A Year of Favorite Features - Best of 2013

For the past year I have hosted Tasty Thursdays linky party.  Now, I'm happy to join that party with 3 great bloggers for Best of the Weekend party.  It starts each Friday night at 8pm EST right here on my blog.  To celebrate, I wanted to show off a favorite featured post from each month in 2013.  Here they are!!  Pin them and tell these talented bloggers that I sent you!!

January - Mint Brownie Swirl Fudge from Inside BruCrew Life
February - Chocolate Ice Cream Sammies from Posed Perfection
March - Jalapeno Popper Flatbread - Dixie Chik Cooks
April - Duck Cloth Spring Wreath from Made in a Day
May - Strawberry Cheesecake Tart from Sumptuous Spoonfuls
June - Pesto Tortilla Pinwheels from Home Cooking Memories
July - Mai Tai Cupcakes from Lady Behind the Curtain
August - Mint Choc. Chip Cake Pop Cones from Pint Sized Baker
September - Whoppers Blondie Bars from Six Sister's Stuff

October - Caramel Apple Layer Cake from Say it with Cake

November - Mile High 3-Layer Pumpkin Pie from I Should Be Mopping the Floor

December - JOY Metal Salvage Letters from Just A Little Creativity

I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!! 

Please stop on over to say hi!!



Don't miss Best of the Weekend linky party that I'm a part of.  
Live at 8pm EST each week!!

Thanks ~ Nichi

Tasty Thursdays - Announcement

In case you haven't heard my big announcement.....
Last week was the last Tasty Thursdays.
However, the great news is that I have joined forces along with
A Little Claireification, Cooking With Curls, and Little Miss Celebration
to co-host Best of the Weekend linky party starting January 3rd.
What a way to ring in the new year!!
What does that mean for you?
You link up here and it will show up on ALL 4 BLOGS!!!!

Until then, have a wonderful Christmas and New Years. 
I will be taking a bloggy break to spend time with family and friends. 
See you at the new party!!

Looking for a last minute treat for those holiday parties?
These fun Reindeer Cookies will be perfect.

Tasty Thursdays #69

I have a big announcement.....
This will be the last Tasty Thursdays.
However, the great news is that I have joined forces along with
A Little Claireification, Cooking With Curls, and Little Miss Celebration
to co-host Best of the Weekend linky party starting January 3rd.
What a way to ring in the new year!!
What does that mean for you?
You link up here and it will show up on ALL 4 BLOGS!!!! 

Have you seen my latest post from the 12 Days of Bloggy Christmas?
These fun Reindeer Cookies will be perfect for any holiday gathering.

Want to win a $500 eGiftCard?  Only a few days left to enter!!
Click HERE to see the latest giveaway that I'm a part of.

Now on to the terrific FEATURES from the last party.
Be sure to visit them, pin them, and enjoy them!!

Elf on the Shelf Cookies by Lizy B

DIY Metal Salvage Letters by Just a Little Creativity

20 Peppermint Desserts by I Dig Pinterest

Gingerbread Oreo Truffles by Cooking With K

 Congrats to you all.  Feel free to grab a new "Featured" button.  

Now on to the next party!!
New features will be posted next Thursday!!

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Party Guidelines:

 I would love for you to link back to Tasty Thursdays on your blog,
or add it to your party list. 

Link something new or a great oldie that you haven't shared before...no limits.

No etsy shops, giveaways, round ups, business links, please.

By linking up your posts you are giving The Mandatory Mooch permission to use your photos in featured posts and social media outlets. All photos will be credited to your site and post.

Tasty Thursdays #68

Thank you all for contributing to the last party. 

I can't wait to see what wonderful recipes and projects you link up this week.

Have you seen the 12 Days of Bloggy Christmas posts that I'm a part of?
12 amazing bloggers have put together some fun posts for you.  Start HERE to see them all.
And stay tuned....I'm DAY 11!!

Want to win a $500 eGiftCard?
Click HERE to see the latest giveaway that I'm a part of.

Now on to the terrific FEATURES from the last party.
Be sure to visit them, pin them, and enjoy them!!

