Where Else You Can Find Me in December

Each month, on the first day of the month, I’ll be posting a round up of where else you can find me on the internet for the month before.  I guest post on a number of different sites and wanted to share the posts with you.  Take a minute to visit the posts and then enter the contest below.

Vermont tapioca pudding recipe

Stop by Makobi Scribe and take a look at the yummy Vermont Tapioca Pudding Recipe I shared. Everything tastes better with Vermont Maple Syrup.

Peppermint Bark Pie
Citrus Cinnamon French Toast

Visit Social Moms and take a look at a few of the yummy recipes I shared there in December for Peppermint Bark Pie and Citrus Cinnamon French Toast.

Eco-friendly party ideas

Head over to Mom it Forward and read my guest post on eco-friendly party ideas.

About Ellen Christian

Ellen is a busy mom of two teenagers who left the corporate world in 2008 to focus on a more eco-friendly life. She lives in rural Vermont where she juggles family, two blogs and a career in social media.

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Comments

  1. Melanie Montgomery says:

    I learned that I can get your yummy frnech toast recipe off of Social Moms

  2. You are so creative with food! I really need to get more experimental in the kitchen!

  3. these recipes sound delicious, thanks for sharing them:)

  4. it is still really hard to use the form above to follow you on instagram, it keeps redirecting to that page :(

  5. I will be making that peppermark bark pie recipe – wow looks great

  6. Angela Kinder says:

    I found out that the Peppermint Bark Pie is a no-bake! Whoopie!

  7. I learned Everything tastes better with Vermont Maple Syrup.  Right on!

  8. Thank you for taking the time to post on my blog! I really enjoy your recipe posts!

  9. Becky Lee says:

    Can’t wait to try the French Toast

  10. The Citrus Cinnamon French Toast looks yummy. The pineapple orange juice was an unexpected twist.

  11. I learned you could use maple syrup in tapioca pudding! I love tapioca, and I love maple syrup (especially the darker types) so what’s not to love? Will definitely try this one!

  12. nannypanpan says:

    i learned when having a party to have a few vegetarian dishes jusnannypanpan@gmail.comt in case

  13. Mary/ Raising Dick and Jane says:

    I found an awesome yummy french toast recipe!

  14. I learned about your Citrus Cinnamon French Toast recipe it sounds delicious.

  15. I learned that the citrus cinnamon french toast recipe is easy to prepare.

  16. Kat Hanaway says:

    I’m getting married in late May, and even though most flowers should be in bloom, I love the idea of using potted flowers instead of throw-away decor. Thanks for the great idea! I feel like I learned a lot at your site, but this will probably be the thing that I learned that will stick in my brain the most. haha =]

  17. Cheryl Abdelnour says:

    I LOVE YOUR Peppermint Bark Pie and Citrus Cinnamon French Toast.

  18. Michelle.A. says:

    They all look so good.  I’m thinking I’ll have to try that Peppermint Bark Pie.

  19. I learned it is ok to send invitations by email. sounds good to me.

  20. Stephanie Phelps says:

    I learned you have some fantastic recipes and I will be trying them!

  21. danielle lima says:

    the peppermint bark pie looks awesome

  22. I learned that I’d be gaining some serious weight if I lived close to you!  All the food looks so good.

  23. I would normally never attempt any of those recipes—they just sound too complicated for me. But after reading through it, I think I could manage just fine. Thanks for sharing!

  24. The peppermint bark pie recipe looks delicious!

  25. I learned you could use maple syrup in tapioca pudding.

  26. I learned that everything tastes better with Vermont Maple Syrup — that French Toast looks absolutely awesome!
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

  27. I learned that even though I rarely like french toast, that recipe looks delicious!

  28. they have diy crafts on their website

  29. There is a posting about how to get out of a rut for decorating. Especially now with it being the middle of winter just after the holidays.

  30. I can go THROUGH a pack of peppermint bark, but I have never seen a pie version… I think I’m in love.

  31. i learned you dont have to go to the store to decorate for a party

  32. soha molina says:

    i learned: This tapioca pudding recipe can be made ahead and the nuts frozen until serving time.

  33. I learned that you don’t need to bake the Peppermint Bark Pie.

  34. robyn paris says:

    i learned you have a lot of recipes i would like to try

  35. I never thought of using Pinapple juice with french toast!

  36. I learned eco-friendly party ideas, like using paper napkins, sending e-invitations, etc.  

  37. The peppermint pie is easy! and no bake!

  38. kelly nicholson says:

    learned im hungry

  39. I learned – I seriously need to make that peppermint bark pie because it doesn’t require cooking, and that is right up my alley!

