The Millennial Homemakers™: Interior Decorating, Hostessing, Homemaking, & Lifestyle Tips

Merry Christmas from the Millennial Homemakers! This year, we’re celebrating by bringing you the Twelve Days of Christmas. On the twelfth day of Christmas, the Millennial Homemakers give to you - Christmas traditions! We’ll share some of our favorite Christmas and holiday traditions.   If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow!   Check out our 12 Days of Christmas Pinterest board!   Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers   Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16   Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn  

Merry Christmas from the Millennial Homemakers! This year, we’re celebrating by bringing you the Twelve Days of Christmas. On the eleventh day of Christmas, the Millennial Homemakers give to you - Christmas morning recipes! We’ll share some of our favorite recipes to make Christmas morning for breakfast or brunch If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow! Check out these recipes and more on our 12 Days of Christmas Pinterest board! Recipes Shared:   Eggnog French Toast   Ingredients:1-½ cups eggnog 5 large eggs ½ tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp rum extract 12 slices white bread or French bread Directions:Preheat griddle to 350 degrees. Whisk together eggnog, eggs, nutmeg, and rum extract until well blended. Pour into a shallow baking dish. Dip bread into mixture to cover with mixture on both sides. Transfer bread to griddle and cook until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown. Serve warm with maple syrup.   Monkey Bread   Ingredients:½ cup sugar 1-½ tsp cinnamon 2 packages cinnamon rolls, with icing ⅓ cup brown sugar ½ cup butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bundt pan with cooking spray. Place cinnamon and sugar in a gallon size ziplock bag. Cut each cinnamon roll into 6 pieces. Place rolls into bag and shake. Arrange half the cinnamon rolls into bundt pan. Stir together brown sugar, butter, and vanilla. Pour half mixture over rolls in bundt pan. Place the other half of the rolls in bundt pan and pour remaining mixture on top. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Drizzle icing over rolls before serving.   Candy Cane Crescent Rolls   Ingredients:2 packages of refrigerated crescent rolls 1-8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 egg ⅓ cup sugar 1 can cherry pie filling For the glaze:½ cup powdered sugar 1-½ tbsp milk Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange crescent roll triangles pointing inward into the shape of a candy cane with edges overlapping. Lightly press triangles together to seal. Beat together cream cheese and sugar. Add egg, beat until smooth. Spoon cream cheese mixture onto the larger part of each triangle. Add cherry pie filling over the top of the cream cheese. Fold tops of the triangles toward the base end of each triangle and lightly press to seal. Bake for 15 minutes, until pastry is golden brown. Prepare your glaze by beating together powdered sugar and milk. Drizzle glaze over candy cane.   Gluten Free Breakfast Casserole   Ingredients:1-16 oz package pork sausage 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cups frozen hashbrowns 3 cups shredded cheese ¾ cups Bisquick gluten free mix 2 cups milk ¼ tsp pepper 6 eggs Directions:Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cook sausage, bell pepper and onion over medium heat, until sausage is no longer pink. Drain. Mix sausage mixture, hashbrowns, and 1-½ cups of cheese in a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Stir Bisquick mix, milk, pepper, and eggs. Pour over sausage mixture in casserole dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Sprinkle remaining ½ cups of cheese. Bake for about 3 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.   Christmas Morning Casserole   Ingredients:7 eggs ¼ cup milk 1-16 oz package refrigerated flaky biscuit dough, cut into 1-½ inch pieces 1-½ cups shredded cheese 4 green onions, chopped 6-8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together the eggs and milk. Add in biscuit pieces, cheese, onions, and bacon. Pour everything into a 9x13 inch casserole dish and bake for 25-30 minutes. Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn  

Merry Christmas from the Millennial Homemakers! This year, we’re celebrating by bringing you the Twelve Days of Christmas. On the tenth day of Christmas, the Millennial Homemakers give to you - Holiday Hostessing Tips! We’ll share some of our favorite ways to make hostessing easy and stress-free! If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow! Check out our 12 Days of Christmas Pinterest board! Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn  

