1 15 oz can of sweet potatoes (with nothing added); drained
3 tbs margarine cut into cubes
1-2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar; packed
1 cup crushed pecans
Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9×13 casserole dish
Directions
Pour sweet potatoes in a large bowl & add margarine, cinnamon, & brown sugar.
Mix with hand mixer until combined.
Pour into casserole dish and use the back of a spoon to smooth out the top.
Sprinkle crushed pecans and extras cinnamon to taste over the top.
Bake for 30 minutes
Serve and Enjoy!
To Make Ahead:
Follow all directions but don’t bake it. Instead, cover & refrigerate. When ready to bake remove from fridge & allow to reach room temp (about 20 minutes) then bake according to directions above.
Ingredients: – 1 bag of Puffcorn (butter flavor) – 12 oz White Almond Bark – Colored Sugar sprinkles of choice
Directions: – In a glass bowl microwave the almond bark in 30 second intervals; stirring between. Melt until the almond bark is smooth & creamy; be careful not to over-microwave as it will dry out or burn. – Dump the bag of Puffcorn into a large bowl & drizzle the melted almond bark over top. – Using a sturdy rubber spatula toss the Almond bark & Puffcorn until the corn is completely coated. – Pour the coated Puffcorn out onto wax paper & sprinkle with sugar sprinkles if desired. – Let dry/ harden & serve!
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It’s December! Since it’s finally acceptable to be Ho Ho Holiday Happy I thought I’d share some of my all-time favorite Christmas movies with you. This list includes classic Christmas movies, children’s Christmas movies, Hallmark movies, and more. Sorry, no Die Hard though LOL
I didn’t list these in any specific order & I tried to include where you can watch them online 🙂 Unfortunately a lot of these seem to only be available on DVD right now or when airing on tv.
The Santa Clause Where to watch: Disney Plus, Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
The Year Without a Santa Claus Where to watch: Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town Where to watch: Unfortunately I’ve only been able to find this one as a DVD on Amazon
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Where to watch: This is another one that I’ve only been able to find as a DVD. However, a lot of local channels seem to be planning to air this this year so be sure to check your TV Guide!
Home Alone Where to watch: Disney Plus, Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
A Christmas Story Where to watch: Amazon Prime (rent/buy), local TV listings
A Charlie Brown Christmas Where to watch: Local TV, Dvd
Frosty the Snowman Where to watch: DVD, Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (TV Movie version, 1996) Where to watch: Local TV, Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Where to watch: Disney Plus, Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas (my favorite of the two) Where to watch: Disney Plus, Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
Elf Where to watch: Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
The Santa Clause 2 Where to watch: Disney Plus, Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (my favorite) Where to watch: Disney Plus, Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
The Star Where to watch: Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
The Nightmare Before Christmas Where to watch: Disney Plus, Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Where to watch: Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Where to watch: Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
Polar Express Where to watch: Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Where to watch: Disney Plus, Amazon Prime (rent/buy)
A Christmas Detour Where to watch: Hallmark Listings, Amazon (buy)
A Cookie Cutter Christmas Where to watch: Hallmark Listings, Amazon (buy)
Christmas Under Wraps Where to watch: Hallmark Listings, Amazon (buy)
Let It Snow Where to watch: Hallmark Listings, Amazon (buy)
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Today is the day the Welgo family starts decorating for Christmas! It is absolutely, without a doubt, our favorite time of the year. So just like a lot of other people we get into the Christmas spirit pretty quickly!
Throughout the years come up with a list of songs that are my absolute favorite Christmas songs; I have to listen to them every year. They put me in the holiday spirit and they remind me of Christmas’ past when my grandfather was still with us and when life felt simpler. So, basically, they always make me happy.
I thought I would not only share my top 100 favorite Christmas songs with you guys but I would also create and share a Spotify playlist with you so you can enjoy these amazing songs with me!
