Art/History
Several years ago my mom spent a week in Pennsylvania visiting an Amish family. They had no art or decorations on their walls save one thing: A family tree. Decorating your home with your family history is an amazing way…
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Here’s to the Ladies
“ I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our…
Valentine Bundtlettes
I know it’s a little late. But I wanted to show these fun Valentine Bundtlettes. They make a sweet and thoughtful gift. And they are actually super fast and easy. I’ve made them before. But when I found these darling…
Valentine Doings
Here’s a bit of what we’ve been up to around our house. A little Bird House for Emma’s Valentines. We made it out of an old box. Emma painted and punched and glued to her heart’s content. And a tree…
A Gift He’ll Love
Do you struggle to find the perfect gift for the men in your life? Well, everybody knows, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. My husband’s grandmother, Eva died several years back at the age of 92. …
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.”…
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 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 Step Back in Time
This past weekend our family visited A Step Back in Time Nativity in Alpine, Utah. Amid the hustle and bustle of the season, we always look forward to this tradition. We had to bundle up and brave the bitter cold…
A Holiday Calendar
Its the most wonderful time of the year… while I agree with Johnny Mathis, the holidays can also be incredibly stressful as well. There are many things I have to do… decorate my home, send out cards, buy and wrap…
Happy Thanksgiving
Today I give thanks for the fact that I have an elastic waistband on my pants… and that Gluttony is no longer punishable by law. I am grateful for so many things today, for family, friends, home, and for all…