ABOUT CAMY & THE BLOG
Hi, I'm Camy and I am so happy you're here.
Happy To Be Here Blog is my cozy corner of the internet where I share recipes, seasonal inspiration, thoughtful gift guides, and more lifestyle content meant to capture the magic of being happy right where you are.
For me, that somewhere is at home in the Northwoods, cooking, baking, gardening, or reading a really good book. In a fast-paced world, I am happy where I am, so it feels as if the blog named itself.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND ON THE BLOG
Good Food & Cozy Living
Easy Appetizers, Delicious Dinners, Sweet Treats, & More
You’ll find an ever-growing collection of tried and true recipes on the blog, from my favorite easy dinners to yummy desserts, tasty appetizers, and more. Included in each recipe card, you’ll find step-by-step instructions, links to my favorite ingredients and equipment, and notes and tips for success.
Browse Some of My Favorites
Holiday Favorites
From the delicious 4-ingredient cranberry sauce I grew up eating every Thanksgiving to my all-time favorite chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies I look forward to making every Christmas, you’ll find recipes that capture the comfort and warmth of my favorite holidays.
Browse Holiday Treats
Classic Christmas Spritz Cookies
My Favorite Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
Easy Peppermint Bark (Using Chocolate Chips)
Old-Fashioned Soft and Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
Browse Holiday Sides
Cheater Recipes
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1. Recipes that involve some sort of major shortcut that will save you time and effort without sacrificing taste.
For example, this cinnamon swirl coffee cake starts off with a boxed cake mix and my favorite pumpkin pancakes use Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix as a base. In our house, we call these cheater recipes- in this case, cheating is a good thing!
Browse Cheater Recipes
The Easiest Dill Pickle Roll-Ups (Only 4 Ingredients)
Cheesy Pull-Apart Biscuit Bites (Easy Appetizer Recipe)
Luke’s Diner Pumpkin Pancakes Made Easy (Krusteaz Mix Recipe)
Seasonal Inspiration
One of my favorite things about living here is that we fully experience the four seasons in all their glory. From seasonal decor to garden-fresh flowers, breathtaking Northern Lights displays, and more, I enjoy sharing glimpses of life in the Northwoods that capture the magic of home throughout the year.
Browse Some of My Favorite Seasonal Posts
Happy To Be Home: Debra Schoch Christmas Decor
Garden Diaries: It’s Officially Dahlia Season!
Thoughtful Gift Guides
From Christmas stocking stuffers to the best gifts for sourdough lovers and more, you can find gift guides for everyone on your shopping list.
Browse Gift Guides
The Ultimate Girly Girl Gift Guide (50+ Gift Ideas)
14 Gifts the Sourdough Baker in Your Life Will Love
25+ Kitchen Stocking Stuffers Under $25
Honest Reviews
I occasionally post reviews of products or services I genuinely love and use on a regular basis, like my favorite CC cream or the tumbler that keeps my water extra cold.
Browse Popular Reviews
My Nespresso Vertuo Review (Three Years Later)
My IT Cosmetics CC Cream Review (After 6 Years)
My Kindle Unlimited Review (After 2 Years)
Coldest Limitless Bottle Review (Is It REALLY the Coldest Water Bottle?)
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GET IN TOUCH WITH CAMY
Questions? Interested in working together? I would love to hear from you! Email me at camy@happytobehereblog.com or fill out the contact form found here.