Merry Christmas from the Millennial Homemakers! This year, we’re celebrating by bringing you the Twelve Days of Christmas. On the ninth day of Christmas, the Millennial Homemakers give to you - Gift Wrapping Tips! We’ll share some of our favorite easy and budget-friendly gift wrapping tips. If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow! Check out our 12 Days of Christmas Pinterest board! Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn

Merry Christmas from the Millennial Homemakers! This year, we’re celebrating by bringing you the Twelve Days of Christmas. On the eighth day of Christmas, the Millennial Homemakers give to you - Holiday Cocktails and Mocktails! We’ll share some of our favorite Christmas-inspired beverage recipes (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)! If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow! Check out these recipes and more on our 12 Days of Christmas Pinterest board! Recipes Shared:   Gingerbread Moscow Mules   Ingredients:1-½ oz vodka ¾ oz ginger syrup (check out the recipe here) Juice of ½ lime ¼ tsp Gingerbread spice ⅛ tsp molasses 4 ½ oz club soda Directions:In a copper mug, mix vodka, syrup, lime juice, spices, and molasses. Add crushed ice. Top with club soda.   Bourbon Milk Punch   Ingredients:1-½ oz Bourbon 1 oz simple syrup (check out the recipe here) 3 oz whole milk 2 dashes vanilla extract Nutmeg Directions:Combine bourbon, syrup, milk, and vanilla extract in a shaker over ice, and shake. Strain over fresh ice in a large rocks glass. Sprinkle nutmeg on top,   Cranberry Ginger Bellini   Ingredients:1-½ cups sugar 1-½ cups cranberry juice 2 cups cranberries 4-5 sprigs rosemary 2 tbsp sliced ginger Chilled champagne Directions:In a small pot, combine sugar, juice, cranberries, rosemary, and ginger. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for about 30 minutes (until cranberries start to pop open). Remove rosemary and mash cranberries. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until mixture is thick and syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Add 2 tablespoons of mixtures to champagne flutes. Top with champagne.   Cranberry Apple Cider   Ingredients:1 liter apple juice (unsweetened) 2 cups orange juice (unsweetened) 1 liter cranberry juice (unsweetened) ½ cup sugar, stevia, or honey 3 whole cinnamon sticks ⅛ tsp ground cloves Directions:Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and stir. Cook 3-4 hours on low.   Jingle Bell Punch   Ingredients:12 oz frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 6 oz frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail 2 cups water ¼ cup sugar 2 liters ginger ale, chilled Sliced grapefruit, oranges, and frozen cranberries Directions:Combine lemonade, orange juice, cranberry juice, water, and sugar. Stir, then cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Add ginger ale and fruit. Serve.   Drinkable Pumpkin Pie   Ingredients:15 oz canned pumpkin 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 4 cups milk Directions:Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook for 3 hours on high. Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn

Merry Christmas from the Millennial Homemakers! This year, we’re celebrating by bringing you the Twelve Days of Christmas. On the seventh day of Christmas, the Millennial Homemakers give to you - Holiday Date Night Ideas! We’ll share some of our favorite cold-weather activities to share with your special someone or your best friends.   If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow!   Check out our 12 Days of Christmas Pinterest board!   Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers   Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16   Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn

