There is nothing better than being home for the holidays…whether it is your home or your family’s home. Getting there, sometimes is half the battle. Then, staying happy while you are there is the other half. Of course, you probably Read More …
I think I have too many Christmas carols and songs floating in my head and on the tip of my tongue at any moment…today it’s Santa Baby – the original version from 1953 by Eartha Kitt – on her “Down Read More …
Besides a warm hug, another sweetest little gift you could give or receive this year…if you don’t have an adorable little elf baby to dress up might be: A delectable piece of gourmet chocolate – just one will hit the Read More …
Of all the things we do for our kids, waiting for them to be ready is one of the things that we will do throughout their lives. It starts when they’re a baby and we want them to go to Read More …
Some people may think that the Christmas season is for the children…but I beg to differ. Of course, they are excited – some more than others – for Santa to deliver toys to all the good little girls and boys*. Read More …
When we cut down the pine tree, we do so that we can turn it into a Christmas Tree…we further honor the tree with decorations, lights and ribbons. Just like when we cut down a tree for wood, to: build Read More …
In some cases, I think maybe, the tree is the gift. In warmer climates I could see decorating our favorite tree in the yard for Christmas and keeping (outside) it where nature intended it to be. In our case, it Read More …
Looking at your kids, sometimes, there are gifts they need and even though it won’t be their favorite gift now, someday they will look back and can’t believe they miss getting new ones. When we were kids, we received gifts Read More …
How do you make time for Christmas…and I mean, the true essence of the season when you have work obligations, commitments with friends and all of the “things” that have to get done by 12/24? It isn’t easy and the Read More …
At this time of year, there is so much cardboard being sent here and there – what do you do with it all? When I was a kid, we had a wood burning stove, and it was well-used in the Read More …