When I was growing up it was always a tradition to decorate for Christmas Thanksgiving weekend. Friday morning would roll around and with anticipation we’d watch as my dad would bring box after box of Christmas decor down from the attic. For most of my youth we’d drive over to Home Depot and pick up… Continue reading how to cut your own Christmas tree
I’ve mentioned on this blog before about how we handle our gifts for the holidays. There are three categories I think about when buying gifts for our family–something joyful, something meaningful, and something needful. The joyful gift is always pretty easy to figure out. The meaningful gift for the kiddos usually isn’t too hard either.… Continue reading practical gifts for kids they’ll actually love
November is here and Christmas is only 43 days away. Can you believe it? At the risk of sounding like a cliché, broken record–I can’t believe how quickly this year has flown by. Usually by this point I’d be nearly done with my Christmas shopping. However, I must admit that I’m slightly behind schedule this… Continue reading meaningful gifts your spouse will love
It’s no surprise that I’m a fan of s’mores. In the past I’ve shared how to make a Fall s’mores dessert bar, a recipe for s’more pancakes, and even s’more dipped strawberries. Trust me when I say that s’mores are good year round! Even if you can’t roast your marshmallows on a bonfire outside. Today… Continue reading the best microwave Easter s’mores
Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is less than a month away? Wasn’t it just Christmas? And New Years? Now Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it! If you’re looking for a sweet treat to whip up in the kitchen I have just the thing for you. These Valentine’s Day piñata cookies are… Continue reading pinata cookies for Valentine’s Day