Top 100 Best Christmas Songs
Carol of the Bells- Manheim Steamrollers
Chipmunk Song- The Chipmunks
Carol of the Bells- August Burns Red
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow- Andy Williams
Hark the Herald Angels Sing- Frank Sinatra
Sleigh Ride- Ronettes
Frosty the Snowman- Jimmy Durante
Frosty the Snowman- Gene Autry
Caroling Caroling- Nat King Cole
Holly Jolly Christmas- Burl Ives
O Holy Night- Johnny Mathis
Mele Kalikimaka- Bing Crosby
It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas- Johnny Mathis
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas- Gayla Peevey
White Christmas- Bing Crosby
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year- Andy Williams
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year- Johnny Mathis
Do you Hear What I Hear?- Andy Williams
Silver & Gold- Burl Ives
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day- Frank Sinatra
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas- Tony Bennett
You’re a Mean one Mr Grinch- Thurl Ravenscroft
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus- Jackson 5
O Come All Ye Faithful- Nat King Cole
Carol of the Bells- Mykola Dmytrovych Leontovych (from Home Alone)
Dominick the Donkey- Lou Monte
Linus & Lucy- Vince Guaraldi Trio
Last Christmas!- Wham!
Joy to the World- Nat King Cole
Mary Did You Know?- Kenny Rodgers/Wynona
Santa Claus is Coming to Town- Mariah Carey
Santa Baby- Eartha Kitt
Merry Christmas Darling- The Carpenters
Feliz Navidad- Jose Feliciano
The Christmas Song- Nat King Cole
Home for the Holidays- Carpenters
Silent Night- Frank Sinatra
Caroling Caroling, Happy Holidays- Johnny Mathis
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas- Bing Crosby
Sleigh Ride- Carpenters
Run Rudolph Run- Chuck Berry
Happy Holiday/Holiday Season- Andy Williams
Sleigh Ride- Johnny Mathis
Santa Baby- Madonna
I’ll Be Home for Christmas- Frank Sinatra
Santa Claus is Coming to Town- Jackson 5
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus- Ronettes
Mistletoe & Holly- Frank Sinatra
We Need a Little Christmas- Johnny Mathis
Sleigh Ride- Air Supply
The First Noel- Nat King Cole
Jingle Bell Rock- Bobby Helms
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas- Frank Sinatra
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer- Burl Ives
Frosty the Snowman- Ronettes
It’s the Most Wonderful Day of the Year- Burl Ives & Misfit Toys
Santa Claus is Coming to Town- Fred Astaire
I’ll Be Home for Christmas- Bing Crosby
Silver Bells- Andy Williams
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer- Elmo & Patsy
O Holy Night- Nat King Cole
Home for the Holidays- Perry Como
O Little Town of Bethlehem- Nat King Cole
Snoopy’s Christmas- Royal Guardsmen
Step into Christmas- Elton John
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas- Carpenters
Silent Night- Nat King Cole
Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy- David Bowie & Bing Crosby
Do You Hear What I Hear? Martina McBride
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree- Brenda Lee
Here Comes Santa Claus Gene Autry
Up on the House Top- Gene Autry
White Christmas- Drifters
Milk & Cookies- Clint Black
Slow as Christmas- Clint Black
Looking for Christmas- Clint Black
Baby it’s Cold Outside- Zooey Deschanel
Jingle, Jingle, Jingle- Stan Francis
A Holly Jolly Christmas- Burl Ives
No More Toymakers to the King- Paul Frees
Snow Miser- Dick Shawn
Heat Miser- George S. Irving
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day- Bing Crosby
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen- Nat King Cole
I Saw Three Ships- Nat King Cole
There is No Christmas Like a Home Christmas- Perry Como
All I Want for Christmas (is my two front teeth)- Spike Jones
Nuttin’ for Christmas- Art Mooney
Baby, it’s Cold Outside- Dean Martin
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing- Nat King Cole
Here we Come a Caroling- Perry Como
Cool Yule- Louis Armstrong
The 12 Days of Christmas- Straight No Chaser
Winter Wonderland- Louis Armstrong
The Happiest Christmas Tree- Nat King Cole
A Cradle in Bethlehem- Nat King Cole
Chanukkah Song- Adam Sandler
Christmas for Every Boy & Girl- Clint Black
Last Christmas- Wham!
