With Christmas just weeks away, and the hustle and bustle of the season in full-swing; this holiday season seems to be racing by. What better way to enjoy this wondrous time of year then to establish a few family traditions along the way. This week we are featuring a few recipes for your family to enjoy together.

Nutella Hot Chocolate is literally packed full of flavor, and so is the Christmas Crunch White Chocolate Popcorn. Both are sure to please and are perfect for a little tree-trimming treat. Also, make Christmas morning memorable by adding Breakfast Cheesecake to the menu–a delicious crowd pleaser. Check out Five Days of Christmas Lists for fun Christmas activities and learn a few new ideas for making Christmas memories with your children while enjoying the Christmas season together.

Lastly, Holiday Traditions will inspire you to enjoy the smallest of things and create the most wonderful moments for you and your family to reminisce about in the years to come.

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!

Your links get lots of exposure as this party is promoted on several blogs at the same time. Woo-Hoo! Each co-host is featuring her top picks from the party so you get an increased chance in being featured as well. Each featured post will be pinned by the hostesses so be sure to link up your best!

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

Inspiring New Christmas Traditions

This festive cup of Nutella Hot Chocolate by Erin at Delightfule Made will warm your family on a cold-and-frosty evening! Find this joyful recipe at: Nutella Hot Chocolate
Enjoy a little Christmas Crunch White Chocolate Popcorn from Hilary at Embellishmints while snuggling up and watching Christmas movies this season. Check out this festive recipe here: Christmas Crunch White Chocolate Popcorn
Add this tasty Breakfast Cheesecake to your Christmas morning, and hear your angels rejoice! Paris at My Big Fat Happy Life has inspired me with this simple and delicious recipe. Find her recipe at: Breakfast Cheesecake
If you are considering new Christmas activities to incorporate into your traditions, check out Shelly at Red Head Mom 8; she has included 25 wonderful and simple Fun and Engaging Christmas Activities that you and your children can enjoy together. Her activities can be found at: Fun and Engaging Christmas Activities
Andrea at Living on Cloud Nine reminds us to enjoy the season with these simple Holiday Traditions. Check out her traditions at: Holiday Traditions

Inspiring New Christmas Traditions

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Gym Craft Laundry

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