As we leave behind the beauty of fall and head full-force into the chill of winter and the holiday season; we’re focusing on tasty, simple, and quick dinner ideas.

Oh, how a tall cup of coffee with a Peppermint Coffee Creamer can warm the soul. Enjoy this hearty peppermint treat after either a meal of Slow Cooker Sirloin Beef Stew; Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Potatoes, or Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs. Can a meal even be called dinner without a bite of chocolate to end it? I think not! These dangerously-delicious Peppermint Mocha Brownies are sure to appeal to everyone in your family!

Check out these amazing recipes which are sure to simplify your menu and satisfy your family during this busy season.

Family Fun Friday

Every week at HappyandBlessedHome.com we share the talents and top posts from our blogging friends all around the web with HappyandBlessedHome.com readers via: Family Fun Friday. The Family Fun Friday Team reviews 100+ link-ups to select the top features in the following categories: Encouraging Posts for Moms, Recipes, Family Fun, Crafts and Homeschooling. Every week is different and is tailored to the trends that are current to help moms save time and energy so they can have more freedom to do what they love best – enjoy family fun!

If you are looking for the best tips, links, resources, freebies and more – you’ve come to the right place! Family Fun Friday is all about connecting as a family. We feature great ideas for family fun, and things to help moms get things done so they have more time to spend doing what they love to do – be with family!

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Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.comwhere she shares, easy recipes, free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook /Pinterest / Twitter /Google + /Bloglovin’/Instagram. Monica will round-up all the Family Fun Friday posts.

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Special Thanks

Thanks to all my blogging friends for linking up last week at Family Fun Friday. I have a special YouTube Video for you at Thank You All My Blogging Friends! So many great ideas, crafts and things to do! If you link up, you permit me to use your pictures/ideas as part of future posts and/or social media. Now on to some fabulous posts for moms. Thanks again for all your wonderful ideas! I hope these Family Friendly and Fun ideas inspire you.

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I think you’ll love these wonderful recipes created by some of the most talented bloggers I know! Nothing says winter or holiday season better than warm-hearty meals and delicious coffee! Keep warm and enjoy these delectable winter inspired recipes from Family Fun Friday.

5 Delicious Winter Recipes

This festive Peppermint Coffee Creamer by Michelle at the Gracious Housewife is delightfully-delicious. You can find her recipe at:Peppermint Coffee Creamer
Try this warm and hearty- Slow Cooker Sirloin Beef Stew, “[t]he ultimate comfort food for a cold day!” by Erin at Delightfule Made. Find this recipe at:Slow Cooker Sirloin Beef Stew
Check out this rich and creamy dish that Michelle at A Dish of Daily Life has cooked up! Along with being creamy– Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Potatoes screams hearty and delicious! Get her recipe at:Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Potatoes
Who can say no to the Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs by Jenny at the Jenny Revolution? I can’t wait to try this simple and satisfying recipe! Find her recipe at:Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs
What is the holiday season without chocolate? Gina at Kleinworth & Co. wows us with her festive and mouthwatering Peppermint Mocha Brownies. You can find her recipe at: Peppermint Mocha Brownies

5 Delicious Winter Recipes

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Gym Craft Laundry

Herchel’s rounded up some Fun Fall Treats on Gym Craft Laundry.

Blessed Learners

Adelien’s rounded up 5 Fun Things to do with Pumpkins on Blessed Learners.

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