christmas inspiration

Be sure to check out my Christmas Pinterest board if you're still in need of some holiday inspiration. I added over 125 pins last night, including home decor and DIY project ideas, not to mention a bunch of tasty recipes!

no tricks, just treats

If candy is not your thing, it might be worth trying some of these sweet Halloween treats instead. I especially love those little meringue ghosties!

1. meringue ghosts | sweet + savory
2. halloween rice krispie treats | the stay at home chef
3. jack-o-lantern hand pies | so much food
4. creepy witch finger cookies | simply so good
5. brownie dirt pudding | my baking addiction
6. halloween bark | delicious little bites

hot cocoa recipes

Sadly, it's been too warm here in San Diego to enjoy hot drinks, but maybe those of you living in a cooler climate could give these decadent hot cocoa recipes a try. The peanut butter hot chocolate is my personal favorite!

1. s'mores hot chocolate | kj & company
2. peanut butter hot chocolate | the flavor bender
3. slow cooker coconut hot chocolate | how sweet eats
4. salted caramel hot cocoa | life made simple
   
5. vanilla chai hot chocolate | half baked harvest
   
6. easy peppermint hot chocolate | eat love eat

thanksgiving inspiration

We're just days away from my favorite holiday, and if you, like me, are in need of some last-minute inspiration, be sure to check out my Thanksgiving Pinterest board. I've been adding lots of recipes, DIY projects, and more.

To those who celebrate, I'd like to wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday filled with good food and even better company!

4th of july inspiration

Be sure to check out my 4th of July Pinterest board if you're still in need of some holiday inspiration. It features DIY projects, recipes, free printables, and much more!

Halloween Roundup

Halloween will look a little bit different this year, but I am determined to make it a special day regardless. So far, my plans include baking these monster cookies, watching Hocus Pocus (my favorite!), and helping my mom and sister assemble some Halloween gift baskets for my niece and nephews. I know how upset the kids are that they can't go trick-or-treating this year, but I hope they like what we put together for them! 

For today's post, I wanted to share some recipes and DIY projects that might be fun to try out over the next few weeks, as we get ready for this unconventional Halloween...

1. halloween zombie chex mix | chex
2. diy paint-splattered pumpkins | better homes & gardens
3. diy floral fall planter | oh joy!
4. halloween chocolate covered pretzels | garnish & glaze
5. haunted halloween gingerbread house | house of nash eats
6. diy wire pumpkin porch decoration | better homes & gardens
7. diy no-carve pumpkins decorated with yarn | better homes & gardens
8. peanut butter pudding cookie monsters | crazy for crust

floral eats & treats

Spring is in full bloom, so it's the perfect time to try out these delicious (and pretty!) edible flower recipes. Perhaps they could be added to your Easter menu!

1. cream cheese & chive sandwiches | buttered side up
2. floral donuts with blood orange & lemon ginger glaze | the merrythought
3. edible flower & elderflower popsicles | chew town
4. smoked salmon salad | daily gourmet

coconut recipes

Pineapple may be the "in" fruit this summer, but my current favorite happens to be coconut. Not only do I love that refreshing scent, but I also enjoy the subtle sweetness and crunchy texture it adds to a variety of dishes.

1. strawberry coconut smoothie | the recipe critic
2. coconut bread | taste and tell
3. chocolate coconut bars | inspired by charm
4. easy coconut shrimp | sally's baking addiction

orange you glad

Sorry! I couldn't resist using that silly expression. But seriously, it's orange picking season around here, and I am feeling a little adventurous. In previous years, my family and I just ate the oranges as is, or made orange juice. This year, however, I'm tempted to try these recipes that I found on Pinterest. Don't they look so good?!

1. chinese orange chicken | damn delicious
2. orange marmalade | baked bree
3. cranberry orange loaf | table for two
4. crab and shrimp salad with avocado and oranges | williams-sonoma

seasonal sweets

I couldn't help but notice all of the yummy seasonal sweets that have made their way to my Pinterest feed lately. Gone are the popsicles and ice cream sundaes that we enjoyed throughout the summer. Nowadays, it's the warm pies and flaky pastries that seem to have our mouths watering.

1. pumpkin cinnamon rolls | my baking addiction
2. pecan pie bars | the live-in kitchen
3. salted caramel pear tarts | vikalinka
4. cider bourbon apple pie | how sweet it is