It’s A Marshmallow World- Dean Martin
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Hey everyone! I wanted to share with you some things I recently found on Etsy while searching out St. Patrick’s day ideas. Keep in mind that all of these items are handmade and are sold through Etsy.
Before we get into the list I just want to share that these are not listed in any specific order; there are a variety of items ranging from drinkware, home decor, clothing, snacks, and jewelry so be sure to check it all out! I have a direct link to each item listing below the photo of the item- that if you’d like to purchase it or see what other awesome items these shops have you
These shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk cotton. They come in a large variety of color options if you don’t want the green. There is also a large variety of sizing options: small up to 5xl.
This beautiful and super comfy looking beanie is crocheted from 100% cotton. If you aren’t interested in green they offer a variety of other colors as well! Ships from Ukraine.
Price: $9.95+ (varies by quantity ordered as well as how you would like them packaged (individually or in groups)
Oh my word these look AMAZING. If you have never had chocolate dipped oreos you need to try them- they are the best! In a order of a dozen cookies you get 4 of each decoration listed (so that would be 4 leprechauns, 4 orange and green plaid, and 4 nonpareil sprinkled cookies) if you can also choose to order all leprechaun cookies.
Price: $3.95+ (varies by quantity; you can order in sets of 10 or 20)
How cute are these?! If you’re a lover of nail art these are perfect for you (I also need to point out how great these would make as a gift!) They are made from strong vinyl and can by applied onto any nail polish and then covered with a top coat!
These are awesome ideas! I LOVE bingo (seriously, I have been known to join my grandmother and her friends at local bingo events…no shame) and if you haven’t played you’re missing out haha. These are so adorable and look like so much fun! In your order you get :2 PDF digital downloads which include 30 bingo cards. You also get instructions, a words listing, and a diagram for suggested bingo patterns.
So I get that LuLaRoe is all the rage right now but seriously, these are adorable, affordable, and look so comfy! You can’t go wrong! They are made from a soft polyester and spandex blend and have a yoga-type waistband. They come in two sizes: One Size Fits All which is for woman in the sizes 2-12 range and the Curvy Size which is for women in the 12-20 size range.
These cookies sound amazing *drool*. You get 6 cookies with your order and they are walnut and whiskey cookies with an irish cream glaze. AMAZING. They are 4″ by 5.5″ in size.
I am in love with these. How cute are they!? These are 5mm in size and feature silver butterfly closures with .925 sterling silver posts. I am so excited about how cute these look! They are just absolutely adorable!
Okay…every single time I look at this I smile. It’s just so cute and it makes me so happy! I personally feel that my coffee and coffee cups needs to make me happy because that’s the very first thing I do in the morning haha (I go straight to the coffee machine). This mug is an 11oz ceramic mug; it’s made to order. And…according to the listing it is the only one left so hurry hurry!
I love vintage trucks..I’m so glad that they have been becoming more and more popular because that means I can find more cute things like this! This sign is 5.35 inches tall and 7mm wide. You can also have 4 color options for the truck! You can get it in navy, green, red, and white!
These are adorable and make perfect gifts. The bracelet comes on a card with the poem on it; it is also wrapped nicely in cellophane. The bracelet is on a cotton string that is 12+ inches in length so that you can tie the bracelet on.
So, I don’t know about you guys but I love the look of a boxwood wreath, especially above our fireplace. Usually after Christmas our wreath rotation is between two different boxwoods until the fall. HOWEVER, this would be the PERFECT boxwood wreath for March! It is made on a grapevine wreath and is accented with artificial boxwood, baby eucalyptus, and a shamrock bow.
