In 1996, my wife, mother-in-law and I spent our first Christmas away from home and family. Our children were both living in Australia at the time, and we wanted a different type of Christmas. We thought that spending Christmas in a warm holiday resort without extended family would be a unique, delightful, and tranquil experience. […]
COVID changed the world, and one change it brought was the idea of virtual celebrations, such as Christmas. A few years ago, my brothers and I received a wonderful gift. We found we had a half-brother. I have talked about how we discovered each other, so I will not discuss it now. Before COVID, one […]
My question is which gives more joy, the act of giving or receiving presents? Each creates lasting memories. Every fall for some and in the first week of December for me, the hunt for the perfect gift begins. When my children were younger, we bought them way too much. They each received a present from […]
It’s that time of the month again…the wonderful time that I share a sustainable craft that I have made AND also share with you several other ladies’ crafts as well! It’s a bonus post that is filled with wonderful ideas…and the theme for November is Christmas! I have been very intrigued by string art lately […]
It takes 2 to hug the big guy Before I write this week’s blog, I need to add a disclaimer: If you are, or ever have been, one of my nephews (or any other small children who share Christmas with my family) please stop reading now… Right, now that’s out of the way, I’m ok to keep […]
An eclectic mix of essays, poetry, and fiction celebrating the many holidays celebrated around the world and throughout the year.
While I have always thought gnomes to be cute, I have to say I have not been a gnome collector….until now! Oh my goodness! Whether it is because they are simply adorable or that making them has become quite theraputic, I am totally enjoying these DIY Pom Pom Gnomes and More! A quick search on […]
Can you smell that? The cozy scent of warm cookies filling the whole house? One of my favorite holiday activities is making and decorating Christmas cookies. When my kids were younger, they would each invite a friend over for a day filled with creating Christmas cookie masterpieces as well as playing fun Christmas games. Fast […]
Ahhh…December! The days are filled with kids anxiously counting down every…single…day until Christmas Eve. Many families make the countdown fun with various advent calendars filled with candies and trinkets. My kids loved these…as do my grandchildren!!! Now that I am a Mimi (grandma), I have decided to create my own type of December fun while […]
