When we went out to cut our tree down last weekend, my vision was for a tall, well-branched tree with lots of room for ornaments. You know, one of those magazine-worthy trees. It was an accident that we channeled Charlie Brown when we picked the one we cut down! It’s been several years since my…
Hi, friends! If you are like me, you will be having a DIY Christmas! It’s a tradition for me to create a “theme” in my house, but I know that for some people it’s tough to know how to begin or where to find inspiration. For me, I always start with a color. I am still…
Blueberry Pie. Yes, that is a complete sentence. This bit of deliciousness always makes an appearance on my holiday table. My kids (one in particular) absolutely love it. Of course, I am sure to have vanilla ice cream on hand, as it makes the warm pie simply perfect. The melted ice cream tastes oh-so-good. The…
It’s only been over the last several years that I have realized that the season for giving thanks can actually be a struggle. Finding thankfulness in hard times is a challenge for sure, but never an impossible one. With an eye towards a new life and new traditions, you will find your way! When I…
The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to start thinking of parties. In my house I love spreading holiday cheer, and we always do our holiday entertaining on a budget. With all of the expenses surrounding Christmas, it’s overwhelming to put more strain on my bank account. This past week I decided to…
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Hello, Friends! The holidays are just around the corner, and I am excited! With decorations already showing up in stores, it’s hard not to let my mind wander to holiday traditions and family. So, to get us started I am hosting the Handmade Holidays Challenge through the month of October! Each Wednesday in October, my…
Is it already time to start thinking about budgeting for the holidays? Yes! It certainly is! Every year I tell myself that I am going to purchase one store gift card each month and then when November rolls around, I will have a stash of cards to buy Christmas gifts with. Did I do that…