We've been thinking about moving out west. I love Florida. I especially love that it is mid-December and I am still wearing shorts and flip flops but there is nothing that compares to the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. My love for that natural beauty is seen in the rustic decor that I seem to pin all the time. We went camping in Colorado years ago and it was a … [Read more...]
Make some gifts tonight!
Only a couple of weeks left to get into the Christmas spirit! I admit, this have been in transition around here so we have on started shopping and our tree and decorations are not up at all! To be fair, we had some unexpected life changes like Daddy coming home for good. (He was working overseas.) Him no longer working in a war zone is really all I need for … [Read more...]
Help with the Holiday Stress on Family Fun Friday
Why do we always go nuts during the holidays? No, I don't mean with buying gifts (only because I still need to start my Christmas shopping!) It just seems that every minute is accounted for leading up to Christmas. Things have to be prepared, presents purchased and mailed, and Christmas festivities galore. I've always thought that Christmas can be a particularly stressful … [Read more...]
Good old fashioned neighborly cheer
It's a hectic time of year for us busy moms. Last week, many of us were up at the crack of dawn to get our turkeys into the oven. Some of us braved the Black Friday crowds while others enjoyed a relaxed Cyber Monday experience. It seems like it only gets busier from here through the New Year. But it's my belief that when life gets busy, it is even more important that I carve … [Read more...]
10 Must Read Books about Christmas Elves
I see a lot of Elf on the Shelf controversy these days. Parents either love it or hate it. The Elf on the Shelf can be work intensive for parents, but kids enjoy it so much that they expect it year after year. Our Elf hasn't shown up yet. I'm thinking that he intends to appear when our Christmas tree appears. Don't worry. It will be in the next few days. I'm surprised the … [Read more...]