Is it too early to begin Valentine posts? I’m wondering since I just celebrated the 12th day of Christmas, 3 Kings Day, also known as Epiphany, yesterday. How did I celebrate? I took down my tree and made a huge pan of brownies. Life is Like a Box of Chocolates Tutorial. Life is Like a Box of Chocolates Tutorial I just adore Valentine Day. I have, in the past, been the recipient of a few lovely valentines. Last year I was in a swap with the delightful Cupcake DD and she sent me a ... View the Post
A Christmas Wish from The Gunn’s
Our plans today are to be awoken at the crack of dawn by two eager children. This will be followed by brunch and a quiet day playing games and watching Christmas classics. Here is A Christmas Wish from The Gunn’s. A Christmas Wish from The Gunn’s Have you ever wondered how people in the desert make it feel like Christmas? I have been blessed to have lived all over the world and hands down, Arizona rocks the Christmas striped socks in the light display category. Here was last nights annual ... View the Post
Alternative Christmas Tabletop Ideas
Last week I wrote a post that showcased traditional Christmas tablescapes. This week is all about happy color that is not generally associated with Christmas with Alternative Christmas Tabletop Ideas. While red and green will always play a part in Christmas, I do love the unexpected freshness of red and turquoise paired together. Alternative Christmas Tabletop Ideas How about a punch of purple? I would call this table Rustic Elegance. The addition of a mustardy gold pairs well with ... View the Post
Christmas Soldiers A Family Craft
When I was a little girl our family Christmas tree had dozens of felt soldiers hanging from the branches. My mom had made the sweet soldiers of felt and tp rolls. Here is an image which includes my pigtailed head. Yes, you can tell by the car parked outside, it was the 70’s. This post will share how to make Christmas Soldiers A Family Craft. Several years later we were horrified to discover that a family of mice had torn our soldiers to tiny bits. Many of you know that my sweet and crafty ... View the Post
Shake Up The Happiness It’s Christmas time
It’s day 2 of Christmas vacation. This was my wake up call. Shake Up The Happiness It’s Christmas time Shake Up The Happiness It’s Christmas time And yes, our entire family consists of singing and dancing maniacs, which is why Rudi the dachshund kept right on sleeping. If you haven’t seen Train’s video of “Shake Up Christmas”, which inspired this season's popular Coke commercials, take a peek. You may just smile and possibly get up and dance. Day 1 of Christmas vacation ... View the Post
The Santa Key
Many parents are faced with the situation of having no chimney. This can be a cause of great concern for a child. There are several lines in the famous poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clark Moore that reference a chimney. The most prominent is: “Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.” If you ask any child over the age of 3 how Santa arrives 99% will respond “The Chimney”. If you are like me and live in a home with no fireplace there is a very sweet alternative. The ... View the Post
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