Merry Christmas from the Millennial Homemakers! This year, we’re celebrating by bringing you the Twelve Days of Christmas. On the sixth day of Christmas, the Millennial Homemakers give to you - Cookie Swap Recipes! We’ll share some of our favorite cookie recipes to make for cookie swaps. If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow! Find these recipes and more on our 12 Days of Christmas Pinterest board! Recipes Shared:   Oreo Truffles   Ingredients:1 pkg oreos 12 oz. chocolate chips 1 cup heavy whipping cream Confectioner’s sugar, cocoa powder, walnuts (optional) Directions:Pulverize cookies Bring heavy whipping cream to boil. Take off heat and add chocolate chips. Let sit for about 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream to cookies and stir. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Roll into small (1 inch or so) balls and refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll in sugar, cocoa powder, walnuts, or topping of your choice.   Marbled Sugar Cookies   Ingredients:Sugar cookie dough Red food coloring Green food coloring Directions:Split the sugar cookie dough into three parts. Mix in red food coloring to one part, green food coloring to another part, and leave the last part white. Press all 3 parts together. Roll out dough and cut into your favorite holiday shapes. Bake 6-8 minutes at 350 degrees.   Gingersnaps   Ingredients:2 cups sifted flour 2 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ground cloves ¼ ground ginger 1 cup sugar ¾ cup shortening 1 egg ¼ cup light molasses Powdered sugar Directions:Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Add sugar to shortening. Mix in egg and molasses. Add the two mixes together. Shape into balls and dip in powdered sugar. Bake for 9-12 minutes.   Hershey Thumbprint Cookies   Ingredients:Your favorite cookie dough (sugar or peanut butter) Hershey kisses Directions:Cook cookies according to the directions on the mix and remove from oven. Before the cookies are cooled, press a small indent in the center of each cookie. Add a hershey kiss to each crater.   Chocolate Spritz Cookies   Ingredients:2 cups flour, sifted ½ tsp salt 1 cup sugar 1 egg 2 tbs milk 1 tsp vanilla 2 oz chocolate, melted Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add flour to salt. Cream butter, then add sugar. Mix egg, milk, and vanilla. Add in chocolate chips. Add dry ingredients. Press dough through a cookie press. Bake for 6-9 minutes.   Lemon Drop Cookies   Ingredients:1 box lemon cake mix Cool whip 1 egg Powdered sugar Directions:Mix cake mix, cool whip, and egg. Roll mix into small balls. Drop balls into powdered sugar Bake for 9 minutes at 350 degrees. Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn

Merry Christmas from the Millennial Homemakers! This year, we’re celebrating by bringing you the Twelve Days of Christmas. On the fifth day of Christmas, the Millennial Homemakers give to you - Holiday Party Attire! We’ll share ideas about what to wear to work parties and family and friend parties. Are you hosting a party this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got some wardrobe tips for you, too! If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow! Check out our 12 Days of Christmas Pinterest board! Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn  

Merry Christmas from the Millennial Homemakers! This year, we’re celebrating by bringing you the Twelve Days of Christmas. On the fourth day of Christmas, the Millennial Homemakers give to you - gifting tips and ideas! Whether you're shopping for a friend, co-worker, or hostess, we have the perfect gift idea for you! If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow! Find these recipes and more on our 12 Days of Christmas Pinterest board! Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn

