January can seem a bit dull after all the fun and festivities of the holiday season. A great way to liven things up is to throw a sledding party. As…

These little coconut date balls were always part of our Christmas cookie trays when I was growing up. They are best after sitting for a couple of days, so are…

These cute little snowball cookies are perfect for any winter event. We usually had them as part of a cookie tray, but they work on their own too. The recipe…

We made these soft gingersnaps quite often while I was growing up. While they may not look that exciting, these cookies have a great flavor and texture. They are perfect…

Like many people, we always start the New Year off eating better and exercising more to recover from the holiday season. It’s a great opportunity to make sure your four-legged…

We were introduced to First Day Hikes by the Virginia State Park system. It’s a great initiative of parks nationwide to get people outside and exercising to start the new…

This easy Hiking Chex Mix is so much more flavorful than a pre-made trail mix. It’s perfect for a cold weather trek like our annual First Day Hike. In the…

My aunt often made this oven caramel corn for special occasions while I was growing up. It’s much lighter and more crunchy than other caramel corn recipes I’ve come across,…

I cannot tell you how many people have tasted this peanut brittle and told us it was the best they have ever had. Based on a recipe from my mom’s…

It seems like one day you’re stuffing yourself at Thanksgiving dinner and the next, Christmas is all of a sudden only a week away.  And you still have to take…