Leslielarch

  • Elf on the Shelf: Week Three

    Elf on the Shelf: Week Three

    We are on week three. Bob the Elf has had some adventures while living with us. My toddler has enjoyed every minute of it. Every morning he’s so excited to see where Bob is at.  On Friday, Bob got into the shaving cream and decided to paint. Tip: Shaving cream, food coloring, and a paintbrush are

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  • Candied Gingerbread Muffins

    Candied Gingerbread Muffins

    Start your morning off right. These spicy and sweet gingerbread muffins will jump start anyone’s day. If you are planning a Christmas brunch, these muffins will bring the taste of the season to the table. They are quick to whip up too.  Candied Gingerbread Muffins Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time:

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  • Elf on the Shelf: Week Two

    Elf on the Shelf: Week Two

    Our mischievous little friend has been coming back everyday this week. He has had lots of good fun for our family. I have been having a blast setting him up each night.  Last Friday, Bob greeted us with special letterhead to write Santa with. You can write a letter to Santa and get a response. Send

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  • Gingerbread Pancakes

    Gingerbread Pancakes

    Tis the Season! Start your holiday morning off with something scrumptious. These pancakes are easy to make and will satisfy anyone’s holiday taste buds.  Gingerbread Pancakes Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 10 pancakes Ingredients  1 1/4 cups of flour 1 tsp of baking powder 1/2 tsp of

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  • Cranberry Eggnog Scones

    Cranberry Eggnog Scones

    It’s Christmas time! So let’s break out the eggnog. Even though it’s delicious to drink by itself, it’s even more fun to bake with. These scones definitely bring the taste of season to the table. They are also quite quick to whip up. Cranberry Eggnog Scones Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total

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  • Elf on the Shelf: First Week

    We began the tradition of the Elf on the Shelf this year. He arrived the day after Thanksgiving. I had been reading the story about the Elf on the Shelf to my son about two weeks before he arrived to try to make him understand about the elf. The first day, the elf decorated the fridge

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  • Mad About Pumpkin: Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

    November is almost over and so my pumpkin craze will have to be replaced with Christmas themed baking. For my last blog of “Mad About Pumpkin,” I decided to go out with a bang. These cinnamon rolls will give a grand start to anyone’s morning. They are super quick to whipped together as well. Pumpkin

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  • DIY Christmas Card Holder

    DIY Christmas Card Holder

    It’s Christmas time! Time for holiday spirit, cookie baking, and of course receiving tons of Christmas cards from family and friends. Each year I receive so many cards and my fridge can only hold so many. So, I decided this year I needed to make a holder for all of them. I made this holder

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  • Zesty Parmesan Crusted Chicken

    Need a new way to dress up your dinners? I don’t know about you but I can’t eat the same thing over and over. I have to have variety. Sometimes you can get stuck in a routine of making the same type of dinners again and again. I needed to change the way I was

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  • A Blessing to All

    A Blessing to All

    Today is full of football, turkey, family, and afternoon naps. But We should stop today and be reminded of all of the things we are truly lucky to have. As you rush to family or friend’s homes to feast on a delicious dinner, remember to be grateful for the loved ones in your lives. I

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