Merry Christmas from the Millennial Homemakers! This year, we’re celebrating by bringing you the Twelve Days of Christmas. On the third day of Christmas, the Millennial Homemakers give to you - our favorite holiday crockpot recipes! If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow! Find these recipes and more on our 12 Days of Christmas Pinterest board! Recipes Shared:   Little Smokies   Ingredients:2-16 oz pkgs little smokies 1 cup barbeque sauce ¾ cup grape (or pepper) jelly Directions:Add all ingredients to your crockpot. Cook on low for 2-3 hours.   Roasted Nuts   Ingredients:1 tbsp butter, unsalted 3 cups pecan halves 2 cups almonds 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp cayenne pepper Directions:Rub the inside of your crockpot with butter. Add pecans and almonds. Drizzle with maple syrup, stir to coat well. Sprinkle with salt and cayenne. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes, uncover and cook on low for 1-½ to 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.   Orange Cranberry Meatballs   Ingredients:12 oz chili sauce 14 oz whole-berry cranberry sauce ¼ cup orange juice 28 oz frozen meatballs Directions:Combine all ingredients in a crockpot. Cook on high for 2 hours.   Christmas Ham   Ingredients:1 pre-cooked ham 3 cups brown sugar 20 oz. pineapple chunks Directions:Sprinkle brown sugar on bottom of your crockpot, then add the ham. Pour pineapple over the ham. Sprinkle with the remainder of your brown sugar. Cook on low for 4-6 hours.   Eggnog Bread Pudding   Ingredients:10 cups cubed (stale) French bread 4 eggs 2 cups prepared eggnog ½ cup (packed) brown sugar 4 tbsp butter, melted and slightly cooled 1-½ tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg 1 cup raisins (optional) Eggnog syrup (¾ cup eggnog, ½ cup pure maple syrup, 2 tbsp butter) Directions:Grease crockpot with softened butter. Whisk eggs and blend in the eggnog and brown sugar. Whisk while pouring in melted butter, then add vanilla. Add bread and stir until all the bread is soaked. Mix in raisins. Pour into crockpot. Cook (covered) on low for 2-3 hours. Right before the pudding is done, prepare the eggnog syrup. Common eggnog and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Cool slightly, then serve it warm over the bread pudding.   Fudge   Ingredients:2 cups milk chocolate chips ¼ cup heavy whipping cream ⅓ cup honey ½ cup white chocolate chips 1 tsp vanilla Directions:Combine milk chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream and honey in your crockpot. Cook on high for 1 hour. Add white chocolate chips and stir until melted. Add in vanilla. Pour into a 8x8 foil-lined pan and cool for 1-3 hours.   Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn  

Merry Christmas from the Millennial Homemakers! This year, we're celebrating by bringing you the Twelve Days of Christmas. On the second day of Christmas, the Millennial Homemakers give to you - Christmas China: To Buy or Not to Buy?! If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow!  Check out our Twelve Days of MHM Christmas Pinterest board! Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn

Merry Christmas from the Millennial Homemakers! This year, we're celebrating by bringing you the Twelve Days of Christmas. On the first day of Christmas, the Millennial Homemakers give to you - Christmas Decor Trends for 2017! If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow!  Check out our Christmas Trends Pinterest board! Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn  

Welcome to the Millennial Homemakers! On this episode, you’ll get a chance to meet Millennial Homemaker Lindsey Davidson. Join us as we get to know Lindsey, as she shares how she and her husband handle the work-life balance. If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow! Topics Discussed: Meet Lindsey! Check out her blog! Sassy Southern Lindsey Follow her on Instagram - @ll_davidson How to make the most of your time with your spouse or significant other, especially when one of you works a lot Use HelloFresh or Blue Apron to make the maximize your time together Unplug and focus on each other during date night, whether it’s at home or out Get away together at least once a year, even if it’s a staycation How to combat loneliness and FOMO Surround yourself with friends in a similar life stage as you Consider getting a pet or volunteer at an animal shelter Do something for you (like a hobby, like PureBarre) Don’t compare yourself to other people Learn what your Love Languages are - Take the quiz here! The 5 languages are: Words of Affirmation Acts of Service Receiving Gifts Quality Time Physical Touch Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn

Welcome to the Millennial Homemakers! Thanksgiving is almost here - if you're hosting, you've got a lot on your mind. On this episode, we'll share some last minute tips, so you can relax and enjoy the day!   If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow!   Topics Discussed: Prepare in advanceTry not to go shopping on Wednesday or Thursday Don't forget ice, chairs, and plates! Last minute decor tips It's all about your mindsetThanksgiving is about showing up, not showing off Ways to give back this year   Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers   Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16   Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn

Welcome to the Millennial Homemakers! Food is only one piece of the puzzle when you’re hosting a holiday dinner. On this episode, we discuss some tips and tricks for creating a gorgeous tablescape for Thanksgiving or your next dinner party! If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow! Topics Discussed: Tablescape Trends Tips for a Stress-Free Tablescape Check out our Tablescape Pinterest board! Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn