Make a Simple Girl’s Apron For Your Little Baker
"Is it really simple?" It was, and my little girls are happy with them! Christmas cookie time is here, and I have two very eager little cookie bakers who are so…
Gooey Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread
We are preparing for something glorious this week... wonderful, crisp, rainy October weather! I'm so excited. There are leaves blowing about, and I can finally open all of my windows…
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins and Free Fall Coloring Pages
We are looking forward to a little bit of beautiful snow tomorrow and seasonal temperatures, which is exciting when I've been trying to enjoy "fall" baking and cooking in very…
Peach and Hot Pepper Jam
Here is a Joyous Home fall jam favorite! In late August you can find Palisade Peaches everywhere, and boy are they tasty. This peach and hot pepper jam is a…
Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies
We love a nice thin cookie that isn't too hard or flat. This cookie recipe came out great using one unconventional ingredient that I normally don't add. Here's how to…
How to Make Our Best Rum Cake
We love making this cake at Christmas. Rum cake was my father's favorite dessert this time of year, and he made it very tasty. We tried using our own…
Blueberry Buttermilk Scones: My Best Scone Recipe
Have you ever made a baking mistake that ended in your favor? I made these amazing blueberry buttermilk scones yesterday afternoon, and I suppose my brain got ounces and tablespoons…
Ornament Traditions
Ornament sharing is one of the best traditions we have started in our family. I love ornaments. Years ago, we were invited to a friend's home for Christmas. Their children…
Christmas Ribbon Tree Ornaments
Ornament sharing is one of the best traditions we have started in our family. All kinds of handmade ornaments can lend to comfort and blessed conversation in later years. One…
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Good morning everyone! Today we are making a traditional treat, loved at gatherings, our wonderful homemade peanut butter cups! Homemade Peanut Butter Cups I made several dozen of these…
No Sew Felt Poinsettia Ornament
Felt Poinsettia Ornament I could be wrong, but Christmas seems to fly by more than it did when I was 10. I don't mean the wait for presents, I don't…
Quick Hot Chocolate Cups
Because the days are still cold, we are still mixing up hot drinks. Quick hot chocolate cups are not difficult to prepare and deliver the quickest, sweetest food gift ever.…