  40. i learned that i am super hungry looking at all those awesome recipes

  41. I learned that tapioca isn’t as hard to make as I thought & pinned the recipe so I can try it myself.

  42. rick williams says:

    thank you

  43. Stephanie Larison says:

    I just learned the peppermint bark pie is no-bake

  44. Rachel Turner says:

    I’ve learned that this is one of my new favorite blogs! Not only do you offer great recipes, but the pictures are positively amazing!

  45. Steve Stone says:

    the Peppermint Bark Pie is a no-bake

  46. Jen Haile says:

    The Peppermint Bark Pie looks delicious and looks very easy to make!

  47. I’ve learned that the Citrus Cinnamon French Toast recipe is not too hard to do! I love it!
    Thank You for sharing Your awesome recipes!

  48. renee walters says:

    I learned Everything tastes better with Vermont Maple Syrup.   Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway and happy New Year!

  49. I would love to try the Peppermint Bark Pie

  50. Great recipes

  51. Cynthia R says:

    i learned from your party ideas how to decorate using plants already have and items already have like mason jars

  52. I learned the recipe for the Peppermint Bark Pie, and added the ingredients to my shopping list for the week :)

  53. Cynthia C says:

    I liked the idea of invitations that are printed on seed paper

  54. I can’t wait to try the festive peppermint pie. All the food looks incredible though. YUM!!

  55. Keely Hostetter says:

    I learned a new verison of baked french toast, never used honey or oj with it before. Ready to try it out.

  56. I learned that tapioca pudding is EASY to make from scratch. Very easy. I really love maple syrup, this sounds very good.

  57. I learned that the Peppermint Bark Pie has chocolate chips in it. I didn’t even notice in the photo! But YUM! :)

  58. Deneen Berry says:

    LOVE THOSE SWEEPS

  59. Megan Parsons says:

    I learned that This tapioca pudding recipe can be made ahead and the nuts frozen until serving time

  60. Michelle H. says:

    The Citrus Cinnamon Toast looks yummy…would have never thought that orange pineapple juice could be used in french toast.

  61. Kortney Picker says:

    I learned to look for disposable plates made of bamboo or a corn based bio resin, to be eco-friendly

  62. I learned the recipe for Citrus Cinnamon French Toast. Looks delicious!

  63. Jennifer Sharp says:

    I learned your recipe for your Citrus Cinnamon French Toast which looks very delicious! :-)

  64. Linda Lansford says:

    Everything tastes better with Vermont Maple Syrup

  65. Pam Flynn says:

    I learned that you can use little glass candle holders to fill with all kinds of natural items to fit the season and use as table decorations.

  66. i learned to include vegetarian dishes when having guests over

  67. I am making that Sweet and Sour: Citrus Cinnamon French Toast Recipe

  68. Katherine G. says:

    I learned the Citrus Cinnamon French Toast isn’t that difficult to make! I am definitely going to test it out.

  69. Starr Greenwell says:

    i got some great ideas about planning eco-friendly party planning

  70. i like your guest post on eco friendly party ideas, just makes you feel better when you don’t throw away tons of stuff!

  71. I learned that you put cinnamon in your tapioca pudding

  72. I learned that I am going to try to make that peppermint bark pie. YUM!!!!!!!

  73. Lanicsha Wynn says:

    I love your Eco-Friendly party tips, I learned how to save a few bucks on decorations

  74. I went to the eco-friendly ideas on Mom It Forward to read and comment on the post. Here’s my post: “Love your ideas for the natural place settings, like the one pictured. Its so cute! The seed paper is a fun idea, I hadn’t heard of that before.” I never thought of using something like cinnamon sticks at a place setting. I’m also glad to learn about the seed paper.

  75. I love maple syrup and I want to try tapocia pudding with maple syrup. I have never tried that before!

  76. I love Target

  77. I went to socialmoms.com and I looked at their beauty stuff.  I learned that during the winter to look for beauty products with ceramides, instead of the usual masks and products that contain alpha-hydroxy and benzoyl peroxide.

  78. I learned that I need to make some of your recipes!

  79. I learned that pineapple orange juice is a main ingredirnt in Citrus Cinnamon French Toast

  80. wendy rozema says:

    the peppermint bark pie looks So good!!

  81. Very informative site. Thanks so much!

  82. I like the idea of using cloth at parties. We are a paper-free household and even for parties I cannot justify buying a ton of disposable/paper products.

