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You’ve brought home one of those beautiful potted poinsettias or received one as a gift. How do you keep it beautiful through the holidays?  Improper watering is one of the main reasons for the decline of poinsettias. Be very careful not to over-water! Water your...

    This cookie is not only visually appealing, but it tastes great as well! These cookies are fun for little helpers to help you make! Just make sure that you let it chill in the fridge for a few hours. If your kiddos or other family members don't love the...

The quest for the perfect sugar cookie recipe is a hard quest, there are so many variations of cookies. We have found that the secret to perfect, fluffy cookies is the addition of sour cream!         Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter,...

  This particular cookie isn't just great around the holidays, it is great anytime! Let's face it cookies are welcome anytime of the year! In fact my kids wanted these in their lunchboxes the first week back to school.       Ingredients 1 1/4 cups...

Ginger Cookies Today's cookie recipe is from Alton Brown, in my opinion can do no wrong when it comes to getting creative in the kitchen. The fresh ginger adds an extra element to these cookies. Ingredients 9 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1...

These cookies are actually headed to my oven right this minute. They are a year round favorite in my family and the best part is that they are super easy to make. The come out of the oven very fluffy and soft! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 1 cup canned...

  Chocolate Crinkle Cookies These cookies are crisp on the outside and gooey on the inside. Which in my opinion is the perfect cookie combo! Just a side note, are more time consuming so it is the perfect recipe to tackle on a weekend at home! Ingredients 1 1/3...

There is something about Christmas and baking that go hand in hand. My family loves to fill containers of cookies and deliver them to our friends and neighbors. It is a nice gift to receive because you never know when company could pop in and a sweet treat will be...

December Interest Rates: Everyone has heard the following phrases:”now is the time to buy” “interest rates are low, act now!” Take a look at the interest rates as provided by Wells Fargo and the National Home-Builders Association. Keep in mind that these change on a...