This post may contain affiliate links (marked with an *). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read our privacy policy here. Advent calendars are a fun way to ring in the Christmas season. They used to be just homemade but now you can find almost anything in an Advent calendar. Below are 19 of the best food & drink Advent calendars. I love all the ones below and can’t to get one for myself!  1. 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar Gift Box My Mom loves Cheryl’s cookies and we have ordered them for her many times. I love this smaller Advent calendar gift box. It’s a nice treat to share…

This post may contain affiliate links (marked with an *). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read our privacy policy here. Father’s Day is the hardest holiday for me to shop for. My Dad never wants much so we are always trying to figure out what to get him every year. Do you feel the same way? I try to find things he will love even if he didn’t mention wanting anything.  If your Dad loves to cook then a new cookbook can be a great gift. I love to include some kind of kitchen tool or accessory to go with the cookbook. Check out my list of great new…

This post may contain affiliate links (marked with an *). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read our privacy policy here. What does Mom want for Mother’s Day? That is a question that we all ask ourselves every year. Cookbooks are a great gift for the Mom that enjoys cooking. I love to pair a cookbook gift with an apron or some cooking supplies. Keep an eye out when you are at your parents house and you are bound to see things in the kitchen that need replacing such as spatulas, wooden spoons or pairing knives. You can also put a note in the cookbook that you will spend an…

This post may contain affiliate links (marked with an *). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read our privacy policy here. Do you find it easy or hard to find a gift for your significant other for Valentine’s Day? I love to give gifts and am always searching for the perfect gift. But let’s be honest most of us don’t always have the time to search for the perfect gift. I hope my Valentine’s Day Gift Guide makes searching for the perfect gift a little easier for you.  Gifts for the Bartender Crafthouse By Fortessa Boston Shaker It can be tough to find the perfect shaker. This one by Fortessa…

This post may contain affiliate links (marked with an *). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read our privacy policy here. Only a few days until Christmas is here. It just doesn’t seem possible. We are just having a small family Christmas this year. We did our big grocery shop a few days ago and found the rest of what we needed yesterday.    Are you a little behind in your planning for Christmas dinner? Check out my tips below to get on track so you don’t have to stress too much this year. Christmas Dinner Planning Tips Decide on what you are making. Remember your menu doesn’t have to…

This post may contain affiliate links (marked with an *). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read our privacy policy here. Every year I love to find the perfect gift for the people in my life. But lets be honest there are some people who are impossible to shop for and I struggle to figure out what to get them. I normally give them baked Christmas gifts.    Baked Christmas gifts are perfect for friends, family and all your co-workers. I have found taking one weekend and doing a huge bake makes gift giving so much simpler. Set up an assembly line with your baked treats and the boxes and…

This post may contain affiliate links (marked with an *). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read our privacy policy here. Thanksgiving is a huge food holiday and I know we always have so much food left, no matter how many people we have for dinner. I love to find new recipes to use up all the leftovers and thought I would share the ones that I have recently found.   Photo by Joy the Baker 1. Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pie from Joy the Baker.  Photo by The Cookie Rookie 2. Thanksgiving Leftovers Quesadilla from The Cookie Rookie.  Photo by Half Baked Harvest 3. The Thanksgiving Leftovers Croque Madame from…

This post may contain affiliate links (marked with an *). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read our privacy policy here. Thanksgiving is just around the corner—next Thursday, to be exact! It feels like it crept up on me this year. While I usually prefer planning ahead, life can get busy, and time slips away. So, I’ve condensed my usual three-week timeline into just one week. No need to worry; you can pull it off and still enjoy a memorable Thanksgiving. Here’s to making your holiday cooking a breeze! One Week Before Thanksgiving Decide who’s coming for Thanksgiving dinner. Make a Thanksgiving menu. Write a grocery list. Clean out your…

This post may contain affiliate links (marked with an *). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read our privacy policy here. I love the Christmas holidays and shopping for presents. My favorite type of presents to buy are always stocking stuffers. I love searching for something new and fun to give to my family in their stocking. Below is a list of 21 unique cooking stocking stuffers.  1. Stainless Steel Flatware Set Reusable Cutlery Set Travel Utensils Set I have been trying to use less disposable cutlery in the past few years. I love the case it comes in and it’s available in five different colors.   Buy Today* 2. Kitchen…

This post may contain affiliate links (marked with an *). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read our privacy policy here. Do you struggle to find the perfect gifts for your family and friends? A long time ago I realized some of my favorite gifts to give and receive were books. Over the years I have given many books to my family and friends and they are always well loved.    Cookbooks are a great gift to give to anyone on your list. No matter the persons cooking ability you can always find a cookbook to match. Don’t forget you can also make a gift package by including some kitchen…