  83. Julie Matek says:

    I learned that the PEPPERMINT BARK PIE not only looks yummy but it’s super easy to make:) right up my alley

    jmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com

  84. sounds great

  85. Elizabeth Godschalx Wisniewski says:

    I learned how to make the peppermint bark pie and that you can substitute milk chocolate chips. So excited to try it!

  86. Terri C. McMillan says:

    french toast looks so good!

  87. Seyma Shabbir says:

    Would def make the french toast, not the biggest fan of pineapple but would try it!

  88. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm pie

  89. Tammy Hastings says:

    The French toast recipe looks really good

  90. nikki cunningham says:

    I learned that i can substitute candy canes on the peppermint bark pie 

  91. Claudia C. says:

    Thanks!

  92. I like the recipe for tapioca pudding with maple syrup – yum!

  93. mara zamora says:

    I learned that the citrus cinnamon french toast recipe is easy to prepare.

  94. Kyl Neusch says:

    peppermark bark pie recipe looks very tasty

  95. Danielle Porter says:

    I learned that you do guest posts! It’s really cool that you put some of them together for us to see.

  96. I learned that the Citrus Cinnamon French Toast is great for when you have overnight guests. It is quick and easy to prepare.

  97. I learned what I’m going to make for my moms birthday!

  98. Kristin Doan says:

    Vermont Tapioca Pudding looks amazing!

  99. Rosanne Morrison says:

    I learned to add Vermont maple syrup to tapioca pudding

  100. Rosanne Morrison says:

    I follow on Instagram but every time I try to fill in my info it takes me to the instagram site rosannepm

  101. David Haug says:

    Lots of tasty recipes including peppermint bark :-)

  102. Heather S says:

    I want to try the peppermint bark recipe

  103. Katie Contests says:

    i learned that peppermint bark pie sounds AMAZING

  104. David Balkin says:

    I’m told everything tastes better with Vermont Maple Syrup!

  105. they look so delish!

  106. I found some great recipes that I’d like to try!

  107. I learned you could use maple syrup in tapioca pudding!

  108. carla Pullum says:

    Everything taste better with Vermont Maple Syrup. Gotta try that.
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

  109. nikki krutz says:

    i learned that tapioca pudding isn’t very hard to make :)

  110. Great recipes can be found at social moms!

  111. the citrus cinnamon french toast sounds lovely

  112. Raina DelRio says:

    I learned some great party decor ideas that won’t break the bank, and still look chic. 

  113. that i don’t know how to cook as well and these recipes are awesome

  114. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says:

    Go with cloth whenever possible. A cloth tablecloth, cloth napkins, and cloth place mats add a certain style that paper just cannot offer
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  115. that peppermint pie looks so good

  116. Stacey A Smith says:

    I Learned   look for eco-friendly disposable plates made of bamboo or a corn based bio resin.

  117. The peppermint bark pie looks very interesting

  118. i learned that their is a spin on french toast – Citrus Cinnamon French Toast. I will be trying

  119. Sarah Hall says:

    I would love to try the peppermint bark pie……you have great recipes.

  120. Jenny Sims says:

    I learned that the Peppermint Bark Pie is egg free, so I can make it for my family! Looks great.

  121. Ashley N. says:

    The recipes sound awesome can’t wait to try them!

  122. Ashley N. says:

    Learned a lot of nice decorating ideas here!

  123. Susan Christy says:

    I learned there is a better overnight french toast recipe than the one I am currently using!

  124. Kayleen Considine says:

    Yummy recipes!! Thank you for sharing.

  125. I learned that you should consider looking for invitations made from recycled paper and printed with non-toxic ink

  126. that french toast sounds A-mazing! I am going to have to try it

  127. Tammy Shelton says:

    I just gained 2 pounds looking at the pictures! Yummy!

  128. Cody Anderson says:

    I learned that there are a variety of french toast recipes.

  129. Lisa Brown says:

    I learned that Tapioca Pudding is not terrible if you add walnuts and maple syrup

  130. Traci Lynn Butler says:

    The Peppermint Bark Pie looks so good & easy to make!

  131. I visited the eco-friendly party ideas post and learned to go with cloth whenever possible!

  132. I learned that I am gonna make the Peppermint Bark Pie

  133. I learned that they have recipes on their site!

  134. Shelley P says:

    I learned that I’d love to try the Peppermint Bark Pie and Citrus Cinnamon French Toast recipes that you shared at Social Moms.

