Today I wanted to share my favorite blog posts for the year. I really appreciate all the support, comments, and shares I have gotten through the years. It’s always fun to look back and choose your favorite posts. Maybe not the post with the most page views but the posts that mean the most to…
Books I’ve Read in 2016
I love listing the books I have read each year. It’s so fun to look back on what I have read in the past year. This last year I made a goal of reading 30 books this year. I’m excited to share what I have been reading this year. Pistols for Two Georgette Heyer Voyage of…
Grinch Cinnamon Rolls for Your WhoVille Brunch
These Grinch Cinnamon Rolls might just be our newest tradition! Ever since my daughter was born we have watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas with darling Who-hair. Have I mentioned how much fun I’m having with my daughter? Usually I style her hair like Cindy-Loo Who from the animated cartoon. Her fine, blonde hair was…
Free Soda Gift Tag Printable
Free Soda Gift Tag Printable? Yes please! Do you ever struggle with what to get your kid’s teachers? I like to give a little something to our teachers at Christmas time. Usually I will give some Pear Jam (and a loaf of bread if I have it together enough). But I was thinking it might…
Aqua Dresser Makeover
This Aqua Dresser Makeover is a dream!!! I love the color!!! I know it’s been awhile since I have posted a Monday Treasure. For my new readers you may not know that I love finding treasures in trash piles. Our area has large trash days where people put amazing things on the side of the…
Homemade Pear Jam Recipe
My girlfriend introduce me to pear jam while I was visiting with her in Utah. I loved the taste! The spices used really set this jam apart. Ever since that summer I try to make pear jam in the fall. I know we are getting close to winter but I wanted to share this yummy…
December Monthly Meal Plan
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Having a dinner meal plan is even more important during this busy month of parties, shopping, and family traditions. Our family is so excited to give service and help others this month as we strive to share random acts of kindness. I tried to pick easy, comforting…
Service Ideas for Families
One of our favorite Christmas traditions is serving as a family. We wanted to share some service ideas for families to help your family this holiday season. It’s easy to get caught up with the busyness of the holiday season. And presents are always fun, but can distract kids from the real reason for Christmas….
Grandma Terry’s Snickerdoodle Recipe
Snickerdoodles are my hubby’s favorite cookie ever. And this Snickerdoodle recipe is his favorite. Cinnamon isn’t really my favorite (unless it’s mixed with brown sugar, like in our family Cinnamon Rolls) so I didn’t have a go to recipe. That’s when my husband informed me that he didn’t want just any Snickerdoodle. He wanted me…
Shop Small Saturday: My Favorite Shops
Have you heard of Shop Small Saturday? It’s a push to encourage us to shop and support small businesses. I love when I can support local artists in my community, especially when I can find some one of a kind gifts. When we take time to share our favorite small businesses we can help moms…