This is so unique and so adorable! I love it! It’s made to order and is made from Victorian greeting cards that are on soft teal and green backgrounds and feature Celtic scroll work. The garland measures 6 feet in length so that you can spread out the flags however close or far apart you’d like.
Details: These are lightweight and bright! They are a gorgeous green and look awesome with any outfit, especially to your St. Patrick’s Day Party! They are made with hypoallergenic material and have a rubber pushback closure.
** Disclaimer: each shop owner gave me permission to use a photo of their item, some details from their description, and a link to their shop listing.
** These items are NOT guaranteed to ship by St. Patrick’s Day
Hey guys!
Happy Fall Yall!
Alright, so since it’s officially September I’ve decided (as I’m sure many of us have) that it’s also officially fall. That means I’m getting ready for the cooler weather and I’m decorating my house for fall. I have even gone so far as to buy pumpkin spice creamer and restock on my chai latte k-cups haha.
So since I’m getting ready for fall (and hopefully I’m not alone) I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite fall finds from Etsy.
– Price: $14.45
– 100% Soy Wax 8 Ounce Candle
– Wooden Wick
– The jar is recycled as well is the label! How cool is that?!
– Only Ships within the US
– Burn Time: 45+ hours
– $72.00
– Size: 72 inches long and 44 inches wide
– Made from Cotton, Flannel, and Wool (super super cozy!)
– Ships Worldwide from US
– Ready to ship
– Only one available, so if you’re interested order soon!
– $2.95 for 1 bath bomb
– Ships within US
– Made from Shea and Coconut Oil.
– Also includes essential oils, organic rolled oats, and pumpkin spice!
– All bath bombs from SimplyBombBySydney are designed to moisturize and soften skin as well as help to reduce inflammation and relieve body aches as well as stress.
– The owner this shop makes it very clear that her bath bombs are Not Tested On Animals.
– $18.95
– 3.5″ long and 2.25″ wide
– Ships from US
– Made to Order
– Sizing: Size small fits a preemie/newborn baby best: starts at 8″- stretches to 15″ in diameter. The regular fits newborn – toddler: starts at 9″- stretches to 24″ in diameter
– Each headband is packaged so that it’s ready to be given as a gift (how cool is that?!)
-$24.49
– Made with Heat Transfer Vinyl
– There are a ton of color and size options! So if you have a preference I’m sure that they have it!
– Ship from US
– $4.00 for 1 Bath Bomb
– Made with: Apricot Oil (moisturizing), Candy Corn Fragrance, Vitamin E Oil, Epsom Salt, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Baking Soda
– Ships Worldwide from US
– 2 Size Options
Mini: Approximately an inch in diameter, fizzing for about 90 seconds.
Large: Approximately 2 inches in diameter, fizzing for just about 4 minutes.
– This shop has a ton of other awesome scents available!
– $7 for 1
– Ships Worldwide from US
– Contains: Vitamin E (Protects and repairs skin) and Organic Sweet Almond Oil (Softens the skin)
– Scented with Autumn Rain- reminds you of hay bales, fresh cut wood, fallen leaves..that amazing aromatic autumn air!
– $19.99
– Material: 100% Cotton Canvas Fabric with a heavy duty canvas with fabric lining
– Size: 16″ W x 16″ H
– Ships Worldwide from US
Instant Download Hello Fall Sign
– $4.99
– Size: 8×10
– Digital Download (meaning once you purchase it, it’s available to download and you can print it at home or at any local printing store!)
– 1 JPG and 1 PDF file included in purchase
– The words are hand-lettered (how awesome!?) so it’s a one of a kind piece of art!
Happy Fall Y’all Mug – Price: $12.95-$15.95
– Two mug sizes: 11 oz and 15 oz.
– Ships from Oregon 3-5 business days
-This mug is printed and pressed (NOT made using vinyl)- Top rack dishwasher and microwave safe
– $27.50 + chain length varies- 14 inches to 18 inches
– Ships Worldwide from UK
– Features: Antique gold plated pine cone charm that is suspended from gold filled chain.
