We are artificial Christmas tree people. Partially because squirrels skeeve me out (aka Christmas Vacation) but mainly because Tasha and I are allergic to real trees. So, many years ago, for our first Christmas together, IronFish and I got an artificial tree. A few years later the pre-lit trees came out. And I wanted one! Then I…
Boxes seem to arrive daily at my house, I can’t imagine why! Oh, probably because I’ve done almost all of my shopping for Christmas online. Since only a few of them have arrived in the fun Grinch boxes, I guess I have to open them up and wrap the gifts inside. Gift wrapping is not…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… at least in all the stores! I’m still working on getting our house decorated. The tree is up and hopefully, the ornaments will go on this weekend. And some of the gifts are wrapped! So, today’s Home Matters Party is timed perfectly. Full of DIY ornaments and…
Today’s theme for the 12 Days of Christmas is Christmas in a Jar! I remember years ago when I would make soup or cookie mix in a mason jar to give to friends and neighbors. A few years ago a friend gave me a jar of homemade fudge topped with a cute silicon jar topper…
As my kids have gotten older, I’ve begun to move more towards rustic farmhouse Christmas decor and away from bright and child-friendly. Enjoying a more mellow and soothing color scheme for various holidays seems to have brought my holiday stress level down. The past few weeks have been busy and while I’ve been working on tons…
We ordered a new Christmas tree this year. Due to allergies, we have to go with artificial. But, we now have a 9-foot pre-lit tree for our 10-foot living room. It’s not decorated yet, but that’s on the plan for this weekend. That, and continuing to make new ornaments for the tree! My friend Lara…
