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…
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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…
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…
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 Highly Effective Elf
Last Christmas our family received a wonderful gift from a friend. It was called The Elf on the Shelf. And it was an instant sensation at our home. After a short debate, the little red elf who came in the…
Christmas Book Favorites: Red Ranger Came Calling
Every year, since my husband and I were married we have bought a new Christmas book. We’ve bought some wonderful books over the years, but Red Ranger Came Calling by Berkeley Breathed is one of our most beloved books. My…
A Game for Thanksgiving
Since our kids were little, we’ve bought a game each year for Thanksgiving. It was a tradition that came from my husband’s family. His grandparents gave them a new game every year when they came for Thanksgiving dinner. Since everyone…
Make it: A Snowman Kit
Last year we received a snowman kit from one of my dear friends as a Christmas gift. A few days after the gift arrived, we had an epic storm and the kids spent hours playing in the snow and building…
Cookies in a Jar for Santa
During the Holidays, I love gifts that either make my life easier or are a fun activity for my family. Today’s Make it Do gift idea does both. Several months ago the fabulously talented Bakerella had a post about cookies…
Two Harry Potter Costumes Down and One to Go
I’ve done it again. I’ve somehow managed to leave costume-making to the last minute, despite best intentions. I’ve finished my girls Hogwarts school uniforms- a little Ginny and Hermione. But my son’s Quidditch costume, which I have had to completely…
Make it Do Witch’s Cauldron
Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble. – William Shakespeare It’s getting spooky around here… and the little witches love it. Even though she can hardly see above the rim of the cauldron. I always look forward…
A Good Scare
Are you looking for ways to entertain the family this Halloween? Why not scare the daylights out of the kiddies? The other night we made caramel apples with the kids. We used Honeycrisp apples and rolled them in melted caramel…