I love to bake, but since I have a small family, I usually end up eating most everything myself. So that means, time to have a party so others can gain weight with me! ha! So tonight I’m having a casual, last-minute party to celebrate Christmas.

Along with cute printable decor, I’ll also be serving up some of my favorite appetizers, desserts and drinks. I thought I would share some of the easy recipes that I’ll be serving tonight to help you with your party planning.

Guests will love this Anipasto Bake recipe that I got from my sister-in-law from Boston.

Can I just say easiest and fanciest looking appetizer ever… Baked Brie.

As for the easiest dessert, I’m making Tidy Mom’s fudge wreath. I used gummy fruit as garnish. I’ve used M&M’s in the past as well.

Last night I added some Christmas colored M & M’s to my favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe for a festive and easy treat that everyone will enjoy.

Pecan Chocolate Bars are another all time favorite sweet treat that I can’t stop eating!

Tidy Mom’s Beer Cheese Dip recipe looks delicious and is on my list to make today as well.

I hope you are able to spend some time with friends and family to enjoy the season!

Have a very Merry Christmas friends!

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Do your kids drink soda?  Or “pop” as I call it.

This has been something my kids have all of the sudden been wanting to drink. I don’t let them drink pop, but I am okay with them drinking something with no artificial ingredients like Sierra Mist Natural.

It’s made with real sugar and 100% natural flavoring. I love that. Too bad they don’t serve it at more restaurants!

I visited the Sierra Mist Natural’s Facebook page and found a yummy drink called the Luau-Licious in their Mixology section. I’m now addicted.

It just takes three simple ingredients, 8 oz. of Sierra Mist Natural, 4 oz. of Pinapple Juice and a squeeze of lime.

As a matter of fact, I’m probably drinking it right now as you are reading this. {Gulp!}

Here are some great recipes from Sierra Mist that sound so good!

With the holidays around the corner, I’m trying to think of something extra yummy to serve.

I think I’m a Frost Bite kind of gal. I love mint and this recipe is a lot like my favorite drink… YUM!

Frost Bite (Mocktail)

Ingredients:

• 3 oz. Sierra Mist Natural
• 2 oz. of White grape juice
• Fresh blueberries
• Fresh mint
• 1 oz. Pineapple juice

Directions:

1. In a shaker filled with ice, mix fresh lime juice and pineapple juice
2. Add white grape juice, mint and blueberries
3. Shake all ingredients well and strain into a large glass filled with ice
4. Top with Sierra Mist Natural
5. Garnish with fresh blueberries for a holiday twist (optional)

Frost Bite (Cocktail)

Ingredients:

• 3 oz. Sierra Mist Natural
• 1 oz. Blue Curacao
• 1 oz. Coconut Vodka
• Fresh mint
• 1 oz. Pineapple juice
• Fresh blueberries (optional)

Directions:

1. In a shaker filled with ice, mix coconut vodka and pineapple juice
2. Add blue curacao, fresh mint and blueberries (optional)
3. Shake all ingredients well and strain into a large glass filled with ice
4. Top with Sierra Mist Natural
5. Garnish with fresh blueberries for a holiday twist (optional)

Meet Me At The Mist-letoe… Martini (Cocktail)

Get it? Mist… leto! ha.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Sierra Mist Natural
• 1 1/2 oz. Raspberry Vodka
• 3 Leaves fresh basil
• 1/2 oz. Fresh lime juice
• 1 oz. Blueberry juice

Directions:

1. In a glass, muddle two basil leaves and lime juice, then add to shaker filled with ice
2. Add raspberry vodka and blueberry juice to the shaker; shake well and strain into a martini glass
3. Top with Sierra Mist Natural
4. Garnish with a basil leaf for decoration (optional)

Meet Me At The Mist-letoe… Martini (Mocktail)

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Sierra Mist Natural
• 1 1/2 oz. Raspberry juice
• 3 Leaves fresh basil
• 1/2 oz. Fresh lime juice
• 1 oz. Blueberry juice

Directions:

1. In a glass, muddle two basil leaves and lime juice, then add to a shaker filled with ice
2. Add raspberry and blueberry juice to the shaker; shake well and strain into a martini glass
3. Top with Sierra Mist Natural
4. Garnish with a basil leaf for decoration (optional)

Are you a Frost Bite or Meet Me at the Mist-leto Kind of Person?

Let me know in the comment section which cocktail/mocktail you would like to try?

Visit Sierra Mist Natural’s Facebook Page and “Like” them to find more recipe ideas. You’ll want to get your thinking cap on for a great giveaway coming soon!!!

This post was sponsored by Sierra Mist Natural. All opinions my own. I really do love all natural ingredients, pineapple juice, Sierra Mist Natural and mint.

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Enjoy Thanksgiving Free Printables, Food Ideas and Homemade Craft features at a glance!

I hope you enjoy this round-up of previous posts to help with your Thanksgiving festivities. There are some really inspiring DIY ideas here that I know I’ll be using this week! Enjoy this time with your family and if you like these ideas, please share this page with your friends.

Happy Thanksgiving!  - Amy

Thanksgiving Food Ideas

7 Turkey Treats – Thanksgiving Food Ideas

10 Creative Vegetable Trays

Left Over Turkey Recipes

Grandma Chunkie’s Chocolate Pie Recipe

Watermelon Pie

Owl S’mores

Pumpkin Pie Pancakes 

Thanksgiving Craft Ideas & Free Printables

Free Thanksgiving Candy Bar Wrappers

8 Free Printables for Thanksgiving

More Thanksgiving Free Printables

12 Creative Craft Projects

Fall Party & Decorating Ideas

Thanksgiving Table Setting

Burlap Wreath

Turkey Popcorn Thanksgiving Feast

Kids Thanksgiving Party

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Cheese Skull by Not Martha

Cheese Skull by Not Martha

Peanut Butter Eyeballs by Kristan at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

Glowing Hand Halloween Punch Via Chow.com

Halloween Witches Brew by Hostess with the Mostess

Frankenstein Cake via Betty Crocker

Spider Cake Pops by Bakerella

Halloween Spider Cupcakes by Tidymom

Halloween Bug Juice via Betty Crocker

Melted Witches Treat by Kristan at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

Brains in a Jar by Kristan

Find more Halloween Creepy Treats:

• 13 Spooktacular Halloween Food Ideas
• Free Meal Plan – Halloween Recipes

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Meal planning is not something I want to do after such a nice long weekend. So I’m re-posting this delicious menu created by Cheryl aka Tidy Mom.

Here’s what’s for dinner:

• Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake

• Grilled Salmon with Rice & Spinach

• Home Made Pizza Rolls

• Slow Cooker Beef

• Turkey, Pesto & Mozzarella Panini

Visit this page to see and print the menu. This printable meal plan comes with recipes, photos and a grocery list. If you have a smart phone, you can view the plan on your phone. No need to print… super easy!

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