The Ultimate Pinterest Party Week 228

Thanks for visiting our link party this week! I'm excited to see what you great bloggers share today.

December is here and we had our first snowfall this week. I love the stillness of the world when fresh snow blankets the ground. I'm not ready for such cold weather yet though! It's this time of year I miss living in South Carolina, where we could visit the beach the week of Christmas. There is lots of beauty here in Utah though with the lovely mountains.

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Try these buttery smooth cookies surrounded by crunchy pecans and filled with a cherry half. My recipe for Thumbprint Cookies with Cherries is sure to please this holiday season.

I love to drive out in the country to see the seasons changing. When I saw this bright red barn against a field of snow and the mountains, I had to stop and take in the beauty of the scene.

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Thumbprint Cookies with Cherries

Thumbprint cookies are such a nice holiday treat! These cookies are buttery and almost melt in your mouth. The chopped pecans covering the cookie add a nice little crunchy texture.

Traditional thumbprint cookies are topped with jam, but in my family we always use a maraschino cherry. Every Christmas when I was growing up, we would make these cookies. I've continued that tradition with my own family. 

The Ultimate Pinterest Party Week 227

Happy Friday and welcome back to our link party! We took a break last week to enjoy time with family over the holiday weekend. Now my thoughts turn to Christmas. There is plenty of time to finish shopping and decorating though. During this weeks party, I hope there are inspiring links to holiday foods, decorations, and tips.

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It's easy to make your own home spa items when you follow the wonderful step-by-step recipes included in Make and Give Home Apothecary by Stephanie Rose.

If you know of someone that loves to use LEGOs, this gift list is what you need. There are suggestions for new sets, books to inspire you to use bricks you have, clothing, storage ideas, and more! Great ideas for ages 2-102.

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LEGO Gift Guide

Do you have one or more LEGO fans in your home? Then this is the gift guide for you! Whether you are searching for an interesting new set, ideas for what to build with bricks you have, or even the coolest LEGO clothes - I've got you covered. There is a little bit of everything on this LEGO Gift Guide, so I'm sure you will find ideas for the perfect gift for the LEGO lover on your list.

In this gift guide, you will find suggestions of LEGO sets, storage solutions, building surfaces, clothes, and books having to do with favorite Lego characters. I hope that it gives you some great ideas for the just-right present.

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Who doesn't enjoy a little pampering? Having some spa time is a great way to relax. You can personalize your bath bombs or salts when you make your own. Making sweet smelling spa items for yourself or to give as gifts doesn't have to be complicated and intimidating though.