After countless requests from friends, I've finally dropped my old fashioned Oatmeal Cookie recipe on YouTube. These are the ultimate Oatmeal Cookies that are chewy, crispy-edged, that can be sized just the way you like them. These bad boys have been my secret weapon for years—perfect for snack attacks, family gatherings, or just treating yourself. If you are an oatmeal cookie enthusiast, what's your go-to add-in for oatmeal cookies? Raisins, chocolate chips, nuts, or something wild like cranberries? I've added raisins, chocolate chips and even butterscotch chips, but my favorite is just plain Jane.

It seems everywhere we look people are scrambling to knock out that list of gifts and to do's. While at church this morning, I heard multiple people talking about all of the Christmas events they "have to" attend over the next week. It was stressing me out FOR them. So, I'm just checking in on our people. How are you doing?

You are looking at the proud face of a woman who opted for the healthier and more frugal option of clementines that were in her cooler rather than caving to the roadtrip junk food options she wanted.

Last night I thought I was getting ahead for Christmas Day and whipped up a batch of sausage balls from scratch. Only, it has been a log time since I've made them or even had them. They smelled so good that I could not help myself. I had one, then two, then..."Oh heck, I'll make another batch for Christmas. We are eating them now!" What holiday treats are you eating today or eagerly anticipating?

I just uploaded a new video today that is a 'recipe' for a special gift idea for a little one. As grandparents around the holidays, it is so tempting to go overboard. But we have our marching orders from our children. I wanted to create something that would grow my relationship with my grandson and be a blessing for my daughter's peace of mind. My grandson LOVES books, so the next best thing to reading with him in person is to read with him "to infinity and beyond". For as long as Youtube exists, he will have my voice and my silly face reading stories to him. The best part is that I can keep adding to the collection in the months ahead.