  135. Jennifer H says:

    I learned now to make the french toast
    jenhedger at hotmail dot com

  136. Ann Fantom says:

    I learned that the Peppermint Bark Pie uses 10 crushed Starlight candies

  137. JenniferB says:

    learned how to make your citrus cinnamon french toast

  138. Brittney House says:

    peppermint bark pie looks good and they have alot of other great recipes

  139. Debra Hall says:

    i learned they are all easy to make

  140. I love that the recipes are simple and quick

  141. That you can top the citrus french toast with honey

  142. Tapioca looks easy to make.

  143. Chevy Reid Roper says:

    I love that you can substitute different types of chocolate chips and peppermint pieces in the Peppermint Bark Pie. Will definitely be making this pie soon!!

  144. Danai Rinacke says:

    I learned that I am having your french toast tomorrow! :)

  145. Helen Stockwell says:

    I learned your pics are making me hungry!

  146. I learned that I would like to eat that Peppermint Bark Pie right away!

  147. sandra davis says:

    loved the french toast recipe looks great and my family loves french toast..thanks for sharing

  148. Sarah Lehan says:

    The pie recipe looks very good. 
    Thanks for the contest.

  149. Amanda L. says:

    I learned how to make citrus cinnamon french toast, it’s yummy!

  150. Sarah Lehan says:

    The Instagram entry will not accept an answer – just goes to your Instagram page when I click on the empty box.  I do follow: slehan2

  151. Derek Timm says:

    Learned that I can get some tasty recipes!

  152. Stephanie Douglas says:

    I learned that I should think about serving some vegetarian dishes for my sister’s baby shower!

  153. This was the first time I learned that seed paper can used to make invitations.
    Thanks for the chance.

  154. I learned a french toast recips

  155. Dana Rodriguez says:

    I found some great new recipes!

  156. Rochelle Dyer says:

    I learned that I really do need to be more creative when cooking meals. I know my kids would enjoy something more exciting instead of the same ole same ole.

  157. I learned that the peppermint bark pie needs to be refrigerated at least three hours or overnight until firm

  158. Desiree Dunbar says:

    I like the Peppermint Bark Pie recipe you posted from SocialMoms.com. It’s super easy and economical!

  159. Danielle Wood says:

    I learned that a lot of recipes are much easier than they seem.   

  160. Learned that I can get recipes and a new tip ” I’ve seen cute invitations that are printed on seed paper which can be planted in the spring for grass or wildflowers when you’re done with them.”  What a cool idea!

  161. Vicki Howes says:

    I’ve always loved Tapioca – who knew there was a recipe different than the box.  Have to try this.

  162. Mary Casper says:

    there are party decorating ideas

  163. Gennie Lancaster says:

    I learned that the Peppermint Pie is no bake!

  164. Locally sourced food is an eco-friendly party option. Thanks for the giveaway.

  165. I learned some new recipes that are easy to make! Thanks so much for the giveaway.

  166. Michelle W says:

    I learned that when entertaining, use cloth whenever possible for an eco-friendly party

  167. I learned maple syrup is a great sugar substitute 

  168. Learned I would like to try that Peppermint Bark Pie.

  169. the peppermint pie is no bake

  170. jennifer lane says:

    I Cant wait to try the peppermint pie!

  171. cynthia mahoney says:

    I had never heard of seed paper before..that is so cool!

  172. kathy pease says:

    If all of your party guests are online, consider sending out invitations via email instead of traditional paper invitations.

  173. I learned about your marvelous site and all the yumminess on this post! My goodness, everything sounds and looks delectable. My favorite is the Vermont Tapioca Pudding Recipe and I already read up on Makobi Scribe!

  174. Maria Iemma says:

    I am looking forward to trying to make the peppermint pie

  175. Starletta Schipp says:

    The Vermont Tapioca pudding uses real maple syrup 

  176. bobbie c. says:

    I learned from mom it forward that I could use pine cones and cinnamon sticks to make the table setting look elegant without having to buy expensive decorations.

  177. I found the recipe for citrus cinnamon french toast and have to try making it sometime.

  178. Jaclyn Reynolds says:

    I bookedmarked the recipes to try!

  179. rochelle johnson says:

    i learned a new recipe for french toast

  180. Susan Smith says:

    I learned that tapioca pudding is easy to make from scratch.

  181. it never occurred to me that french toast could be baked.

  182. Annemarie Z. says:

    I learned a new French Toast recipe that is easy!

  183. I found a new recipe for Peppermint bark!!! Yum!!!

  184. Leslie Billingsley says:

    I learned that the peppermint pie looks AMAZING! Copying the recipe!

    lesliexhope at gmail.com

  185. Victoria R. says:

    Wow! I learned about all these recipes! Love it!

