Easy New Year’s Treats
Here are two treats that are so quick and easy you are going to love making them for your New Year’s Celebration… or game night or any other party. They are also so yummy your family and guests will love…
Month December 2009
My One Little Word
Last year I was inspired by Ali Edwards to choose One Little Word for 2009. My word was “Do.” I chose the word by instinct more than anything else. But it somehow felt like the right word. The time was…
Croissant Bread Pudding
Grazing. That’s what I would call it. Rarely is our home filled with so many delicious… mostly high calorie, delectable foods. And I have been eating little bites here and there round the clock since Christmas. I figure my New…
Merry Christmas to all…
What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.”…
Tea Towel Apron from Skip to My Lou
I am happy to welcome the very talented Cindy from Skip to My Lou as a guest contributor. I love dropping by her site for inspiration. Today she is sharing her easy, stylish Tea Towel Apron. This is definitely a…
Oh, {Ginger} Snap
Nothing says December like a plate of Ginger Snap Cookies. They look and smell divine. When they are cooking… your home is filled with the most wonderful smells of cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Here’s my favorite recipe: Calli’s Ginger Snaps…
Sledding, Crackers and Other Traditions
Every year I try to have all my Christmas shopping and wrapping done the day before Christmas Eve. Our family’s Christmas Eve traditions are something I’d hate to miss. When my son was about 4, the build up and excitement…
Small and Sweet
Memories of my childhood Christmases are filled with wonder. I think of big snow, a new doll, and a warmth in our hearts that had nothing to do with our wood burning stove. We never had big Christmases. My parents…
The Smells of the Season
Making my home smell wonderful is so important to me this time of year. The smells of the evergreen, cinnamon, orange and spice all mean the Holidays are here. A stove top potpourri mix is an easy inexpensive way to…
Gingerbread Cottages
Last week Janean, a dear friend of my mother’s, dropped by my mom’s while we were baking together. She had read on my Holiday Calender that our family would be making gingerbread houses this weekend. She brought us a delightful…
The Real McCoy
Look who we saw this weekend. He really is saying “Ho, Ho, Ho!” Folks, I am telling you. It was the big guy himself. The real McCoy. Jolly Old St. Nick. Emma assured him she’s been good. Ben asked him…
A Playdate for the Food Bank
Yesterday my friend Cherie’ invited my children to her home for an activity. Cherie’ is one of the most thoughtful and generous people I know. This year she had a great idea to get the kids into the true Holiday…