Since I have been so bad at blogging lately I am going to start my holiday hiatus now. With that said, I could not be more excited that it is only 3 days until Christmas!!!

Happy Holidays to everyone. Wish you a happy, healthy, fun-filled holiday full of laughter and memories.

Be back to blogging soon...

Dear Blog,

I am sorry I have been neglecting you lately but I really do have some good { and bad } excuses.

- I am really upset with you because no matter how many tutorials I take or how many times I try you will not allow me to make my header or posts full page. Enough of the white space in the margins!!!

- I have been VERY busy with holiday wonderfullness. Homemade gifts take time and Christmas shopping traffic and lines are pure mayhem.

- With my new job not allowing me to sit at home and work while I watch my shows I have had to invest my nights catching up on my DVR.

-So much going on that when I am home, I AM LAZY!

I will try and do better but seriously, if you could help me out a little with my #1 excuse that would be great and very much appreciated.

Thanks, Mal

Now, I leave everyone with these cute and absolutely adorable Holiday cards I found on Flickr. I really need to get some for next year!

Ingredients:
1 box brownie mix*
*I like to use apple sauce instead of the oil. Makes them moister and just a tad healthier!
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 box candy canes
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 package good quality white chocolate for melting

Directions:
Prepare brownies according to package directions and add 1/2 tsp of peppermint extract
and 1 cup white chocolate chips to batter. Cook according to package directions.
Cool brownies completely. Once brownies have cooled cut into desired size pieces
(after the drizzled white chocolate is on the brownies it is nearly impossible to cut
them without having the white chocolate crack and break). Crush candy canes in plastic
bag; set aside. Melt white chocolate over double boiler or in a microwave safe dish.
Place melted chocolate in piping bag. Liberally drizzle pre-cut brownies with white
chocolate and immediately sprinkle with candy cane pieces while the chocolate is still wet.

Some great stocking stuffers ideas for this 2009 holiday season!!! Love.

6. Aveda Himilayan Glow Candle $32.00

Paloma over at La Dolce Vita just recently did a post inspired by LoveList. What a great idea so I thought I would give it a try.

It is no secret that I am completely and utterly, head over heels, in love with anything and everything green. I am always searching for that one thing green to add to my life. Here are some of my recent finds that I just can not get enough of. One of each please!

I cannot believe it has already been one year since I started this lil 'ol blog of mine! I must admit it has come a long way but still needs some work. Once I figure out how to make my header cover the entire top of the page I will be one happy camper. Any suggestions anyone?

Also, I would love to find some more amazing blogs to follow and convince some of my friends to start one their very own. Come on guys...

Thank you to everyone who has been following and commenting. You make it fun and worth it everyday.