The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there. We’re all familiar with those lines and every year I enjoy hanging the quilted stockings my mother-in-law made our whole family over the years. I realize not everyone has handmade stockings, but, thanks to my friend Meredith, you can…
Who’s ready for Christmas? Um, I kinda am… but I never fully feel like I’m ready for Christmas, I get to the point where it’s just Christmas and whatever didn’t get done, doesn’t get done! But, baking Christmas cookies can get crossed off my list (it’s one I have often skipped when short on time, gasp!)….
I’m a sucker for a Dollar store challenge. I can’t help it. It’s just so fun to wander around the Dollar Tree and figure out what to make with things they have there! And, since their quality has been improving over the years, it’s become a go-to spot for craft supplies. So, of course, I…
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…
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…
