​Food gifts are a favorite of mine for long-distance relatives, and those times I find myself not knowing what to get someone. They apply to every occasion, can easily be made personal to the giftee, and come gifting ready in the mail, so you don't have to worry about them missing out on the excitement of opening their gift. In this post, I'm sharing the best food gifts I've come across over the years, and tips on making them unique to the individual.

​Saving for the holidays and sticking to a Christmas budget can feel stressful, particularly without a strategy in place. To bring a sense of ease and enjoyment to all the celebrations ahead, I'm sharing money-saving tips and best practices for the holiday season. 

Cheese and meat boards are an easy elevation to date night in or any hostess' menu, whether it's the appetizer, main dish, or dessert. And just because they're simple to put together doesn't mean they have to be boring. Making meat roses are more straightforward than one might think, and it'll add a wow factor that'll impress your guests. That's why I'm sharing a quick how-to on creating these edible roses for your next charcuterie. 

Attending a gift market is the perfect way to get inspired and begin feeling the holiday cheer. Even if you're not ready to make purchases yet, I find it's great to start thinking about your list, especially those hard to buy for people. To help in bringing joy to your loved ones, I'm sharing themes and present ideas noteworthy from my local gift market.

Preparing a cheese and meat board as an appetizer is a favorite hostess go-to of mine. It's something that can easily be prepped beforehand and set out for people to graze and socialize while you greet everyone and get the party started. Foreplanning the components of these snack displays is a key element to their success and can sometimes feel overwhelming, which led me to share my tips and tricks for creating an aesthetically pleasing and tasty charcuterie board.

Candy cottages are ready-to-go and reusable for gingerbread house decorating. Not having to bake bread and a quick assembly time makes this kit a wonderful year-round home activity for kids. 

Have you been searching for the perfect protein muffin recipe but find they're too dry or rubbery in texture? These spice pumpkin muffins are delicious, moist, and have several substitute combinations to accommodate anyone's taste buds. Be warned they're so good you'll want to eat the entire batch in one sitting. ​​

​This quick getaway took us to Colorado, where we flew in early Saturday morning and made the one-and-a-half-hour drive from Denver to Winter Park. We spent the rest of the day acclimating to the higher altitude and exploring the main street of this charming town. Sunday morning was another early one as we like to hit the trails by 6 am. We enjoyed our hike and headed back from Winter Park to Denver to rest and prepare for the first flight out Monday morning. Read on for details about our weekend trip hiking the Continental Divide Trail.

​Are you looking for fun and creative Halloween activities for a night in or a party you're hosting? We've got you covered with this post full of inspiration and downloads for a spooktacular Halloween.