Once the cookies are baked, they get a glossy coating of melted chocolate and a sprinkle of peppermint candies. The result? A modern take on peppermint patty flavors, all dressed up for a party. Serve alongside hot cocoa or eggnog for a festive pairing.

Last year I shared 25 days of Christmas activities for families that included things like playing minute to win it Christmas games, making Christmas tree brownies, doing secret 12 days of Christmas gifts for a family in need. This year things are a bit different so instead of doing Christmas party games and gift exchange games, I’m working on more printable games, virtual games, and activities that kids can do at home....

Reviewers claim that it’s “unbelievable,” and one even wrote, “My hands don’t even look like mine. The overgrown ‘hedges’ around my nails have totally disappeared as has peeling skin and hangnails… For this reason alone I would give the oil as many stars as possible.” To buy: $9; amazon.com. In fact, multiple users wrote that the oil was so successful in restoring the health of their cuticles. “My nails were dry and brittle so I’d end up with one breaking and then have to cut them all back in order to have them the same length....

While this post is sponsored by Perdue Farms, all opinions are 100% honest and my own. I’m a huge fan of wings, but I typically prefer the boneless kind because wings tend to be a lot of work to eat for very little meat reward. These wings are the exception to my rule though because the crispy outside and the meat inside is so flavorful and delicious that it’s worth the work to eat them!...

When you think cottage-core, you may imagine toile china tea cups, dried flowers, and thick wooden cutting boards carefully strewn across the countertops or perhaps, you think of flowy dresses, puffy sleeves, and bow-tie straps resting atop your collarbones. In which case, you wouldn’t be wrong, but the aesthetic is more than that. Popularized by internet culture, cottage-core represents an idealized version of quaint, country life. The nostalgic aesthetic is a nod to simpler times—you know, when you had to churn your own butter, tend to the chickens, and didn’t have air conditioning....

As a designer, Anita Yokota collects quite a bit of furniture and styling props that need storing, so the garage fills up before her annual summer garage sale. Finally, the designer decided to take the yearly clean-out one step further by not just decluttering but also organizing and decorating her would-be laundry room. The result is a beautiful, über-organized space full of laundry room garage ideas to steal for your own home....

And keep in mind: Nearly just as important as things on this list are the things that aren’t. For example, before hauling that printer to campus, think about how practical it really is. Colleges nowadays not only have printing labs, but most have wireless printing systems across campus. Bedroom Phone charging dockYou’ll need the alarm set and your phone propped close to make that 8 a.m. biology class.Bed linensBring your own comforter, sheets, and pillow(s)....

Easy Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers I have a confession to make. I have a terrible memory when it comes to my childhood. I seriously don’t remember anything that happened before I was in high school unless it’s associated with a song in some way, or I’ve seen pictures of something that happened. It’s a terrible problem to have, especially when my family starts talking about, “oh remember this,” and I have no recollection of it whatsoever....

Summer Sides One of my favorite parts of summer is all the fresh produce that crops up. We have a membership with a local food co-op where they give us a box of produce each week from local farmers, and we’ve had a blast trying out new recipes and combinations all summer long. This summer corn succotash is one of our favorite ways to use up all that summer produce. Plus, it goes great alongside this almond chicken, coconut chicken tenders, or even pulled pork sliders....

When we first moved to Northern Virginia years ago, we were asked to be in charge of the young married couples group for our church. Leading basically meant putting together monthly activities and figuring out ways to help the younger couples in our area get to know one another. One of the first things we did was to set up monthly dinner groups with the couples, giving them the opportunity to have dinner with other couples once a month....

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. If you’ve never had French toast casserole before, you’re missing out. It’s like french toast combined with your favorite breakfast casserole, only better. And this one isn’t just a French toast casserole, it’s a French toast casserole with cream cheese. For anyone who’s ever had anything with cream cheese frosting, you know cream cheese just makes things better!...

This post is sponsored by Perdue Farms. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. Over the past few years my family has really started reading labels, eating organic as much as possible, and trying to just make better decisions for our health. It’s been a massive change in our household but definitely a good one. But I’ll be honest – even as we’ve made these changes, I’ve still avoided really learning too much about where the food is coming from....