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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
My son is now 9. For the last few weeks he has been coming home with stories…. “Joshua says there’s no Santa Claus. He says it’s his mom and dad. He even found his gifts last year…. before Christmas!” “But…
Here’s perfect gift idea for the kids in your life. They’re even great for grownups, too. These gloves can be purchased just about anywhere… the grocery store, Walmart, Target, even at JoAnns. And they usually cost around $1. I try…
I think I must have snowflakes on the brain. It’s finally snowing here, which makes it feel like Christmas. I love the snow! I love playing in it and I love being cozy in my house when it’s snowing outside. …
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…
Here’s a quick and easy gift idea for neighbors or co-workers. It’s Orange Glazed Poppy Seed Bread. I received this bread as a gift from a co-worker about 10 years ago… and looooved it. I think I actually begged for…