Christmas

Online and in-store deals to shop for every gift you didn’t get and be ahead of the game next year

Classic southern pound cake made festive with crushed peppermint baked in and a healthy sprinkle of powdered sugar

Mini apple cranberry crisps are classic fruity desserts in perfect little single serve packages. Ready in about 30 minutes!

Inspired gift ideas for the hostess with the mostest, ranging from prudent to pricey

Classic jumbo muffins with nostalgic gingerbread flavor swirled with bits of rich, roasted sweet potato

Festive outfit inspo for every kind of holiday gathering from cozy to formal

A roundup of the best Black Friday deals, alphabetized and categorized for easy shopping from your bed

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ReddiForNonDairy #CollectiveBias One of the most common recipe modification questions I get is “How can I make this without dairy?” Whether it’s due to lactose-intolerance, veganism, or simple […]

Since my birthday is around the corner (less than a week away), I figured I’d give y’all some gift ideas. 🙂 Kidding. Although I am a fan of whiskey, I’m not so much soliciting presents as I am providing some inspo for gifts you might […]

Get the most bang for your buck during post-Christmas clearance shopping with this guide of where to shop, what to look for, and what to avoid.

Get on top of your gift-wrapping game for the holiday season or any time of year.

A virtual Christmas cookie swap featuring inspired recipes from black food bloggers around the country

So, I may have created something to rival my famous sweet potato praline bread pudding, y’all. I like to try at least one new dish each Thanksgiving, and this nutty apple cranberry bread pudding was a brand new dessert recipe I came up with last […]

A couple of weeks ago, I hosted my first Christmas party and it was a blast! My guests and I spent the night playing with our food, listening to music, taking pictures, and getting into the Christmas spirit. Check out all the details below, including […]

An easy and unique holiday baking alternative to Christmas cookies

For the one you love to sip with, I present: the Wine Lover’s Gift Guide! 1. A bottle of their favorite. Check out this post for over 20 budget-friendly options and this post for ideas to complement the bottle. 2. A cheeky mug is the […]

I was so excited to decorate for Christmas this year, y’all. This is my first Christmas in my first home with my first big-girl trees and it was hard to hold out until after Thanksgiving but I did it…for the most part. This year, I […]

A simple gourmet gift idea perfect for any gift-giving occasion

Because every party needs a next-level selfie situation

A festive, five-minute appetizer perfect for the holidays

Tried and true culinary gift recommendations at every price point

A festive DIY project with only three components and no power tools required

Uniquely-flavored cookies you can cut into any shape for the holiday season and beyond

8 black-owned brands and business to shop on Black Friday and through the season with sale codes and product recommendations

What to gift to your holiday hostess-with-the-mostest or that friend who has everything

Elevate your next host or hostess gift with affordable product recommendations and relevant recipe inspiration.

The frozen peppermint hot cocoa frappe is made with five ingredients and ready in three minutes for perfect homemade indulgence without a fancy coffee shop.

Cookies get so much love around Christmastime and I’m all for it so I couldn’t stop at sharing just one cookie recipe this season. These were inspired by childhood memories in the kitchen with my mom, making more cookies than Santa could ever eat. I wanted […]

Pick a Theme This gives both you and your guests a point of focus for everything from food to decorations to attire. A simple theme makes it easier to make decisions and prioritize expenses, menu items, and timing of your gathering. Is this a costume […]

Red wine hot chocolate is the perfect adult beverage for the Fall and Winter. This decadent recipe is made with a fruity red and dark chocolate.

Edible Arrangements has nothing on this girl here, y’all. I have been making and gifting fruit bouquets and centerpieces for a few years now and it is such a special way to dress up an event or make someone feel appreciated. People always love them! […]

This year, I wanted to do a slightly different take on a Christmas classic–something grown folks might appreciate a bit more than a typical house or cookie! These loaves of bourbon-glazed gingerbread are baked up in disposable cardboard pans, which make them perfect for gifting. Just add […]

My mom has taught me a lot of things about making a home festive and welcoming for the holidays. One of the most important lessons is that it can be done on a budget! Y’all have probably already heard me mention my frugal ways in previous […]

These cookies are a Christmas family favorite, highly addictive, and easy to make.

What girl doesn’t enjoy playing in makeup on some level? I definitely do! And, thanks to YouTube gurus, I’ve gotten pretty good at beating my own face over the years. One thing I know to be challenging for a lot of us is sustaining a look for the duration of […]

My last gift guide featured a few cookbooks but I was inspired by My Forking Life to a dedicated everyday cookbook gift guide to serve through the holidays and beyond. She has a great guide up this season for beginners, so be sure to check it […]

The Christmas season is my favorite time of year because I’m a Christian and love celebrating my Savior. It also doesn’t hurt that I get to wear my hostess hat almost 24/7 during the holiday season. Between gift wrapping, gift giving, cooking, decorating, getting dressed […]

Y’all know that I am all about home cooking and DIY solutions, but sometimes you might want to give yourself or someone else a break. I recently discovered that La Madeleine has lots of great options for the holiday season and thought it would be helpful information to share. […]

How to make your own homemade hot cocoa mix to have instant hot chocolate any time with just four ingredients and no unnecessary stuff–also great for gifting! I’ve mentioned here before that although I am not a coffee drinker, I still love a good, warm […]