What do candle votives, a metal tray, a can of blue spray paint, some clothes pins and a permanent marker have in common? Advent! Well, it does at MY house. ; ) Every year we create our own little set up for an Advent candle wreath and calendar. This year …
And so Advent begins!! We will definitely, as in previous years, be celebrating Advent at our house. And I will be, as in previous years, blogging about it as much as possible. Last year we really went for a simplified approach for several reasons. This year I hope to bring …
Ok, so I completely ripped off that Christmas song… but it works! Are you ready? Thanksgiving plans are fast underway here. I’m in charge of the bird, the stuffing, the mashed potatoes, the bread rolls and the pumpkin pie. My husband’s family will be joining us here at our house …
I’m about to show my age here.. you ready?? When I was a kid… I used to listen to this Christmas album… on VINYL RECORD. Yup. There. I said it. Of course by that point, cassettes and walkmans were all the rage but we had quite a few records. (In …
Meaningful Thanksgiving Celebrations, Frugally I love holidays! Thanksgiving is one of my favorites. Several years ago the kids and I recreated an authentic Thanksgiving meal. Two years ago we made American Indian costumes to wear while we ate a traditional meal. All of our research and ideas came from the …
I thought this year would be different. I thought this year, I would have a fireplace, and a mantel for stockings and a focal point for our nativity or Advent wreath. Alas,.. I do not. = ( But what I do have, which might actually be bigger than most mantels, …