  186. I learned that I’m hungry after seeing those!

  187. that you can use pineapple juice in french toast :)

  188. Carmen Nuland says:

    I’ve never seen a pie like the Peppermint one – yum!

  189. Jennifer Roberts says:

    Yummy looking recipes 

  190. Julie Lutz says:

    Everything tastes better with Vermont Maple Syrup.

  191. I learned that I NEED to make that peppermint pie O_O

  192. Dawn Reid says:

    I found the great french toast recipe also
    mightynaynay(at)cs.com

  193. Michelle Tucker says:

    I learned how to make a peppermint bark pie. I’ve flagged it so I can make it next Christmas time.

  194. The French toast looks amazing!! I cannot wait to give it a try!

  195. Tanya Bartlett says:

    I found a great french toast recipe

  196. Saver Sara says:

    I like the French Toast recipe. I never though about using juice for the liquid. great idea.

  197. Cool giveaway

  198. I wonder if I can tap my maple tree?

  199. Theresa Pettit says:

    I learned that putting maple syrup in Tapioca Pudding makes it taste great!

  200. I knowI would love to try out those recipes now.

  201. mary reynolds says:

    the Peppermint Bark Pie sounds yummy

  202. susan smoaks says:

    i really want to try the Peppermint Bark Pie recipe!!!

  203. Amity Johnson says:

    I learned that you are very busy the first of each month :) and the Peppermint Bark Pie is easy enough for me to try and make!

  204. I learned that you have really awesome food recipes and dinner decor. 

  205. Karri Steed says:

    I learned you contributed recipes on other blogs recently.

  206. I think the Peppermint Bark Pie looks good and I will make it.

  207. Rachel Moliere says:

    i learned that i need a better camera to take great food pictures

  208. crystal allen says:

    i saw that the peppermint bark pie was a no bake pie ! you are very creative!

  209. I learned the peppermint bark pie has a cookie crumb crust!

  210. The Peppermint Bark pie would be awesome!

  211. I didn’t even know there was such a thing as Peppermint Bark Pie!

  212. I did not know you could bake french toast.

  213. I can’t believe there is a recipe for peppermint bark pie and i never knew it before. Yum!

  214. I learned a new twist on french toast!

  215. Shea Balentine says:

    I learned that I gotta try the french toast! =)

  216. I learned there are a lot of great eco-friendly tips for party planning on the site!

  217. Lesa McMahon says:

    What I’ve learned is that I could never eat dinner at your house.  Everything you make looks delicious but I doubt it’s grain-free and low-carb.  ;)

  218. barbara wright says:

    I bookmarked the Peppermint Bark Pie.  I’m making it for desert tomorrow night!

  219. Aimee Fontenot says:

    I learned that you can find many eco-friendly ways to throw a party. Vegan and vegetarian options are a great idea.

  220. Brad Merrell says:

    Good things can be easy to make

  221. I learned that there are recipes on the site.

  222. I like the different foods that I can make. I learned to use real Vermont maple syrup. I can see that that would make a difference.

  223. mary gardner says:

    i learned that all of them are easy to make with no crazy ingredient list and that i can’t wait to make the french toast!

    jagar0047 at yahoo dot com

  224. the peppermint looks good

  225. I learned that when making the peppermint bark pie you can also use mint chocolate or dark chocolate chips instead of the milk chocolate chips. 

  226. Samantha Miller says:

    I learned you can add the real Vermont maple syrup to tapioca pudding!

  227. Kristi S. says:

    I learned that everything tastes better with Vermont Maple Syrup and that I will be using my leftover peppermints from Christmas to make the Peppermint Bark Pie!! YUMMM!!

  228. Priscilla S. says:

    I love the peppermint bark pie idea. Peppermint bark is my favorite Christmas treat so I can’t wait to try this recipe.

  229. I love your blog & I could use the gift card!

  230. Kristi S. says:

    I am following you on Instagram but the link will not let me enter – Kr1st167 is my Instagram name.

  231. Veronica Garrett says:

    I learned you can use maple syrup in tapioca pudding.

  232. heather c says:

    I learned that the French Toast recipe is a baked dish!  I also learned that I cannot resist a new French Toast recipe.  This weekend will be lovely.

  233. Looks yummy!

  234. Looks so good :)

  235. I learned a new recipe – that peppermint bark pie looks amazing! thanks!

  236. I learned that the PEPPERMINT BARK PIE has cool whip in it.

  237. Krista Grandstaff says:

    We have been on a french toast kick for the past 2 months…every weekend we try something new…this will definitely be added to the lineup :)

  238. I learned how versatile Vermont Maple Syrup is!

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