– Pine cone charm measure approx 12 x8 mm.
– Chain lengths offered: 14, 15,16, 17 and 18 inches.
– Your order arrives in a gift box.
– $30.00
– Ships Worldwide from US
– Size: 8 inches tall and is 7.5 inches from front to back of wagon
– This adorable wagon stands on it’s own and the wheels really do move!
– $8.80
– Ships Worldwide from US
-Fits Erin Condren Vertical and Mambi
– Includes: 4 full sheets.
– Also comes with a free sampler!
– Printed on high quality matte sticker paper.
– Packaging: comes in a cellophane bag and photo mailer
– $10.00
– Ships Worldwide from US
– Made from soy wax, fragrance, coloring, and a lead free wick
– Candle comes in an 8 oz tin
– Scent info: Apple butter with a swirl of caramel! (yum!)
– Phthalates free!
– $2.00
– Digital Download- no need to wait for shipping!
– You get:
– 3 JPG planner sticker (8.5in x 11in 300dpi) – 5 PNG transparent background, (each PNG is 6×8 inches)
-3 PDF file (3 files included, US Letter Size, 8.5×11 inches)
-5 DXF files (each dxf is 6″ x 8″ inches
-1 PDF – Instructions
– $43.20
– Ships Worldwide from US
– This necklace is made from a real lacy oak leaf, aspen leaf, acorn or that has been dipped in 14k gold yellow gold, 14k rose gold or sterling silver. Each leaf is unique and one of a kind.
– Size: approximately 1/4 inches long and 3/4 inches wide. Pine cones are about 1/2 inch in length.
– Keep in mind that they will vary in size and shape because they are real leaves and pine cones!
– 3/8 of an inch engraved 14k yellow gold filled, rose gold filled or stainless steel initial charm accompanies the leaf and is hanging from an 18 inch chain.
– Write the initial that you need in the “notes” section of your order at checkout
HAPPY FALL YA’LL
***Disclaimer: I obtained permission from each Etsy seller before writing up this post. I had permission to use their link, main photo, and details from every listing.
*** Every link title goes directly to the item pictured below it. All purchases made through this post benefit only the Etsy seller who’s item you purchase.
*** All of these items are made by hand and with love and great care.
So I don’t know about you guys but May has been super busy for me ( I know, it’s only been a few days); my planner looks like a small child just scribbled all over the last few days! With how hectic the month of May can be for many of us- graduations, kids coming home from college, finals, preparing for summer etc – I want to make sure that we don’t forget about Mother’s Day. No matter how busy we are we need to take some time to celebrate our Mother’s and show them how grateful we are for all that they’ve done for us.
I’ve compiled a list of handmade, ready-to-ship, Mother’s Day gifts from Etsy that I personally feel would be amazing gifts for moms and are things that I would give my own mother.
Each of these items is handmade with love and care which I think makes the gift extra special!
So, check out the items I’ve listed below – the link to the items listing can be found directly beneath the picture of the item. Show these wonderful crafters some love!
** It’s important to note that when you’re ordering an item not all of these items ship from your own country and may take longer to arrive.
Snow Moon Green Mask: french green clay, aloe vera, matcha green tea, spirulina, and cedar wood essential oil. Detoxifying
Super Moon Face Mask: Moroccan red clay, hibiscus powder, rose hips powder, beetroot powder. Helps with acne, blackheads, rosacea, age spots, and fine wrinkles.
New Moon Face Mask: Roman chamomile and lavender oils, bentonite clay, activated charcoal, hibiscus powder, matcha green tea powder. Helps to purifying and tone skin, draws out toxins, bacteria, and free radicals, relieves skin irritants, and lightens blemishes.
– Price: $14.45
– $72.00
– $2.95 for 1 bath bomb
– $20 for standard length (20 tassels) or $40 for 40 tassels
– $18.95
– $4.00 for 1 Bath Bomb
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