Christmas Crack Recipe (Saltine Cracker Toffee) This Christmas Crack recipe is the easiest treat you’ll make this holiday season! With just a handful of ingredients, this saltine cracker toffee is ready to go in just about 15 minutes! Truly, the perfect combination of sweet and salty! A must make for Christmas! Prep Time 7 minutes…
Anyone who is a parent and grandparent knows both the joy of spending time with family and the challenges of balancing the demands of work, volunteering, and family life! As the holidays get closer and we are gathering Christmas wish lists and trying to coordinate calendars, I often feel a bit wistful as I reflect…
Grinch Cookies My daughter’s favorite thing to make during our annual Christmas cookie bake is what she calls Grinch Cookies; they are basically shortbread sugar cookie dough split in two portions, and one half of it has almond extract added and lime-green food coloring. It takes a little bit of time to make since the…
When I was young, our house was always filled with the smell of cinnamon around the holidays, and I remember loving the day we made cinnamon ornaments as a family to give out as gifts; they smelled amazing! Try a few batches of this fun ornament recipe with your family this holiday season, and let…
Cookie exchanges have roots in various winter holiday traditions. The modern cookie exchange, often known as a “cookie swap,” evolved out of shared cultural and community gatherings during winter, where people would bring treats to share. While its exact origins are unclear, it seems the idea gained popularity in the U.S. during the mid-20th century…
Difference Maker: Mr. & Mrs. Clause Some heroes wear capes, and other heroes wear wigs and Santa suits. Sit with me while I get the opportunity to ask Julie questions about how she and her husband give back and provide Christmas cheer well beyond the Christmas season. Q: How did you and your husband begin…
Difference Maker: TOYS FOR TOTS Western Central Illinois “This year has been one of the hardest years of my life financially, and this is the only Christmas my kids will be getting this year & because of you, they can still believe in the magic of Christmas. God bless you.” This was just one of…
Setting Intentions for a Meaningful Year Do you ever set a goal only to have life get in the way? New Year’s resolutions can sometimes feel like a daunting list of promises we may not keep, especially when life is already overflowing. But what if we could make resolutions that add value to our lives…
Covered Bottoms Diaper Bank: Filling a Critical Need For many families in Adams and other surrounding counties, the rising cost of living presents daily challenges. One such challenge is an essential yet often overlooked item: diapers. Covered Bottoms Diaper Bank, a local nonprofit organization affiliated with the National Diaper Bank Network, is tackling this issue…
It’s that time of year again when we start preparing our homes, autos, and wardrobes for the cold and snowy season. We can also add some prep work for our loving pets. Home Protecting our safe place can be time-consuming but very important to our safety. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors – Habitually test and…