A Farm Girl Does Vegas

This Christmas we decided to head south to warmer weather for awhile rather than hunkering down in cold and snowy Canada. Our first stop was the sunny desert city of Las Vegas, Nevada. From there we drove to Phoenix, travelling along Route 66 and making a pit stop at the Grand Canyon. If you missed... Continue Reading →

Christmas Snacks: Nuts n’ Bolts

My mom makes this salty snack every Christmas. We call it Nuts n' Bolts. It may look like I just threw some cereal, pretzels and peanuts in a bowl and called it good, but there's a little more to it than that. However, it's still simple to make and a very tasty treat. Enjoy! Ingredients... Continue Reading →

Christmas Baking: Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies

So I couldn't let Christmas pass by without posting at least one Christmas baking recipe. Every year I enjoy making some of my family's favourite holiday baking, but it's also nice to try a new recipe. Via Pinterest I came across the following recipe for Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies on the Barbara Bakes blog. This... Continue Reading →

Christmas Decorations: Nativity Scene

Today I'm going to share photos of two of my favourite Christmas decorations - a Nativity scene with Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus; and three angels. I love these decorations because they're simple. And I received both of them as gifts from my mom. These items are from Ten Thousand Villages. If you're not familiar with... Continue Reading →

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