Hello sweet friends! How has your week been? I mailed out 85 Christmas cards and have almost finished wrapping our gifts. There is still baking to do and visits to be made. If you need a bit of inspiration Saturday Smiles That's A Wrap is here to help! If you have ever wondered about how Shiny Brites originally started this is a delightfully informative post. Saturday Smiles That's A Wrap Karen of The Art of Doing Stuff creates a new gift wrap theme each Christmas. Crafternoon There is ... View the Post

There is so much to talk about. Our 16 oak trees are dropping their leaves like mad. I clear the walkways every single day. Sweet Guy is now working at a fast food place named after a pepper. His tales regaling weird customer demands and rudeness are horrifying.  I always treat the people preparing my food nicely. Question: am I the only one that dislikes when Thanksgiving falls so late in November? Because of this, I have already started listening to Christmas music. But my house remains ... View the Post