Sky Lanterns
Wow, what a week! Crazy and wonderful. This Christmas has been nothing short of magical. We celebrated with old traditions and one cool new one inspired by the movie Tangled. Have you seen it? My girls and I went together…
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Last Minute Odds and Ends
Wow, it’s time to wrap things up and in a hurry! Today I’m running to the grocery store, cooking, and CLEANING. Then I need to get a little wrapping and sewing done. I am hoping to channel the kids nervous…
Remembering a Childhood Tradition
When I was a little girl, we had a basket of heart ornaments that sat under the Christmas Tree. I have spent a lot of time this month at my mom’s helping with our family’s business. I couldn’t help but…
Christmas Eve Tradition
The year my son first understood and anticipated Christmas was a year full of delight…. and a whole lot of stress. His excitement that year was almost unbearable. One minute he was hugging me and telling me how much he…
A No Biggie Tradition
The very talented Kami from No Biggie is here today sharing her family’s favorite holiday tradition. Welcome Kami! Hi Make it Do readers! I am Kami of the blog NoBiggie. I’m happy to be included today in Calli’s fun week…
Holiday Traditions
As a child, traditions were the basis of my most cherished holiday memories. Making candy with my mom, caroling with my aunts, uncles and cousins, lighting a candle on our Christmas plate for our Christmas dinner… These were the things…
One Gift- Three Ways
Several people commented or emailed asking for ideas on how I package the Stove Top Potpourri to give as a gift. Here’s a few ideas: A decorative Chinese takeout box makes a perfect container for giving stove top potpourri. The…
Spread Christmas Cheer: Jelly Jar Labels
Every year the grapes we pick at Mamaw’s in October are put up into jelly to give as Christmas gifts. I love to give a small jar of jelly with a loaf of homemade bread. In a season deluged with…
An Inventory
We had a winter storm last night with snow and low, low temperatures. My daughter Emma came in to ask, “Can we turn on the Christmas lights tonight?” “No, we can’t sweetie pie.” “Why not, mama? It’s snowing.” “Because I’m…
Guest Posting Today at No Biggie
I’m guest posting over at No Biggie today, sharing how to make a cornucopia cone, perfect for Thanksgiving after dinner snacking. Be sure to pop over and say hi. Kami at No Biggie is so much fun. She has great…
Gifts to Give in Quantity
I am the Hospitality Chairperson for my kid’s elementary school PTA. That means every Christmas, I need to come up with a nice gift for about 70 people, including all the staff and teachers. Of course, my budget is next…
Halloween Costumes
It’s Halloween and all I have to share is a few pictures of costumes… I haven’t had time for much else this week. I did keep the swearing under control…. but I must confess a profound dislike of satins, crepes,…