First of all, why did I wait forever to buy a tripod??? Seriously the best!. I was super excited when I scored this A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E dress from Gymboree’s Olivia Collection. Just another way to encourage reading. And it totally reminds me of Annie too! And I couldn’t say no to those tights either! I made sure…
Thumbprint Cookie Recipe
I love baking this time of year. As I was going through the recipes my Grandma Norma gave me years ago I found her Thumbprint Cookie Recipe. My mom always had us bake Thumbprint cookies because they were my other Grandma’s favorite cookie. I still remember running the cookies over to her house and she…
Our Favorite Christmas Ornaments
The beginning of this month I heard some terrible news. Someone had stolen my girlfriends Christmas decorations. All of them. Including her ornaments. Even her sweet homemade ones from her children through the years. I was so heartbroken. Who does that? I know that they are just things. But they are really special things. I…
Nativity Play Program
In 2005 our family started a tradition of a Nativity Play program. We had just had Gandalf that year and wanted to make sure we focused on Christ during Christmas. Christmas Eve seemed like the perfect time because there wasn’t the competition of Santa gifts on Christmas morning. We invited both side of the…
Free Star Wars Treat Topper
The day is finally here! Star Wars The Force Awakens! And what better way to celebrate than with these free Star Wars Treat Toppers. I guess seeing the movie would be a good move too. I love how this Christmas season has gone hand in hand with Star Wars. When it comes to baking…
Wiseman Costume Tutorial
I am so excited to share this Wiseman Costume Tutorial!!! I refashioned this costume out of some old curtains. And they may or may not have been picked up from the side of the road. I was looking through a junk pile on my neighbor’s curb and she offered them to me. Free fabric. I…
Old Sign Makeover
I love trash days!!! I was so excited to give this old sign a makeover. Once a month my city has a big trash day. We call it a treasure hunt. We drive around different neighborhoods looking for potential treasures. It may sound weird but I try and follow my gut and see where it…
Christmas Gift Game
Gift giving is a great holiday tradition. But sometimes when you give honest children a present you get honest feed back. This Christmas Gift Game is a great solution. How many times have you cringed when you heard “I already have this!” or “This isn’t the toy I wanted!” or “Why would you give me…
Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
One of our favorite treats to make during Christmas is Grandma’s Peanut Butter Balls. I remember sitting with my mother in law, Terry, in her front room. It was late at night and the fire was going. We were talking about her mom Marylee. We both shared a special memories tied to food or smells….
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip cookie Recipe
In 2011 I told my Grandma that all I wanted for Christmas was copies of her recipes. It was my favorite gift that year! I am excited to share this Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe with you today. These cookies are simple and quick. We made them to celebrate her birthday last month….