time. This recipe is perfect for anyone, any time! It can be whipped up to share or to satisfy a craving when it strikes! I loved the simplicity of this recipe. You can of course add in other ingredients if you like, but it only requires two common pantry staples and a few moments of time to prepare. The hardest part of making this recipe is waiting on it to harden! If you click one of these affiliate links and purchase, I will earn a small commission. Ingredients: One can of sweetened condensed milk One bag of chocolate chips. I used milk chocolate chips , but you can use any kind you like! In a small saucepan combine the condensed milk and the chocolate chips, over a low-medium setting melt until the chocolate chips stir smooth. This will...

This post contains affiliate links. If you have a walking dead fan on your shopping list, you are in the right spot. I have found 25 Awesome gifts that they will love to receive! From apparel to fabric by the yard, this list has something for everyone! I think these are pretty fun ideas. I am loving the zombie slippers! I know a few guys who would adore the Zombie Apocolypse Survival Kit. No matter which gift you choose, your going to make someone really happy! Clothes Long Sleeve Infected Hands T-Shirt Fight the Dead Fear the Living Hoodie Walking Dead Pajama Pants Logo Faces T-Shirt Keep Calm Walking Dead T-Shirt Walking Dead Women's Socks For Him Limited Edition Walking Dead Bic Lighters Mens Walking Dead Ball Cap Negan's Bat Lucille For Her Michonne Katana Sling Bag Walking Dead Charm Bracelet Walker Bait Bracelet Ready for War Fabric by the Yard For the Home Color Morphing Mug Dead Hand...