Aunt Louise’s Pecan Pie

My great aunt Louise Koonce is the originator of this delicious pecan pie recipe that has been one of my family traditions for over 50 years. She and her husband used to own a pecan orchard in southern Texas, so she baked at least one of these pies every day for most of her [...]

Soft Pumpkin Pretzels

Here’s a fun recipe that is always a hit with both kids and fall football tailgaters alike. Kids love shaping these delish pumpkin treats and everyone loves scarfing them down. This recipe definitely needs adult involvement, so don’t let kids try this one without you there in the kitchen with them.

Ingredients:
1 1/4 [...]

Parents Bristle Blocks Spinners

Boy, was I amazed when one of the toys that my two year old received for his birthday was as loved by his 4 and 6 year old cousins as much as him. The gift was a 57-Piece Parents Bristle Blocks Spinners set.

Yeah, so it says on the outside packaging “2-6 years”. I [...]

Step 2 Flip and Doodle Easel Desk

Another birthday present hit with my 2 year old son recently was the Step 2 Flip and Doodle Easel Desk. My little Picasso’s eyes lit up when he unwrapped this little artist’s dream studio set.

This desk includes a magnetized dry-erase easel that can be flipped over and serves a desk top. Below the [...]

Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake

As Thanksgiving draws nearer, I’m always on the lookout for new and tasty dessert ideas that go a bit beyond the basic Libby’s pumpkin-in-a-can pie. Although let’s face it, we all love that pumpkin in a can. There’s something familiar and comforting about it. Perhaps that’s why I love this particular recipe [...]

Step 2 Wagon for Two Plus

My son had his 2nd birthday last week, and was delighted to receive the Step 2 Wagon for Two Plus from my in-laws. He squealed in excitement when his grandmother rolled this wagon into our living room, complete with a stuffed gorilla strapped in and a helium-filled Elmo balloon tied to the handle.

This awesome [...]