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Celebrations· Christmas· sewing· Skirts

The Little Black Skirt–Holiday Outfit

I am not sure why but I am feeling so behind this Holiday season.  I really wanted to sew everyone something for a fun holiday picture, but I am so running out of time.  So, last week I picked up a few things for the boys and hurried and made one outfit that is always simple but still has cute style.  I decided to do black, white or red for everyone this year--because classic is always good in my opinion ;) I decided that I was going to wear and older black dress and I made the little black ... View the Post

Celebrations· Recipe

Mexican Wedding Cookies

One of my very favorite cookies this time of year are these pecan-filled cookies.  Number one, because I love pecans...and number two because they remind me of pecan sandies my grandma used to buy as a kid.  They are delicious! ... View the Post

$5 Friday· Celebrations· Christmas· Uncategorized

20 Gifts that Cost Nothing to Make But Just Might Be Priceless

 My husband and I are very lucky...my husband teaches school and I am a stay at home mom which means that we are both currently doing exactly what we want to do.  Like I said, we are very lucky indeed. But around this time of year we notice (to put it delicately) that we aren't as well off financially as we would have been if we had chosen other career paths.  And that makes it difficult to buy gifts for others. Which means year after year we make a pact with each other not to spend any money on ... View the Post

Celebrations

December Holidays

Happy Holidays! There is so much fun, wonder, and magic to be had this month.  We can't wait to get started and so today we have a list of all the dates (and their accompanying holidays) that can be celebrated during this fabulous season. I'm particularly looking forward to the 16th...and not just because I think Hanukkah is wonderful (and like to eat Latkes and Doughnuts for dinner). ... View the Post