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
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
Handmade Gift Series
Today we are over at U CREATE sharing in their handmade gift series with a simple and easy gift with supplies that are probably floating around at the bottom of our Christmas bins! See you THERE!!! ... View the Post
The Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Inspired Dress
So, yes I realize it is December 3rd and that I am writing about Grace's Halloween costume. I am doing it for two reasons. #1. I never shared it at Halloween time and #2. Because Grace thinks it is also going to be her Christmas dress. ("But Mom it's The Nightmare Before CHRISTMAS...BEFORE CHRISTMAS....see it's for Halloween and Christmas!) This dress was a lot of fun to make. I cut out the simple pattern pieces and drew on the front panel with a sharpie. Then I turned Grace loose with ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: Let your heart be light….
The other day I was in the car listening to Christmas music mostly because I was in a horrible mood. I was late to where ever I was going (sometimes the story of my life) and so I was yelling at the kids to "hurry up and GET IN THE CAR!!!" ... View the Post
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
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