A Clean Refrigerator
After a few months of being way too busy, my refrigerator was downright scary. I definitely had few science experiments tucked in the back! I could hardly wait to have some time to dig in and get it cleaned out.…
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The Holidays go out with a Bang
The last official day of our holiday was Sunday. We had so much fun, it was hard to see it come to end. We played games, saw movies, went snowshoeing and owling (no owls, but it was still wonderful), and…
Waste Not: Ham Bone and Beans
“Waste Not, Want Not” That is what ham bone and beans is all about. I love recipes that have a “make it do” quality… when the results are delicious. Ham Bone and Beans is one of those recipes. I love…
Welcome 2010
The girls and I are making Pinecone Elves today… They seem like a sweet way to welcome in the New Year. And thank heaven for a day with nothing to do but what we want. Happy New Year and Welcome…
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…
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…