A few years ago, O-Man started asking for an Elf on the Shelf. I was only just hearing of this tradition but it seemed my girls knew of it. Checking elves out in the stores, I liked the concept and was willing to start the tradition. But, I wasn’t too keen on the actual elf…
There are still 20 days until Christmas, but I feel like I’m failing already! I always dream of enjoying the holiday season in a perfectly decorated home, snacking on homemade treats by a cozy fire, strolling through the stores enjoying shopping for the perfect gifts for my family and friends. Then I Wake Up This…
Strange as it may seem, a mudroom was on my must have list for the new house. Nothing drives me crazier than shoes and bags blocking the front door. Toss a few jackets in top of the pile and I’m ready to scream! When I see organized mudrooms, I’m so inspired… inspired to actually organize my whole…
If you’re as excited as I am to hit the mall and start shopping for all those holiday gifts…. Yep, that was sarcasm, wouldn’t it be great if there was a font just for that? Unfortunately, there isn’t one universally indicating my favorite language yet. Truth Once upon a time I shopped the mall fairly…
Christmas stockings get me every time. No matter the store, I can’t pass the Christmas decorations and not look at the stockings. Some people hang their stockings the night before Christmas, others when the tree goes up . Passed down from generation to generation or themed. My favorites are always handmade ones. Knit or sewn;…
Today I’ll be finishing getting ready for Thanksgiving. Cleaning the house and preparing foods ahead of time. Nine more people will be arriving tonight and staying with us over the holiday weekend. I’ve got food to prepare, not just for Thanksgiving, but for dinner tonight and our Gilmore Girls celebration on Friday. My focus on…