Advent Calendar from Adventures of a DIY Mom

Pecan Pie French Toast from Sweet Bella Roos

Sweet Potato Gratin from Home Cooking

Chocolate Covered Whoopie Pies from Living Better Together

 Congrats to you all.  Feel free to grab a new "Featured" button.  

Now on to the next party!!
New features will be posted next Thursday!!

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Party Guidelines:

 I would love for you to link back to Tasty Thursdays on your blog,
or add it to your party list. 

Link something new or a great oldie that you haven't shared before...no limits.

No etsy shops, giveaways, round ups, business links, please.

By linking up your posts you are giving The Mandatory Mooch permission to use your photos in featured posts and social media outlets. All photos will be credited to your site and post.

Tasty Thursdays #67

Thank you all for contributing to the last party. 

I can't wait to see what wonderful recipes and projects you link up this week.

Have you seen my latest post?  These Honey Glazed Sweet Potatoes are an 

easy side dish for your holiday gatherings.

Want to win $1000 in time for you Black Friday shopping?
There is still a few days left to enter HERE.

Now on to the terrific FEATURES from the party.
Be sure to visit them, pin them, and enjoy them!!



Peppermint Brownie Ice Cream Cake from Life, Love and Sugar

DIY Ornament Gift Tags from The Elephant of Surprise

Skillet Enchilada Rice from Sweet Bella Roos

Warm Apple Crisp from Flavors by Four

 Congrats to you all.  Feel free to grab a new "Featured" button.  

Now on to the next party!!
New features will be posted next Thursday!!

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Party Guidelines:

 I would love for you to link back to Tasty Thursdays on your blog,
or add it to your party list. 

Link something new or a great oldie that you haven't shared before...no limits.

No etsy shops, giveaways, round ups, business links, please.

By linking up your posts you are giving The Mandatory Mooch permission to use your photos in featured posts and social media outlets. All photos will be credited to your site and post.

Tasty Thursdays #66

Thank you all for contributing to the last party. 

I can't wait to see what wonderful recipes and projects you link up this week.

Have you seen my latest post?  These Rollo Pretzel Bites are a great holiday treat
for your neighbors and parties.will be the

Want to win $1000 in time for you Black Friday shopping?
There is still time to enter HERE.

Now on to the terrific FEATURES from the party.
Be sure to visit them, pin them, and enjoy them!!



Mile High Three Layer Pumpkin Pie from I Should Be Mopping the Floor

Pizza Box to Canvas from Doodle Buddies

Three Cheese Eggplant Parmesan from Melding Magic

Corn Bread from My Turn for Us

 Congrats to you all.  Feel free to grab a new "Featured" button.  

Now on to the next party!!
New features will be posted next Thursday!!

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Party Guidelines:

 I would love for you to link back to Tasty Thursdays on your blog,
or add it to your party list. 

Link something new or a great oldie that you haven't shared before...no limits.

No etsy shops, giveaways, round ups, business links, please.

By linking up your posts you are giving The Mandatory Mooch permission to use your photos in featured posts and social media outlets. All photos will be credited to your site and post.

Tasty Thursdays #65

Thank you all for contributing to the last party. 

I can't wait to see what wonderful recipes and projects you link up this week.

Have you seen my latest post?  These Turkey Cookies will be the
perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast.

Also....I'm a part of a huge GIVEAWAY!!
Want to win $1000 in time for you Black Friday shopping.
Enter HERE.

Now on to the terrific FEATURES from the party.
Be sure to visit them, pin them, and enjoy them!!



Snickers Brownie Bites from First Year Blog

22 Pie Recipes for the Holidays from Six Sister's Stuff

 Sliding Spice Rack DIY from With a Blast

Open-Faced Chicken Bruschetta from Happy Food Healthy Life

 Congrats to you all.  Feel free to grab a new "Featured" button.  

Now on to the next party!!
New features will be posted next Thursday!!

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Party Guidelines:

 I would love for you to link back to Tasty Thursdays on your blog,
or add it to your party list. 

Link something new or a great oldie that you haven't shared before...no limits.

No etsy shops, giveaways, round ups, business links, please.

By linking up your posts you are giving The Mandatory Mooch permission to use your photos in featured posts and social media outlets. All photos will be credited to your site and post.