As the year draws to a close I find myself looking back in an effort to determine what lessons there were to learn from such a challenging year. I know we are all eager to bid 2020 adieu but first let’s take a bit of time for reflection. One lesson I’ve learned is the importance…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to YOU!
Merry Christmas! I hope you’ve had a lovely day. We did a Zoom call with our daughter and son-in-law this morning. It wasn’t the same as having them here but honestly, it was better than I expected. I suppose we’ve all done enough Zoom calls this year that we are getting used to it. Here…
Christmas Eve ~ A Poem
Happy Christmas Eve! It’s after 11 p.m. here. We delivered some gifts this afternoon, had our traditional Christmas Eve dinner (grilled hot dogs – ha!) while watching A Charlie Brown Christmas, and then watched my favorite – It’s a Wonderful Life. I just finished wrapping the last of the gifts and stuffed the stockings. I’m…
Maple Whiskey Waffle Syrup ~ A Holiday Tradition
For the past 15 years, our usual Christmas morning tradition has been for Lisa and Justin to join Chris, David and me for homemade waffles and mimosas. After a tasty breakfast we open gifts. A few years ago our son-in-law, in a moment of sheer inspiration, drizzled a bit of Crown Royal Maple Whiskey over…
Christmas Movies ~ Our Family Favorites
I love Christmas movies and like most families we have our favorites. We even have some traditions that go along with a few of them. Here are the ones we try to watch every year. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Our Top…
Winter Solstice ~ Traditions and Celebrations
Today is the Winter Solstice and I thought it would be fun to look at some associated traditions and ways to celebrate. As a lover of the light I am always happy to be reminded that from here on out, the days gradually lengthen. Our coldest weeks may be ahead yet, but I relish the…
Christmas Cocktails ~ A Giant Roundup of Recipes
Are you having trouble getting in the Christmas spirit? Try whipping up one of these Christmas cocktails for a dose of cheer. I’ve gathered a huge collection for you so you’re sure to find one or two to please. And if you prefer your liquid cheer to be of the non-alcoholic variety, I’ve got you…
Holiday Tips Roundup ~ 10 Great Tips!
I’ve collected some great holiday tips from some of my favorite bloggers to share with you. We are in the final countdown (gulp!) and I’ll bet I’m not the only one who could use some of these helpful ideas about now. Pour yourself a cup of something hot, get a piece of paper and a…
How to Prepare For Winter – Part 2
A few years ago I wrote a post about preparing for winter and fully planned to write a “Part 2”. It’s only been three years but here it is…finally! In “How to Prepare for Winter: Part 2” we will explore more ways to prepare for cold weather and more time indoors. This post may contain…
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