This post was sponsored by Keep. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously help The Sweetest Occasion keep the jingle bells a-ringin’ all season long! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Are you doing any Black Friday shopping today? I’m definitely the type who skips all that madness in favor of a …
Posts from: November 2013
If you’ve been reading for a while, you may remember 24 Merry Days from last year. It’s like the ultimate Christmas countdown calendar over 24 days, featuring 24 bloggers and 24 seriously incredible giveaways. (Like last year’s prize package worth $250 from Cloud9 Living!) Well, guess what? I’m thrilled to once again be a part …
This post was sponsored by OREO. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously help The Sweetest Occasion keep the jingle bells a-ringin’ all season long! It’s no secret that I love spending time in the kitchen this time of year. I know for a lot of people baking feels like a chore, but for …
With a pretty serious winter storm on the horizon for those of us here in the Northeast, I have to admit that this week is feeling a bit more like Christmas than it feels like Thanksgiving. (Minus the fact that we’re still a few days out from getting our Christmas tree, that is!) We have …
This post was sponsored by Air Wick. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously help The Sweetest Occasion keep on keepin’ on! When I tell you that this cake recipe is one of my favorite recent kitchen success stories, I’m not exaggerating. With resounding cheers from B and everyone else who has tried it, I …
Hey, want to know a not-really secret? It’s Friday! I hope you’re pretty jazzed about that whole thing, because I know I am. Even though this weekend is going to be more of a hectic, working weekend once again, I’m still excited to try and relax a bit. Maybe watch some football. Definitely work on …
We’re one day closer to Thanksgiving and I’m telling you right now, I’m already excited. We’re actually eating at my mom’s house this year, which in and of itself is pretty awesome, because that lady is one heck of a cook. Also, she always makes vegetarian-friendly versions of all the Thanksgiving favorites for me so …
Well, friends, it’s that time again! Who’s ready for a little holiday gift guide action? Every Friday morning for the next several weeks, you’ll be able to pop by for my favorite picks for holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Today we’re kicking things off with fabulous hostess gifts! From little trinkets for the …
With one week to go until Thanksgiving, I’m kicking off the Thanksgiving countdown! Today and every day up until the big feast, I’ll be sharing a quick tip or two to help make your Thanksgiving celebration go off without a hitch. With seven days to go, today is the day to buy the turkey! Keep …
I’m having to pinch myself over this one, but ready or not holiday card time is officially here! Tis the season to dust off those awkward family photos (or your newlywed photos or photos of your dog…whatever works for you) and get ready to send them off to your nearest and dearest to spread a …
by Caitlin, Marla and Manda of The Merrythought Oh cheesecake…it’s simply divine. My favorite cheesecake recipe is the New York Style Cheesecake from Cook’s Illustrated. It’s heavenly – so smooth and creamy and always perfect, no matter what it’s topped with or what you add to it. With Thanksgiving just about a week away and pumpkin …
It may just be that I’ve been totally inspired by this morning’s Thanksgiving celebration photo shoot or my few days last week spent in Mexico, but it’s worth noting that I’m all kinds of in love with bold, rich, punchy shades of orange right at the moment. Isn’t it a fun twist on the classic …