We are two weeks away from Christmas–the most wonderful time of the year. With most of the shopping hopefully finished, we now turn our attention to the long-awaited festivities of the season. This week we highlight the food and treats that you and your family can enjoy at your Christmas gatherings.

From the gorgeous Raspberry Punch, to the tasty Crack Pretzels with Crispy Caramel and Pecans–this year your Christmas festivities will cause the angels to sing! Simplify your gatherings this season with this incredible Holiday Appetizers Buffet for Easy Entertaining, and for the big day–try this delicious Beef Tenderloin in Red Wine Mushroom Sauce, it will leave your family full of more than just holiday cheer!

Also, Christmas Peppermint Fudge will add a little variety to your holiday baking, and the Reindeer Treats Christmas Craft is the sweetest craft that will be sure to please your younger crowd. Enjoy this Christmas, and serve your family and guests these delicious recipes–and “have yourself a merry little Christmas” from Family Fun Friday.

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! Welcome to our community! I love my co-hosts!

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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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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! Keep warm and enjoy these Christmas recipes and family fun ideas from Family Fun Friday.

6 Christmas Celebration Recipes

This Raspberry Punch is beautiful and perfect for the season. You can find this refreshing and gorgeous recipe by Hilary at Embellishmints at: Raspberry Punch
Crack Pretzels with Crispy Caramel and Pecans by Jennifer at Take Two Tapas is the perfect balance of salty and sweet! It would also make a wonderful gift. Check out the recipe at: Crack Pretzels with Crispy Caramel
Julie at This Gal Cooks has created a heavenly spin on fudge with her Chocolate Peppermint Fudge recipe. I am definitely adding this into my baking this season. Find her recipe at: Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Kit at the Kittchen has once again amazed us with her absolutely mouthwatering recipe for Beef Tenderloin in Red Wine Mushroom Sauce. This recipe begs to be made this season! Find the link here: Beef Tenderloin
Emily at Nap Time Creations wows us with her rustic arrangement and style, and tasty buffet recipes–I am excited to try this! Check out her recipes here: Holiday Appetizers Buffet
Reindeer Treats Christmas Craft by Jenn at Clean & Scentsible is not only adorable, but a perfect craft/snack for your younger crowd. Find her recipe here:Reindeers Treats Craft

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Gym Craft Laundry

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