One year my eldest decided she needed a tree of her own for her room. She got a sparkly green tree from Santa that year. She decorated it with ornaments from our tree and proudly displayed it in her room. The next year her sister wanted a tree of...
I never realized just how much the girls looked forward to christmas stockings until last year when they told me that after the Santa gift, their favorite thing to do was to go through their stockings and discover all the little surprises inside. What they get varies from year to...
I love the holidays. It is the time when I like to add a little sparkle to each room. The first place I like to start is the ceiling, or rather light fixtures. In the formal living room, I have placed jewel bead encrusted stars hanging from the chandelier....
On a recent holiday from school, I asked my youngest how she want to spend the day. Without a moment’s hesitation she said she wanted to make caramel cages. Having done this as a child about her age, I could relate. The day’s agenda was set. There are several...
Although men are hard to shop for, sometimes finding the right gift for women is equally challenging. If you are having difficulty with finding the right gift for her for the holidays, birthdays, or anniversaries, try some of these ideas. There is a wide assortment of price points, so there...
The time is fast approaching to get a gift for the special man in your life. I seem to have little to no luck getting a wish list from my husband. If you find yourself in the same predicament for holidays, birthdays, or anniversaries, try some of these ideas. There...
It is always important to be a gracious guest, and during the holidays in particular the opportunity to be so becomes abundant. Sometimes it is hard to put your finger on just the right gift. Below are some of my favorites. They could be used as a thank you...
With the fall comes the advent of pumpkins. I always find myself wondering why I wait three seasons of the year to enjoy them. Below is a simple recipe I developed this year. It is rich and flavorful without being heavy. Ingredients 2 cups complete buttermilk...
From my friend Andrea… May your stuffing be tasty, May your turkey plump, May your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious and your pies take the prize, and may your Thanksgiving dinner stay off your thighs! Thank you to all my loyal followers...
With cooler fall weather comes the desire for soul warming soup. Gourds and squash are at their peak this time of year and thus are the obvious choice. This simple recipe is as easy as it is delicious. Even my children, who are not big soup fans, love it....