I don't usually mail anyone an Easter card or do Easter crafts, but this year we are making an exception for a very special lady. This is Elinora Engwall: Chris to her friends, Grandma Engwall to many and Mimi to the little ones. Over a year ago, she walked into the … [Read more...]
I love holidays. Taking the time to set aside a day for celebration is part of what makes us human. It's definitely what makes me American! ;) Some of my favorite posts have been holiday themed recipes or decorating ideas. Scroll through to see great Christmas recipes, fall decor, Thanksgiving recipes, Valentine's Day treats and much, much more!
Some personal favorites for celebrating any holiday:
Easter Egg Paper Craft: Vol. 2, Day 58
This cute little Easter egg art for my mantel is the craft that almost wasn't. Have you ever had one of those days where everything just kept going wrong? I was searching Pinterest for paper crafts to do with my kids to send to their great-grandma (Mimi) in an Easter … [Read more...]
World’s Best Breakfast Sandwich
A few years ago, my brother made these sandwiches for everyone in the family for Christmas breakfast. They were so amazing, it has become a tradition for us eat them every Christmas morning. I have now deemed them the world's best breakfast sandwich. Yes, there are … [Read more...]
DIY Painted Christmas Ornaments: Vol. 2, Day 43
I have a love/hate relationship with today's post. You see, we decided to have an ornament exchange for our co-op's Christmas party and I was excited to try these DIY Painted Ornaments I had seen floating around Pinterest. The clear globes were so popular this year, and there … [Read more...]
Turtle Pumpkin Pie
My poor husband. He just wants a plain old piece of pumpkin pie. Unfortunately for him, I'm not really a fan of pumpkin pie, unless it's buried in whipped cream. As a matter of fact, I have a roundup of One Dozen Alternatives to Pumpkin Pie that I put together in time for … [Read more...]
Eggnog Cookies: Vol. 2, Day 42
Eggnog is the "pumpkin" of December. You know what I mean? It makes its way into recipes and all over Pinterest during the month of December, just like pumpkin does from the turning of the first leaves in Autumn. But there's a reason it's so popular: IT'S YUMMY. I don't like … [Read more...]
Christmas Music Canvas Art
Have you ever had one of those ideas that seems really great in theory, but the reality wasn't quite what you were hoping for? Yeah, that's pretty much every single craft for me. :) I joined up with Emily from Naptime Creations to be part of a Crafty Christmas post "exchange." … [Read more...]
Pinterest FAIL: Candy Corn on the Cob: Vol. 2, Day 39
It has been a long time since I posted a Pinterest Fail. I don't know if I'm getting better at the things I try, or I just know how to spot a sure-fire fail and avoid them like the plague. Either way, I decided to try something that's been sitting on one of my boards forever. … [Read more...]
Reading Countdown to Christmas 2013
We have begun a new tradition in our house for Christmas. Last year we did it for the first time and it was a huge hit with the boys. A Reading Countdown to Christmas is a great way to build anticipation for the holiday, encourage reading with your kids and keep the … [Read more...]
One Dozen Alternatives to Pumpkin Pie
I have a confession to make. I don't really like pumpkin pie. *GASP* I know, it's not very American of me, but I'm just not really a fan. I'll eat a slice that's been buried in whipped cream for Thanksgiving, but that's pretty much just for tradition's sake. Honestly, I'm … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Story Bead Bracelet
A few years ago, my oldest son, Bryce came home with a bead bracelet on his arm. He was not very verbal at the time (he has autism) but he was able to communicate the Thanksgiving story to me by looking at the beads on his bracelet and remembering what each color stood for. It … [Read more...]
Vol. 2, Day 15: How to Make an Underground Oven
We are now prepared for the coming Zombie Apocalypse. And if the Mayans ever get it right, we're ready for them, too. We wouldn't have been back in 2012, but NOW we can be secure in the knowledge that we are going to survive. No, we haven't stockpiled weapons, but we DO have a … [Read more...]
