If you know me at all, you likely know that tea is “my thing”. I’ve been drinking it since I was a baby and never a day goes by without at least one cup (usually several!). So it only makes sense that the first thing that came to mind when I considered doing a gift…
Grandma’s Pineapple Cream Pie
I would guess most of us have certain favorite dishes that bring back good memories from childhood. One of those for me is my grandma’s pineapple cream pie. Grandma made pineapple and coconut pies every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I always loved the pineapple cream pies and looked forward to them every year. This…
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…
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…
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…
Creative Time at Home ~ A Gift Guide
One of the positive side effects of “pandemic life” is that so many are finding time for creative pursuits. Whether it’s taking up an old hobby or learning something new, exercising our creativity is a great way to cope with the stress of an altered life. It’s also providing some great gift options. Check out…
Gift Guide For Gardeners
Are you looking for a gift guide for gardeners? One of the positive things that has come from the pandemic is an increase of interest in gardening. In fact, early in the spring it was challenging to find seeds and other gardening supplies. Of course there are many lifetime gardeners but if you have a…