2nd Annual 12 Days of Christmas Cookies Countdown!

It's that time again!

If you ask my father, Christmas doesn't really come unless there's cookies (specifically cut-out sugar cookies, but you get the idea.)  To get the holiday spirit started, I like to share yummy Christmas cookie recipes with you all.  I started it last year when my blog was a baby (which reminds me-I totally spaced on my blogiversary last month!  So happy belated birthday, blog!)

I've decided to make it a tradition.  So, here it is again!

And I'm mixing it up a bit this year.  There's a linky party that will be going on and I'll be sharing and showing off your wonderful recipes so everyone can get in on the fun.  Grab the button and add it to your post if you link up so others can join in on the party, pretty please!

Without further ado, here's today's cookies:

Who loves buckeyes?  I do!  

Christmas Cookies.com has a great recipe for this holiday favorite that's easy to make.  Head on over and check it out.  I think this would be a great one to do with the kiddos.

Don't forget to link up your Christmas cookie recipes!

Fall Festival Link Party

Hey guys!  I'm back from my week of no blogging.  I really appreciate everyone being so understanding.  I really needed that week to get my life back in order!  There are some great things coming this week that I hope you all will enjoy.

Fall has officially found Florida.  I got to dig out my cozy sweaters this weekend (finally!) 

In celebration of Fall's arrival (for me, at least), it's party time once again!  
Here's how it's going to work:
*Link up your fab Fall-related projects-it can be crafts, sewing, recipes, whatever you'd like to share that has to do with Fall.  You can link up as many projects as you'd like!*Grab the party button and hang it up somewhere on your blog for others to see.  This helps spread the word, because when it comes to parties, the more, merrier!*When linking, please link to the post where your project can be found, not to your blog's main page.  No giveaways or unrelated posts, please.  These will be deleted, which makes me feel mean, so don't do it!*Visit your "neighbors" to the left and right of you (as well as anyone else you'd like to check out) and leave them some comment love.  It makes people smile :)
The party will be happening today through Thanksgiving.  I'll be picking out projects to show off during that time, so start linking up!  
Can't wait to see what you all come up with!

Halloween Madness!

I can't believe it!  Halloween is right around the corner!

As you can see, my blog is already getting dressed up for the occasion.

You may have noticed this little guy hanging out on my sidebar the last couple of days.  You may have wondered why he's there.  

I'm throwing my very first link party!  That's right!  Sorry it's a day late-I was having some difficulties with Mr. Linky last night and didn't get it up in time.

Here's the low-down:

~Link up your Halloween-themed projects starting today through October 24.  It can be a craft, a recipe, a sewing project, whatever, as long as it's related to Halloween.  You may link up as many projects as you like!
~When linking, please link to the post where your project can be found, not to your blog's main page.  No giveaways or unrelated posts, please.  These will be deleted, which makes me feel mean, so don't do it!
~Visit your "neighbors" to the left and right of you (as well as anyone else you'd like to check out) and leave them some comment love.  It makes people smile :)

~Grab Mr. Pumpkin and put him somewhere on your blog, so others can join in the fun!  Parties are best when everyone joins in, right?!

~PLEASE hold up on linking your Fall themed projects-this party is Halloween-only!  I'm going to be throwing a Fall link party once Halloween has come and gone, so never fear!

I'll be highlighting your projects the entire week before Halloween!

And, starting next week, I'll be sharing a Halloween project each week until Halloween.

Let the party begin!  I can't wait to see what you all have up your sleeves!

Mid-Week Parties!

Who says Wednesdays can't be fun?  There are some great linky parties going on today.

Every Wednesday, Someday Crafts hosts a Whatever Goes party-so go link up!

And Trendy Treehouse hosts a weekly Sharing Ideas Wednesday where you can share YOUR ideas and crafts.

So, go link up, share what you've made and check out all of the other great links!  You'll find some amazing blogs and super-talented ladies!