TOP POSTS :: Best Of November

     

Hello everyone! ;)
 
I am in shock that I am looking at a December calendar right now! How about you? Well it's here so let me be one of the first to wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS this month!

November was crazy for me, some fun and some not so fun as there will be some changes coming soon that have been in the works - some behind the scenes, on my blog here and some things going on with me. I will divulge more when the timing is right. ;)
 
Having said that, before we get into December, let's take a quick look back at the top posts on the blog in November, ok?!

Take a look at what you were loving on this month and you can catch up and check in on them now, if you missed them the first time around! ;)

So let's see what the top 3 were for last month, shall we? . . .  

:: TOP POSTS for NOVEMBER 2016 ::

LETTERING :: Apple Leaf Placecards

RECIPE :: Chocolate Pumpkin Fluff Dip

RECIPE:: Peppermint Mocha Bread + a FREEBIE

 




FREEBIE :: Thankful For Cards

 

This past month was all about some good eats AND a little lettering so make sure IF you missed any of these, simple PIN them now and you will have them stashed for next year ;) As always, thanks for stopping by and I hope you are looking forward to the holidays, spending time with your family and all the JOY that the month of December brings!

 
So now you are all caught up on some of the most read posts here on my blog. Hopefully you will take a moment to comment below to tell me what YOUR favorite was this month?

 
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RECIPE :: Chocolate Pumpkin Fluff Dip

     
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Hello there!

Who is ready for the holiday season?? I know this girl is and I have been trying to make the transition from fall to Thanksgiving/Christmas in my house. I know the big debate is always what's up with people forgetting about Thanksgiving and moving straight to Christmas? Well for me, I love decorating and planning for Christmas BUT still try to keep Thanksgiving in the forefront of my mind. My family has always decorated the house to look like Christmas and then saves the MAIN tree to put up the weekend after Thanksgiving, that way we still give Thanksgiving it's own spotlight all while getting ahead on decorating.

Thanksgiving is our official start to all the delicious recipes we like to make during the holiday season too plus we love trying to come up with some new ones. The challenge is thinking about what types of food will transition well across both holidays. I think that is key. Plus I love to make things that are quick, delicious and easy to serve so we can spend more time doing the things we love to do over this season like spend time with family and shop.

I am thrilled to tell you that I have a fun holiday treat to share with you today that fits all of the criteria I just mentioned plus it is the ideal dessert to make ahead of time and serve it up when you are ready or it makes the perfect take-along dessert when you go to all of your holiday gatherings this season!


Chocolate Pumpkin Fluff DIP!!!

My favorite part of this quick and easy holiday treat is that it is ONLY FOUR ingredients and is a NO BAKE recipe!!! Double bonus people!!!! ;) Feel free to stop and go do the 'happy dance' . . . .I will wait until you get back to proceed with the recipe. ;)


(insert dance break here) 


OK you are back! Great, let's see that recipe shall we? . . . .


RECIPE for Chocolate Pumpkin Fluff Dip

Ingredients you will need:  
- 2 1/2 cups of Reddi-wip®
- 2 envelopes of Swiss Miss milk chocolate hot cocoa mix
- 2 cups of can pumpkin
- 1/4 tsp. of pumpkin spice

1. Mix together pumpkin, pumpkin spice and the Swiss Miss.

2. Fold in the Reddi-wip® 

3. Chill until served.

4. Serve this festive holiday dip with your favorites . . .  graham crackers, pretzel sticks, apple slices and more! 

Feel free to place a dollop of Reddi-wip® on top of your dip prior to serving if you'd like. OR you can do what my daughter likes to do and have a side of Reddi-wip® for dipping. I mean can you blame her, it IS made with real cream so you know it's tasty! ;)

So the next time you head to the store, pick up these few ingredients: Reddi-wip®, Swiss Miss and the other items if you don't have them already in your pantry and indulge in this holiday treat, as all of them can be found at your local Kroger or Kroger banner stores. Check this list here, to find a store near you. 

PLUS receive a FREE Reddi-wip® (6.5 oz) when you buy one Marie Callender's Fruit or Cream Pie (11/16-11/24). Discount automatically applied at register with qualifying purchase. Must use shopper card with purchase. Participating locations only. Offer expires 11/24/16. See store for additional details. Limit 1 per transaction.

One other thing that I'd like to mention is when planning your gatherings, don't forget that setting up a pretty table to display your holiday treats can be easy. Try not to stress too much about it as the holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and lots of fun! ;) Simply find things around your home that you already own and place them on the table all while letting your special recipe be the focus. Adding greenery, plants, metals and a simple phrase like on this chalkboard sign, keeps the mood neutral but festive, and allows it to take you through the season whether it is for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

What have you used your Reddi-wip® for? Do YOU have a favorite dip that you like to make for the holidays? I would love to hear what it is, please let me know below . . . .

 
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